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Creation Grant in Action: Bringing Hidden Stories to Light with Linda Diak’s “Impacted”
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It’s a lovely cool summer day as I walk along Main Street in Chester to Linda Diak’s house. Couples are out popping between an antiques boutique, a bakery, a café, […]
The Arts Operating Grant In Action: Weston Theater Company Celebrates 90th Anniversary
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It sounds like a musical—in a small town in southern Vermont, a little theater company with big dreams became a star on the national performing arts stage. Since then, they’ve […]
Creation Grant in Action: Hannah Dennison Brings “Forest” to the Trees
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Vermont’s motto of freedom and unity plays out in many ways around our state. For dance artist Hannah Dennison, that tension is the fertile ground for challenging what we think we […]
Act 109 Ushers in a Fair Ticket Resale Market for Vermonters
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Vermont’s new ticket resale law goes into effect today, July 1, 2026. This landmark legislation, Act 109, creates guardrails on the event ticket resale market that protect Vermont’s venues, artists, and fans. Thank you to all the […]
Grants
As the primary provider of funding for the arts in Vermont, the Vermont Arts Council offers a variety of grant programs for both individual artists and organizations. Each grant has specific guidelines and resources to aid in your application, and Council staff are here to help you throughout the process. Find contact information for grant managers on the specific grant page or visit our staff directory.
Programs
In addition to grantmaking, the Vermont Arts Council offers a range of programs to engage Vermonters of all backgrounds in the arts and creativity. From the Governor’s Arts Awards to the statewide Poetry Out Loud recitation competition and our disaster resilience network, Arts Council programs enable everyone to experience Vermont’s creativity.
Give To Support Vermont Arts
As a non-profit organization we depend on support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont state legislature, private foundations, corporations, and individuals like you.
February 16, 2023