Grants for the Arts

In May, Gossips reported on a new fund for the arts created by Furthermore and the J. M. Kaplan Fund. Today, the Columbia County Arts Fund announced its first grant recipients. The organizations receiving funding are:

• Ancram Opera House Theater  $5,000
• Art Omi  $2,500
• Basilica Hudson  $2,500
• Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts  $5,000
• Clarion Concerts  $2,500
• Four Nations  $5,000
• Hudson Festival Orchestra  $2,500
• Hudson Opera House  $10,000
• Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation  $2,500
• Loire Valley Theater Festival  $2,500
• PS21  $7,500
• Shaker Museum and Library  $2,500
• Time & Space Limited  $5,000

Joan K, Davidson, president of Furthermore, commented, "All of the many organizations that applied are doing interesting and valuable work to serve the public in our county; but we found that these first grantees have managed, in tough times, to serve in ways that go above and beyond."