Selma Arts Foundation Receives California Arts Council “Local Impact” Grant

[SELMA, CA] – The California Arts Council announced it plans to award $8,040 to the Selma Arts Foundation as part of its Local Impact program.

The Local Impact program fosters equity, access, and opportunity by providing project and partnership support for small arts organizations reaching underserved communities. All projects must extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations that have limited access to the arts.

Funding will provide partial funding for two new murals in the City of Selma.  The first will be on the Chos’ Kitchen wall on East Front Street, while the second will be located on the wall of the Cress Buildings on Rose Avenue facing Lincoln Park.  The two themes that are being designed include Chinese Farmer’s Art and a Street Scape Mural.  The Foundation will be working with the Selma Arts Council on design of the murals.  Fund raising has begun to solicit the remainder of funds for the project.

“We encourage all types of art to benefit our community.  These murals will add art that the community can experience at no cost, at any time of day.  We are proud of the murals that are in place, and the new ones that are to be painted will only enhance our community,” said Michael Derr, Board President of the Selma Arts Foundation.

“California Arts Council grants support a wide range of projects that are crafted by each community to reflect their values and needs,” said Donn K. Harris, Chair of the California Arts Council. “It is always exciting to see what creative minds attempt to do when working collaboratively. With an increased state investment, we are able to further spark the powerful growth and prosperity that result from the deep arts engagement provided by our grant programs.”

To view a complete listing of all Local Impact grantees, visit http://arts.ca.gov/news/pressreleases.php.