3 Dots Downtown

The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation released its Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report for your review. The document highlights activities and accomplishments in this most interesting and challenging year. Read more https://qoo.ly/3ag97s

3 Dots Downtown recently awarded a $1,000 grant to George Marcias, making it possible for him to continue to offer free guitar lessons through the winter. Check out his recent article on page 8 in the Centre County Gazette https://qoo.ly/3afiat

Our vision is to see State College become a cultural destination that’s energized by local artists and innovative changemakers. And our community is certainly making that vision a reality! At 3 Dots we promote the local arts, cultivate innovative experiences, and offer an inclusive, welcoming community space in hopes to inspire a more vibrant community.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted a webinar on January 14 to give a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program AKA SOS Act (Save Our Stages). Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program. The webinar, the first in a series being offered by the SBA, provides introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and additional details regarding eligibility and applications. You can view a recording of the webinar here:

Hey YOU! Do you want to help shape the future of our town? Apply for our monthly $1,000 Awesome Grant. All you have to do is tell us how you would make our town an amazing place to call home. Our trustees vote on the last Tuesday of each month. If you're selected, we’ll connect you to your neighbors who are rolling up their sleeves to better our community. Submit: 3dotsdowntown.com/grants

Introducing our second December 2020 Awesome Grant recipient... George Macais of the Free Community Guitar Class. George has been doing this work on his own for much of 2020, but during the winter months we are thrilled to support him as he offers free classes indoors for kids in low-income families in our community. www.awesomefoundation.org//156395-free-community-guitar-cl