Arts Council of Windham County

05/06/2026

ACWC is pleased to announce the 2026 Town Arts Fund grantees! The sixteen selected projects embody TAF’s mission and values - to support creative projects that contribute positively to the community and to the vibrancy and diversity of Brattleboro’s arts and cultural landscape.

These artist-led and community-rooted projects expand access to the arts, foster collaboration and community connection, and create opportunities for shared creative experience across Brattleboro.

Thank you to everyone who applied! See the full press release for details: www.artswindhamcounty.org/s/TAF_2026_Awardees_Announcement.pdf

The 2026 grantees are:

* Brattleboro Portrait Series (Bobby DiTrani)

* Focus Forward (Vermont Center for Photography)

* Deep-Rooted Songs: A Recording Project (Audrey Kivimae Batchelder)

* 2026 Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures (Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures)

* Community Circus Day (New England Center for Circus Arts)

* HUMAN School Show Initiative (Sandglass Theater)

* GRRRLS 2 the Front—Future Beat School (The Stone Church)

* Vermont Trans Literary Festival (Out in the Open)

* Illuminated Trash (Amber Paris)

* Afro-Fusion Dance & Drum: Africa to the Americas (Ammaya Dance & Drum)

* Vermont Crankie Fest Family Shows (Vermont Crankie Fest)

* Brattleboro-Built Band Music: Composer + Students (Keane Southard)

* Bringing Literary Characters to Life (Brattleboro Words Project, Vermont Folklife Center)

* The People’s Living Wisdom Museum (Jamie Mohr, Sarah Freeman)

* Making Community (River Gallery School of Art)

* The Brattleboro Cabinet of Wonder (Taylor Allison Dunne)

ACWC is excited to see these projects come to life and grateful for the energy of local artists and organizations and the investment in the arts supported by the people and Town of Brattleboro.

02/24/2026

There’s still time to apply for a Town Arts Fund grant! Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on March 1st. First-time grantseekers welcome and encouraged to apply!

More info and application at:
www.artswindhamcounty.org/taf

The Town Arts Fund (TAF) provides grants up to $3,000 for community-focused creative projects in Brattleboro, VT. Accepting applications now through March 1, 2026.

01/27/2026

ACWC will be hanging out on Wednesday 2/4 and 2/18, answering your questions about the Brattleboro Town Arts Fund. Come learn about the TAF program, ask questions, and get feedback on your project ideas. First-time grant seekers welcome and encouraged to apply!

TAF OPEN HOURS:
*** Wednesday, February 4, 9-10am
*** Wednesday, February 18, 12-1pm
Location: Patio Coffee (139 Main St, Brattleboro)

The Town Arts Fund (TAF) provides grants up to $3,000 for community-focused creative projects in Brattleboro, VT. Accepting applications now through March 1, 2026.

More info and application at:
www.artswindhamcounty.org/taf

01/15/2026

📢 Now accepting applications for the 2026 Brattleboro Town Arts Fund program!

The Town Arts Fund (TAF) program offers grants of between $1,000 and $3,000 for community-focused creative projects in Brattleboro, VT. Applications are due by March 1 for project taking place between May 2026 and April 2027.

Check out the application guidelines and program overview on our website:

http://www.artswindhamcounty.org/taf

Key dates:
** application form opens: January 15
** application deadline: March 1
** award notifications: by April 15
** project period: May 2026-April 2027

Help us spread the word by sharing this call through your networks. Thanks!

The Brattleboro Town Arts Fund is a program of the Arts Council of Windham County and made possible by support from the Town of Brattleboro.

01/02/2026

✨ Do you have a creative idea to share joy and spark connection in the Brattleboro community? Now in its sixth year, the Brattleboro Town Arts Fund (TAF) program is excited to offer grants of between $1,000 and $3,000 for community-focused creative projects in Brattleboro.

Check out the application guidelines and program overview on our website:

www.artswindhamcounty.org/taf

Key dates:
** application form opens: January 15
** application deadline: March 1
** award notifications: by April 15
** project period: May 2026-April 2027

Help us spread the word by sharing this call through your networks. Thanks!

The Brattleboro Town Arts Fund is a program of the Arts Council of Windham County and made possible by support from the Town of Brattleboro.

12/19/2025

The 2026 Town Arts Fund application will open on January 15! Applications will be due March 1 for projects taking place between May 2026 and April 2027. Application guidelines and program overview will be available on our website starting January 1.

Check back here for more details in the new year. Happy holidays!

www.artswindhamcounty.org/taf

07/22/2025

Attend an upcoming workshop in Bellows Falls, Wilmington, or Brattleboro to learn more about the draft Windham Region Cultural Plan!

Culture, creativity and the arts are a fundamental part of our region’s identity and a driver of our local economy. The Towns of Brattleboro, Rockingham, and Wilmington, with assistance from the Windham Regional Commission, have come together to secure grant funding from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development to develop a Windham Region Cultural Plan. It’s time for a plan that represents who we are today and reimagines how arts and culture can help us rebuild a more creative, more equitable, and more prosperous future!

