Vermont arts groups secure funds for facility fixes
The Vermont Arts Council awarded $307,322 to 16 arts and community organizations for improvements to cultural facilities across the state. The fiscal year 2027 grants will support projects ranging from accessibility and safety improvements to heating, cooling and energy-efficiency upgrades, according to a community announcement. The program supports capital improvements to public spaces used for arts and cultural activities. Projects include a solar and battery system at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, theater equipment at Haskell Free Library in Derby Line and a vertical platform lift at The Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. The grants are funded through the State of Vermont Capital Appropriations Budget. Grants support accessibility, safety and energy projects This year's recipients and projects are: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro: $30,000 for installation of a solar and battery system. Corner School Resource Center of Granville, Granville: $6,375 to insulate the building. Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association, Barton: $2,363 to replace existing ceiling lights with more efficient LED track lighting. Friends of the Union Meeting Hall, Ferrisburgh: $30,000 for a new heating and cooling system and electrical and lighting upgrades. Haskell Free Library, Derby Line: $30,000 to acquire and install theater equipment. Island Arts,
