The Skaneateles Area Arts Council proudly announces its 2025 grants awards season. These grants are awarded to groups and individuals within a 15-mile radius of the village of Skaneateles. SKARTS has issued over 170 grants since 2006, contributing to the pursuit of artistic and cultural endeavors s ince its inception. The deadline for submission of applications is May 31, 2025. Applications are available on the SKARTS website, art4skarts.org. All artists, arts organizations, choral groups, museums, schools, theaters and other non-profit organizations committed to the arts are encouraged to apply. Multiple grants are issued with a maximum of $1,000 per grant. Grants are funded by the proceeds from SKARTS’ annual fundraiser, Art4Skarts, a juried art show and sale. A third of all proceeds go to fund the grants program. This year’s fundraiser will be at Hartlot Happening on Sept. 25. Look for more details in the upcoming months. The mission of SKARTS is to celebrate the visual, performing and literary arts by creating an environment where cultural activity thrives in our community. SKARTS is a non-profit organization. Applications are available at art4skarts.org/grant-application. For more information contact Joy LoPiccolo at 315-730-0695 or email at skanartscouncil@gmail.com. ...read more read less