SEED GRANT COMPETITION

Two seed grants of $7,500 were given to local placemaking projects organized by Berwick Arts Association and Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts in response to a competitive application process. Thank you to Boyle Construction for contributing $5,000 toward these grants.

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Berwick Arts Association worked with local artists to visually designate the new Arts District in downtown Berwick. Three artists were selected through an open competition: Anna Maffei, Rita Millard,  and Dave Stabley.

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Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts is providing an ongoing opportunity for Columbia County residents to share their stories about life in Columbia County a new project called Chatspiration. These stories will be shared on a dedicated website to help people get to know each other, building connection and community.