CFG | 2011

Cultural Facilities Grants 2011

The Cultural Facilities grant program is administered by the Vermont Arts Council in conjunction with the Vermont Historical Society and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. The purpose of this grant program is to assist Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities to enhance, create or expand the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public.

This year, thirteen Vermont institutions have been selected for 2011 Cultural Facilities Grants. The grants, totaling $169,338 will improve existing facilities and expand their capacity to provide cultural activities for the public.

2011 Cultural Facilities Grant Recipients

Click on the images below to view photos from the grant award ceremony that took place on January 13, 2011 in the Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State House honoring all of the recipients listed.

	$10,000 to the Bryan Memorial Gallery (Jeffersonville) to create an office and meeting space within the gallery.
	$3,620 to the Cutler Memorial Library (Plainfield) to support the installation of a new furnace.
	$7,625 to the Esty Organ Museum (Brattleboro) to make access improvements to the entrance and rest room, winterize, and install a multi-media system compatible with assistive listening devices.
	$20,000 to LPCTV Corp. (Ludlow) to support the construction of a new production studio and performance space for the community.
	$10,250 to the Friends of Wardsboro (Wardsboro) to support the winterization of the Red Barn community space.
	$2,875 to the Town Hall Theater, Inc. (Middlebury) to install snow guards on the slate roof.
	$9,810 to the Pierce Hall Community (Shoreham) to expand the audience space to 150 or more in the u-shaped balcony.
	$20,000 to the Town of Essex (Essex) to support the purchase and installation of new seating and seating platforms.
	$5,518 to the Vermont Children's Theater (East Burke) to support access improvements to restrooms, the entrance, and parking areas.
	$20,000 to the Vermont Studio Center (Johnson) to support the installation of a lift in the Red Mill building.
	$20,000 to Weston Community (Weston) to support the installation of a sprinkler system in the Weston Playhouse.
	$20,000 to the Wilder Club and Library (White River) to replace the library's front entry steps.
	$20,000 to Morristown Centennial (Morrisville) to support the installation of an elevator to allow access to all parts of the library.