United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County NY

Empowering local theatre, music, ballet, arts education, and vibrant cultural resourses for our entire community
The United Arts Appeal, founded in the 1980's, is a non-profit organization that funds the arts within Chautauqua County and promotes community development and revitalization.
P.O. Box 754 ~ Jamestown NY 14702
716-467-9939
uaaofcc@gmail.com
The Heart of Chautauqua Co. Arts
WNYCO
Western NY
Chamber Orchestra
Projects Pool Grants
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County accepts Projects Pool Grants Program applications from Chautauqua County organizations and individual artists for a maximum $500 award. The next grants cycle begins in early 2026.
An artist who has been a Chautauqua County resident for at least one year and works in any artistic discipline, including but not limited to crafts, dance, film, fiction, poetry, printmaking, sculpture, painting, video, play writing, performance, music composition and photography, may apply. Funding priority will be given to those applicants who demonstrate that a Projects Pool grant would have significant career impact or promote artistic development for the individual artist.
Applications must be received no later than midnight, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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2025 Winners
Organizations:
Audubon Community Nature Center - Pollinator Exhibit Flowers
Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) - Paint CHQ Mural Program
Falconer Public Library - Paint Our World
Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County - Art of Recovery Exhibit 2025
Individuals:
Emma DuBois - Wear Your Heart On Your Chest
Brandy Noody - Ceramic Workshop: Creating a Personal Guardian



