The Georgia State Legislature, through the Georgia Council for the Arts, provides monies each year to advance the arts in Georgia. Jenkins County has $2,004.60 available for arts grants this year. The funds are administered through the Grassroots Arts Program.

For this grant program, the arts are broadly interpreted and can include, but are not limited to, performing arts, dance, visual arts, vocal arts, crafts, literary arts and more. The funds can be used to pay for artists, technicians, instructors, art materials/tools, performances, arts, folk or music festivals, instructional programs, murals, readings and more.

To request a free pack of information, contact Tony Phillips, grant administrator for Jenkins County at (912) 481- 3594 or by e-mail at tphillips@averittcenterforthearts.org.