$240,000 Grant Award February 08

Published: February 29, 2008 « Back to Latest News

The Falmouth Artists Guild received notice on Valentine’s Day that it had been awarded a grant of $240,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF). "This additional CFF funding demonstrates the (state) Legislature’s commitment to our creative economy, and its role in attracting visitors to Massachusetts, stimulating tourism, creating jobs and bolstering our economy," said MassDevelopment President/CEO and CFF Advisory Committee Chair Robert L. Culver. The Falmouth Artists Guild recognizes that the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce’s support during the grant process was instrumental in the grant award. Carolyn Partan, Chair of the Guild’s Capital Campaign, said that with this grant, the Guild has the funds to begin construction of its new community art center. Ground breaking is expected before summer!
The Guild’s President, Landi Landrau, has appointed Mark Garner of Century 21 Associates, Chair of the Building Committee. Other members are Carl Cavossa, Cavossa Companies; Landi Landrau; Carolyn Partan; Marge Salmon, Guild Board members; and Jody Shaw, Ballymeade Development Corporation. Giampietro Architects, P.C. is the architect for the project.
Ms. Partan said "The Guild is truly excited about this marvelous grant. We are also most grateful for the approximately 450 donors to our Capital Campaign, many of whom have given multiple times. We will continue to fundraise for landscaping and furnishings for the new community art center. For the long-term, we know the Guild must increase annual giving and establish an endowment." Jill Tompkins, the Director added, "I speak for all the gallery visitors and students that we are thrilled we will be above ground next year, with adequate parking, heating and cooling, and be handicap accessible – and this is just the beginning!"