Workshops:

- Rockingham Town Hall, Lower Theater, 7 Square, Bellows Falls. Wednesday, July 23, 12-1:30pm

- Wilmington Town Hall, 2 East Main Street, Wilmington. Wednesday, July 23, 6pm

- Selectboard Meeting Room, Brattleboro Municipal Center, 230 Main Street Brattleboro. Thursday, July 24, 6:30pm

For more information, visit:
brattleboro.gov/culturalplan

06/23/2025

PROGRAM UPDATE: In light of the reduced funding allocation for the Brattleboro Town Arts Fund, has decided to postpone the launch of the 2025 application cycle until January 2026, effectively combining this year’s and next year’s application process and funding resources.

While the Brattleboro Selectboard voted in April to restore $15,000 for the Town Arts Fund in the revised FY26 Town budget, the finalized budget that was sent to and approved at Representative Town Meeting in May included an additional reduction of $5,000 from the TAF program, for a final award of $10,000 for FY26.

By combining the 2025 and 2026 application cycles, ACWC will be able to offer a more robust grant program, providing more substantial support to a wider range of grantees and creative projects. Extending the timeframe of the application launch will also allow more time to engage in long-range planning and outreach, and to recalibrate the program in light of current funding realities and needs in the community.

The next application window will open in early January 2026. We’ll be sharing additional updates this fall on the 2026 grant cycle, including schedule, guidelines, information sessions and events. Stay tuned!

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02/27/2025

Check of this public art opportunity from Town Arts Fund grantee, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for local artists to transform electrical boxes* into vibrant works of public art. The Spark Street Mural Project aims to enhance the beauty of downtown Brattleboro while celebrating artistic talent and fostering community engagement. This program is made possible with generous support from The Brattleboro Town Arts Fund, which enables the development and presentation of creative projects that contribute positively to the greater community and to the vibrancy and diversity of Brattleboro’s arts and cultural landscape.

Project Overview
The Spark Street Mural Project invites artists to create original, small-scale murals on electrical transformers throughout downtown Brattleboro. These mini murals will reflect the unique character and spirit of the town, incorporating themes such as diversity, nature, community, history, and creativity. By integrating public art into everyday urban spaces, this initiative seeks to enliven the streetscape and inspire both residents and visitors.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The project is open to artists and artist teams residing in Brattleboro and surrounding communities. The DBA encourages proposals from artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, with an emphasis on highlighting traditionally underrepresented groups. Proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

Artistic merit and originality of the proposed design.

Alignment with the themes and goals of the project.

Feasibility of implementation, considering technical and safety requirements.

Demonstrated ability to complete projects on schedule and within budget.

Project Timeline

Proposal Submission Deadline: March 12, 2025

Selection of Artists: April 23, 2025

Project Implementation: May 7, 2025

Project Completion: July 9, 2025

Budget & Responsibilities
Each selected artist will receive a $1,000 stipend to cover materials and labor. Artists will be responsible for providing weather-resistant paints and protective coatings to ensure the longevity of their work. Additionally, they will collaborate with project organizers to meet safety regulations and preserve the functionality of the electrical transformers.

Submission Guidelines
Interested artists should submit the following materials:

A brief artist statement outlining their interest in the project and relevant experience.

Up to five examples of past work, preferably including public art or mural projects.

A sketch or mock-up of the proposed electrical transformer mural design.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to Kay Curtis ([email protected]) by March 12, 2025 with the subject line “Spark Street Mural Proposal.”

Contact Information:
Kay Curtis (she/her)
Board Member, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
Harmony Collective Gallery, Founding Member and Artist

The Downtown Brattleboro Alliance looks forward to bringing this exciting project to life and showcasing the creative spirit of our community. We encourage all interested artists to apply and be part of this transformative public art initiative.

*Photo is an example from another community.

10/13/2024

Reposted from In early 2020, right before the pandemic, I was planning to make an animated film with kids who had been adopted from foster care, here in Windham County, VT. My collaborator, Tamara Evanson, and I even got a grant — but in order to stay safe, our project morphed into a series of audio interviews with foster/adoptive families, adult adoptees, and adoption support professionals. Yes, it’s a podcast! And now 4 years later — you can listen! LINK IN MY BIO! And join us for a little celebration on October 23 from 7-8pm at the Brooks Memorial Library here in Brattleboro. ❤️ Funded in part by with music by and lots of extra help from ✨🎧✨ I’d love to know what you think. This one is from the heart. 💕

09/23/2024

Hey folks- We're hosting Songwriters Circles starting this Friday, September 27th from 5:30-6:30 followed by an open mic at 7pm Main Street Arts!

Bring a song you want feedback on from the group, or you just want to share!

The group will be lightly facilitated-we're going for a low-key friendly vibe to share tunes you're working on.