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2024 Arts in the Park presents The Jimmies

June 5, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Organization: Kent County Public Library

Where: 80 Old Camden Rd, Camden, DE 19934

Pack a picnic basket, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and join us at Brecknock County Park in Camden (80 Old Camden Road) for an evening of free live entertainment featuring The Jimmies with their 1980s flashback show.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside to the Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Ln., Dover. The status of the event will be available via the Library’s Facebook page (search “KCPLibrary“), or by calling (302) 744-1919 after 4:00 p.m.)

Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council Grant Deadline

June 7, 2024

Organization: Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council

Where: 110 W Church St, Salisbury, MD 21801

What Are SWAC Grants?

The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council awards Community Art Project, Operating and Emergency Grants to local arts organizations, and Arts Enhanced Education Grants to Wicomico County public and private Schools. The first of two deadlines for Community Art Project Grants offered this year, AND THE ONLY DEADLINE for OPERATING GRANTS, is fast approaching! The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council encourages all qualifying arts organizations and schools to apply for grant funding to create “Arts for Better Living.”

When Is the Deadline?

The deadline for the first of two Community Art Project Grant cycles for FY25 fiscal year is JUNE 7, 2024. The ONLY Community Art OPERATING Grant opportunity deadline is JUNE 7, 2024.

This first cycle grant distribution of the Community Art Grants means that the grant can be used for an entire year from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for either arts operating support, arts special projects, or arts emergency support available for incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 arts related organizations in Wicomico County.

WHAT TO DO NOW?

GO TO WWW.GETSWAC.ORG FOR APPLICATION, CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES, FILL OUT GRANT EXACTLY AS DIRECTED, BE SURE TO READ THROUGH THE GRANT GUIDELINES FIRST TO MAKE SURE YOUR PROJECT OR ORGANIZATION FITS THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED, THEN TYPE ON THE WEBSITE INTO THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION THROUGH THE WORD or PDF ICON FOR THE APPLICATION. SUBMIT TO SWAC AT: 110 West Church St., Salisbury, MD 21801 – Next to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church by 4:30 pm, or mail to P.O. Box 884, Salisbury, MD 21803 OR EMAIL to [email protected] (applications must be delivered or postmarked by JUNE 7, 2024)
Important Note: That June 7 deadline is the only opportunity to apply for Operating Grants, for FY’25.

SWAC Arts Grants for either operating support, arts special projects or arts emergency support are available for incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 arts related organizations in Wicomico County. For questions or help with any applications, email [email protected] or call 410-543-2787.

For all grant types, visit the SWAC website at www.GetSWAC.org for more information or call 410-543-ARTS (2787).

SWAC ARTS GRANTS CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN HOW OUR COUNTY EXPERIENCES THE ARTS!

WHAT TO DO LATER IF YOU MISS THE FIRST CYCLE DEADLINE FOR PROJECT GRANTS ONLY?

The second Community Art Grant cycle for FY’25 (for Project Grants only) deadline is December 6, 2024 and this grant distribution is for projects taking place between January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. Go to www.GetSWAC.org for application, criteria and guidelines.

2024 Arts in the Park presents Sticky Situation

June 12, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Organization: Kent County Public Library

Where: 80 Old Camden Rd, Camden, DE 19934

Pack a picnic basket, bring a lawnchair or blanket, and join us at Brecknock County Park in Camden (80 Old Camden Road) at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of free live entertainment featuring Sticky Situation, playing a mix of classic and contemporary rock, country and pop hits.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside to the Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Ln., Dover. The status of the event will be available via the Library’s Facebook page (search “KCPLibrary“), or by calling (302) 744-1919 after 4:00 p.m.)

2024 Arts in the Park presents the Comfort Zone Band

June 19, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Organization: Kent County Public Library

Where: 80 Old Camden Rd, Camden, DE 19934

Pack a picnic basket, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and join us at Brecknock County Park in Camden (80 Old Camden Road) at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of free live entertainment featuring the Comfort Zone Band, playing a danceable mix of classic R&B and soul hits.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside to the Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Ln., Dover. The status of the event will be available via the Library’s Facebook page (search “KCPLibrary“), or by calling (302) 744-1919 after 4:00 p.m.)

2024 Arts in the Park presents Zydeco-a-Go-Go

June 26, 2024 | 6:30 PM

Organization: Kent County Public Library

Where: 80 Old Camden Rd, Camden, DE 19934

Pack a picnic basket, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and join us at Brecknock County Park in Camden (80 Old Camden Road) at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of free live entertainment featuring Zydeco-a-Go-Go playing a mix of Louisiana zydeco and Cajun-inspired blues.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside to the Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Ln., Dover. The status of the event will be available via the Library’s Facebook page (search “KCPLibrary“), or by calling (302) 744-1919 after 4:00 p.m.)