Beloit Art Center Receives Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation

​November 16, 2021 - Beloit, Wisconsin – Beloit Art Center Receives Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation
 
Beloit Art Center is proud to announce that they have been selected to receive a grant from The Green Bay Packers Foundation. The Foundation is part of the Packers' all-encompassing community outreach initiative called Green Bay Packers Give Back. It provides grant opportunities to Wisconsin-based 501c organizations for community improvement projects. Qualified organizations are eligible to apply for the grant once every three years. The 2021 grant cycle focused on organizations that will direct the money toward the areas of arts and culture, athletics, and education. This year the Foundation distributed $1 million in grants to 274 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin.

The Green Bay Packers Foundation honored its grant recipients during a luncheon held on Tuesday, November 2 in the Lambeau Field Atrium. The luncheon was held to recognize each grant recipient, as well as the role they play in their community. President Gary Dencker and board member Ben Henthorn attended the luncheon on behalf of the Beloit Art Center. The art center applied for a grant to purchase and install a sound system in the main gallery. The sound system will be used for artist talks during First Friday Gallery receptions and gallery talks throughout the year. The Packer grant will cover about 60% of the cost of the new system. The art center hopes to acquire the balance of the funds through additional grants and private donations.

The Beloit Art Center is a not-for-profit organization located at 520 East Grand Ave in Beloit run entirely by volunteers. Their mission is to partner with the community and regional artists, to maintain a center to teach, display and promote art through events, classes, gallery and studio space. Donations, grants and memberships are a critical part of Beloit Art Center’s ability to maintain a thriving hub of creativity in our community. The annual membership drive is current underway. Visit beloitartcenter.com and become a member today!
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