NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS TO HOLD FREE REGIONAL MEETINGS

State Arts Council staff will travel around the state during the last two weeks of October to provide information on grants guidelines and services as well as to invite comments on the first draft of the Arts Council's updated strategic plan. Artists, representatives of arts organizations, communities, schools and all who are interested in learning more about the State Arts Council's work are encouraged to attend these free sessions.

Meet with the State Arts Council staff and Councilors from your region to ask questions and learn about updates on public funding for the arts and changes to grants guidelines, and details on the many opportunities available within the State Arts Council's give grant programs: Arts in Education, Artist Services, Community Arts, Organizational Support, and Traditional Arts. Get some tips to help you to write an effective grant proposal to the Council.

Pre-registration is recommended. Please call 271-2789, or e-mail mdurkee@nharts.state.nh.us. For speech/hearing impaired, call TTY/TDD 1-800-735-2964. All locations are physically accessible. If you need special assistance or adapted materials, let the State Arts Council know three weeks prior to the workshop date. Review grant guidelines on the web at www.nh.gov/nharts in mid-October.

Monday, October 18th
North Country, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Littleton Community Center
120 Main Street, Littleton

Tuesday, October 19th
Monadnock Region, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Sharon Arts Center
457 Route 123, Sharon
(parking available in front & back of building)

Wednesday, October 20th
Seacoast Region, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Seacoast Science Center
Odiorne Park
570 Ocean Blvd, Rye

Monday, October 25th
Dartmouth / Lake Sunpee Region
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Claremont Opera House
City Hall Complex, Claremont
(across from fire station)

Wednesday, October 27th
Merrimack Valley Region, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Public Service of New Hampshire Energy Park
Five Rivers Auditorium
780 North Commercial Street, Manchester

Visit the Council's web site: www.nh.gov/nharts or call (603) 271-2789: TDD 1-800-735-2964