ATLANTA – The Georgia Council for the Arts has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to recipients in 49 counties across the state.
The 177 grants will support both single arts events and ongoing arts education programs.
“The arts are at the heart of Georgia’s communities, and our vibrant arts organizations are enhancing downtowns, creating jobs and connecting people,” Pat Wilson, commissioner of the state Department of Economic Development, which oversees the arts council, said Monday.
“These grants will help strengthen communities across the state, encouraging tourism, business opportunity, and local pride. These awards also will provide educational opportunities for students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are essential for the future workforce in any industry.”
Grant recipients include the second annual Statesboro Festival of the Arts in Bulloch County, the creation of a mural in a prominent location along U.S. 1 in Jefferson County, an arts education afterschool program in Catoosa County, and a musical program at Woodland High School in Bartow County.
The arts council used peer-review panels to evaluate grant applications. Additional grants for fiscal 2026 will be awarded this fall.
The council is funded by the General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.