Galva Arts Council January 2018 Newsletter
Thank You!
On January 2nd, the Galva Arts Council found out that we are one of 15 recipients of the Levitt Foundation’s Amp [Your City] Matching Grant. This grant will match up to $25,000 in funds to put on our summer concert series.
Other cities receiving the grant include:
Berea, KY; Carson City, NV; Chattanooga, TN;
Escondido, CA; Middlesboro, KY; Ocala, FL;
Santa Fe, NM; Sheboygan, WI; St. Johnsbury,
VT; Stevens Point, WI; Trenton, NJ; Utica, NY;
Whitesburg, KY; and Woonsocket, RI.
Out of these winners, 11 out of the 15 were previous recipients of the grant. The winners were displayed on an electronic billboard in Times Square in New York City!
Donate today!
With the Levitt Grant, every $1 donated, turns into $2 of programming. We have donation buttons on our website and Facebook as well as jars at Delta on the Square and Crescent City Tap. You may also mail donations.
Volunteers and Partners Needed
We are always looking for help with events throughout the year. If you would like to help, speak with a board member or email galvaarts@gmail.com .
Delta Date Night
Delta on the Square is hosting a special fundraiser dinner for the Galva Arts Council before our Coffeehouse on February 10th. Dinner will be served from 4:30-7 and feature a special menu and entertainment from Chris Stevens. A portion of the proceeds will go towards our summer concert series.
After dinner, walk across the street to enjoy Sarah and the Underground at our February Coffeehouse, starting at 7pm, followed by a question and answer session about the summer concert series.
Upcoming Coffeehouse Concerts
February 10th: Sarah and the Underground
March 10th: Exorna
April 14th: Molly Durnin
All coffeehouses start at 7pm and are free to the public, though donations are accepted. For February and April, an open mic will follows the main performer.
Summer Concert Series Dates Set
The Levitt AMP concert series will be every Sunday from May 27th through August 5th, excluding July 1st as we will be hosting our annual John Sloan memorial coffeehouse July 3rd.
Logo Design Contest
Our new concert series needs a logo and we need your help! Submit a design to galvaarts@gmail.com by February 5th. We will hold a public vote during our February 10th coffeehouse. The creator of the winning design will receive a t-shirt featuring their design, VIP seating for the whole series and a picnic backpack.
The Galva Arts Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing, promoting and fostering a united identity for the arts in the Galva area. We do this through the promotion, presentation, and appreciation of the arts.
