| Thank you for your interest in Arts Funding in Pawtucket. The City
of Pawtucket, recognizing the importance of art and artists, has been
very proactive in creating an artist friendly environment in the City.
In 1998, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a law establishing
an Arts and Entertainment District in an area of the City that encompasses
the downtown and mill district areas (approximately 307 acres). Designated
as a model development project, the State and City provide significant
tax incentives to artists selling original art, who live and work
within the district, and to art galleries that are established within
the district boundaries.
Since January 1, 1999, state sales tax exemptions can be obtained
for artworks sold within the arts and entertainment district for
"one-of-a-kind" or limited production works of art. The
law also exempts artists living and working within the newly created
district from state income tax on the income generated from their
creative work as an artist, writer, dance, composer/performer, sculptor,
painter, photographer, actor, etc.
This grant program is another way the City can be supportive of
developing arts for the community and its artists. Grants up to
$2,000 are available to any arts organization or artist whose work
will primarily benefit the City of Pawtucket and its residents.
Funds will be reimbursed upon completion of the project. If this
is a problem for you or your organization, please attach a statement
to explain your circumstances. Grant applications and required attachments
are due to the Office of the City Clerk, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket,
RI 02860 by no later than 4:00pm on December 8, 2006. No late applications
will be accepted. Please direct any questions to Susan Mara at (401)
724-5200 or e-mail maras@psdri.net.
Thank you for your interest and support of the arts in Pawtucket.
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