Belfast Organization For Artists (B.O.F.A.): August 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Belfast Public Library Hosts Mandatory Informational Workshop for 2014 Grant Applicants

"For 2014, Cattaraugus County Arts Council will administer and distribute $60,800 through three grant programs funded by the New York State Council on the Arts in Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Chautauqua Counties: Community Arts Grants, Artist in the Community Grants, and the Arts in Education program. New this year, organizations who applied in 2013 are exempt from the mandatory grant workshops."

The 2014 Informational Workshop will be held at the Belfast Public Library on September 16, 2013 from 10:am-Noon.

2014 INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
These workshops are designed to offer assistance in understanding the three grant programs, grant process, program guidelines, grant application and will provide grant writing tips. Mandatory for first time applicants, and all applicants are welcome.

8.22 | CCAC, Allegany | 10am-12pm
8.26 | Memorial Library, Little Valley | 6-8pm
8.30 | Box of Books Library, Alfred | 10am-12pm
9.06 | CCAC, Allegany | 10am-12pm
9.09 | King Memorial Library, Machias | 6:30-8:30pm
9.12 | Arts Council, Jamestown | 6-8pm
9.16 | Belfast Public Library, Belfast | 10-12
10.01 | CCAC, Allegany | 10am-12pm
TBD | Mayville Library, Mayville | TBD

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS
These workshops are designed to help with the application process as well as using the online application. Optional but highly recommended for first time applicants or those applicants who experienced challenges in 2013.

8.31 | CCAC, Allegany | 9-11am
9.14 | Memorial Library, Ellicottville | 1-3pm
10.5 | David Howe Public Library, Wellsville | 12-2pm
TBD | SUNY Technology Incubator, Dunkirk |TBD

Please RSVP for the workshop(s) by calling CCAC at 716-372-7455 or click here . Online power point presentations are available at myartscouncil.net to review the guidelines, grant process and online application for all applicants. Individual and group assistance is available upon request.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

August Events

5th Annual Art Show at the Belfast Public Library

BOFA events for August 2013:

1) Our 5th Annual Art Show continues at the Belfast Library during Library hours through the end of August. Stop in and see the contributions of nearly 30 artists and artisans!!

2) There is a UFO (Un-Finished Objects) Day coming up at the Belfast Town Hall on Thursday, August 29th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Hope you all get time to see/participate in at least 1 of our August events if you are in the area!!
~KG

UFO Day

Welcome to the Belfast Organization for Artists

BOFA has been established to

increase awareness and participation in the Creative Arts

in the Belfast, NY Area.

Through independent efforts and in collaboration with Belfast groups and clubs we will:

assist artisans to create work and make it available to the public, provide area artisans with links to information and resources, exchange ideas and skills knowledge with area artisans, create new opportunities to show work in the Belfast Area, provide publicity, collaborate with Allegany County Arts organizations, represent Belfast at the County Level, provide enrichment and service opportunities to community members.

A charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio, this volunteer organization is funded by the private contributions of its founding members, funding through fiscal sponsorship, affordable membership fees, and anonymous donations. All funds received are directly applied to the cost of materials, marketing, and local creative projects and events. If you would like to make a Tax-deductible contribution to this and other future Charitable Art Projects and Events at SheilaLynnK Art Studio you can find out more about that and her Fiscal Sponsorship here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tax-deductible-18223042