Rochester Reporter

The City of Rochester has announced that $170,000 has been awarded to local artists and arts organizations through ArtsBloom, an initiative under the City's Percent for the Arts program. Mayor Malik D. Evans revealed that this year's ArtsBloom-funded projects will benefit over 600 children and 400 adults in the city, as well as more than 100 local dancers, teaching artists, and educators.

“ArtsBloom showcases our dedication to supporting Rochester’s creative community and offering diverse arts opportunities, providing a platform for local artists and programming—a win-win for a city rich with artists and art lovers,” said Mayor Evans. “With more than 50 applicants this year, we are thrilled to expand the program’s reach and impact. Congratulations to the awardees; we are fortunate to live in a city that is truly of and for the arts.”

The next round of ArtsBloom funding proposals will be solicited in January 2025 for programming scheduled from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The Percent for the Arts program aligns with the City’s vision for a dynamic and equitable community as outlined in the Arts & Culture section of the Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan. The concept for ArtsBloom was developed in partnership with an advisory panel of local artists and arts community members known as the Arts and Creative Community Committee (AC3).

More information on the City’s various arts and culture initiatives can be found at www.CityofRochester.gov/Arts.

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