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Applications sought for arts grants
Times staff writers © St. Petersburg Times, published September 26, 1998 A panel of jurors will select grant recipients based on the effect of the proposal on the applicant's professional development, quality of work, resume qualifications, the completeness and clarity of the application, and the likelihood that the proposed project can be completed within 12 months and within the itemized budget. The grant cannot be the sole source of funding for the project. Artists may apply for help in literary, performing, media and visual arts. Applicants must be at least 18 and have lived in Pinellas County for the past 12 consecutive months. The artist may not be a full- or part-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. All submitted artwork must have been created or performed within the past three years, and artists who have received an ARF grant within the past three years may not apply. All projects must be completed between Dec. 1 and Nov. 30, 1999. All grantees will enter into a formal agreement with the council and will be responsible for submitting a three-part report within 30 days of completion of the grant period. Pick up an application at 400 Pierce Blvd., Clearwater, or 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, and return it by Wednesday. Awards will be announced Nov. 30. For information, call 464-3327. Urban League offers assistance with bills * * *The Pinellas County Urban League is offering help with electric bills to low-income families by providing free air conditioners, fans and financial help through its low-income home energy assistance program. Eligibility is determined by state poverty guidelines for Pinellas County, which range from a gross income of $10,063 for a one-member household to $34,563 for a household of eight. Applications can be picked up at any Florida Power office or at the Urban League, 1801 119th St. N, Largo, or 327 Ninth St. S, St. Petersburg. Call 581-7661. Fishing tournament set for kids with disabilitiesCLEARWATER -- The third annual Make A Difference Fishing Tournament will be 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 on Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach. The free event, which is designed for children with disabilities, is sponsored by the city of Clearwater's Marine Department, businesses and individuals. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt, cap, tackle box, fishing rod and bait. Prizes will be awarded, and free food and drink will be available. Pre-registration is required. Call the Clearwater Municipal Marina at 462-6954 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Volunteers sought for Jazz HolidayCLEARWATER -- Organizers of the 19th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday are seeking volunteers for the Oct. 15-18 event at Coachman Park. Opportunities include hospitality, merchandising, sponsor services and beer and wine service. Volunteers must be at least 18 and will receive a commemorative pin and an invitation to an appreciation party For a registration form, call 461-5200. Requests can be faxed to 461-1292. Youngsters to compete in Pre-School GamesThe Highland Recreation Center in Largo will host the third annual Pre-School Olympics on Oct. 3 for children ages 3-6 Activities begin at 10 a.m, when participants can register, and end at noon. The children can participate in the Little Tyke Trike, Hoppin' Hurdles, Diaper Dash, Gymny Cricket Gymnastics, Strike Zone Bowling, Grand Slam and others. Parents can attend. For information, call 587-6723.
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he Pinellas County Arts Council Arts Resource Fund is accepting applications for grants up to $1,500 to be awarded to individual artists, artists initiating collaborative projects and groups of artists working together.
