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At its September quarterly meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded 221grants totaling $3,733,900 to 177 organizations across the state. This significant investment will support a wide range of arts initiatives, including arts education, programming, administrative support, and operating expenses for arts organizations.

“The funds awarded through our grantmaking process serve as investments in our creative economy, and strengthen cultural expression, provide curriculum-based arts education for students, and increase lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens,” said Elliot Knight, Executive Director of the Council on the Arts. “Public funding is essential in fostering a vibrant arts community, and we are proud to support organizations that enrich the lives of Alabamians.”

Arts organizations in Pike County were awarded grant funding were:

The Brundidge Historical Society was awarded $2,600 for its Chili Country Christmas music and storytelling event.

The Pike Pioneer Museum of Alabama received $3,00 for Pioneer Day 2024.

Troy University received $6,700 for the Yellow Hammer Film Festival, $10,600, for the Department of Art and Design Spring Art Series, $9,400 Art Spark, a free family art series and $5,000 for Inmate Art for a total of $31,700

Troy Pike Cultural Arts Center received 11,800 for Center Stagers.

Amp Up Arts Collaborative Site, a part of the statewide collective impact initiative. $20,000.