Local arts projects funded

Grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Northern Tier Cultural Alliance have been awarded to several Potter County and Cameron County organizations for projects in 2008.

Songwriters Roundtable, sponsored by the Potter County Fine Arts Council at the Ski Denton lodge, received $2,270 to bring professional musicians to next year's monthly series.

Art instructor Sarah Batson at Coudersport Area School District received $2,323 for formation of a mural club.

Cameron County 4-H, Emporium, was awarded $1,417 to bring together local artists of diverse disciplines to share their skills and samples of their work with area youth at a two-week day camp.

Austin Dam Memorial Association received $1,631 to help cover professional musicians' fees for the annual Dam Show.

Potter County Fine Arts Council was awarded $1,557 to support three concerts/ dances featuring groups from Canada, West Virginia and Texas.