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The Madison Arts Commission distributes funds to Madison artists and organizations through three annual grant programs:

Project Grants provide up to $2,500 for performances, exhibits or events that enrich the cultural lives of Madison citizens.

The Signature Grant provides up to $5,000 for a new and original work.

ArtWORKS! Grants provide up to $5,000 for neighborhood after-school arts-based educational programming.

There is a NEW DEADLINE! March 15, 2008 is the application deadline for a Project, Signature or artWORKS! grant.

MAC Annual Grant Applications and Guidelines are available on the MAC Website, www.cityofmadison. com/mac.

If you have questions: email Karin Wolf, the Arts Program Administrator, at kwolf@cityofmadison.com.