Applications for the Forum of the Arts Endowment Grant Program are now available from the program’s administrator, the Museum of Ventura County. Ventura County artists (individual applicants) and arts organizations (organizational applicants) are eligible to apply for grants in the range of $250 to $1,000 for visual, performing and literary arts projects. All projects must take place in Ventura County. Applications will be evaluated on the project’s individual merit as well as impact on the community. A total of $2,500.00 will be awarded to selected recipients on a competitive basis.

Applications may be obtained from the museum’s website, or at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001, Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Museum. Please write “Danielle /Forum of the Arts Grants” on the outside of the envelope being sent to the Museum. Completed applications are due at the Museum no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2014.

The Forum of the Arts was formed in 1961 and was the first organization to offer grants to the local arts community. In 1987 the Forum of the Arts Endowment was transferred to the custodianship of the Fine Arts Committee of the Museum of Ventura County, which continues to award the Forum of the Arts grants.

For more information email sdavis@venturamuseum.org or call (805)653-0323, x303

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Paid events include free admission to the galleries, and the first Sundays of every month are free general admission for the public. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.