Empowering the Arts: CVAC launches 2 new funds
CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (WWTI) – For over 25 years, the Cape Vincent Arts Council (CVAC) has offered arts opportunities to residents and visitors. With two new funds, the Dr. William James Grant Fund and the Cape Vincent Arts Council Endowment Fund, to support the CVAC annual arts programs and to plan for their future.
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'The funds ensure that we can continue providing exciting art and music programs for the community with the confidence that our future is financially secure,' said Liz Brennan, president of the CVAC. 'We are extremely grateful to the donors who made the funds possible and hope their confidence in the Arts Council and its mission will inspire others to invest in our future.'
CVAC says the Dr. William James Grant Fund was created by the Dr. William James Grant Trust with $57,000. The restricted fund supports the Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People. Founded by Dr. Grant in 2004 with CVAC, the competition invites talented young pianists worldwide to Cape Vincent. It features three rounds of performances, focusing on works by composers like Chopin and J. S. Bach.
This year marks the 22nd event, scheduled for September 5-7 at Maple Grove Estate, Cape Vincent. The competition is free for the public and takes place outdoors by the St. Lawrence River. Dr. Grant, who loved the piano and Chopin, wanted to inspire young pianists and promote classical music in the region.
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The Cape Vincent Arts Council Endowment Fund was created with a $25,000 grant from The Lily Fund. Additionally, the Community Foundation and The Lily Fund, in partnership with the CVAC, each pledged an additional $15,000 as a matching challenge to raise more funds. Donors can contribute to the CVAC's endowment at the Foundation, with matching funds available up to $30,000.
According to CVAC, this endowment fund gives them long-term financial stability and helps manage unexpected economic issues. Donations will provide a continuous source of income to support the CVAC's mission in perpetuity.
'The Cape Vincent Arts Council is also grateful for the generous support of the Northern New York Community Foundation,' said Liz Brennan. 'It boosts our organization's reputation, attracting new donors and partners. Its support is an endorsement that the CVAC is secure in its mission for generations to come. As donors contribute to these funds, we can grow our arts programs, positively impacting the health of our community and the vibrancy of local businesses.'
Donations to the Dr. William James Grant Fund can be made online HERE. Gifts to the Cape Vincent Arts Council Endowment Fund can be made online HERE. If you would like to donate to either fund by check, you can make your check payable and mail it to:
Northern New York Community Foundation131 Washington StreetWatertown, New York 13601
Donations to both funds are 100% tax-deductible. For more information, you can contact the Northern New York Community Foundation online or call 315-782-7110.
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