CAWACO Grant
The Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council has announced a $5,000 award to Walker County Arts Alliance, as part of their Challenge Grant Program. The Arts Alliance projects include two in-school programs: Pottery and Creative Writing/Storytelling.
The Pottery project ties together artwork and history. Student learn to express themselves with hand-made pottery. A Native American herself, Mrs. Manasco fires the clay pieces for the students in her kiln and returns them for each to keep. Native American customs are demonstrated, which tie in to the Alabama 4 th grade History curriculum, as students learn about pottery making through the ages.
With the Creative Writing/Storytelling program, renowned storyteller, Mrs. Billie Seales, reinforces the creative writing curriculum with techniques specifically developed for 5 th graders, as they approach their state writing assessment.
Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council helps to plan and carry out activities that increase conservation of natural resources, support economic development and enhance the environment and standard of living in local communities. The Council offers small Challenge Grants ($1,000-$5,000) to assist public and other 501(c)(3) agencies in their efforts to serve community needs in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties. For more information about Cawaco or the Challenge Grant Program, visit their website www.cawaco.org .
“Support the Arts" License Plate
The Alabama Legislature has approved the issue of a new Support the Arts auto tag. Proceeds from the sale of the tag are used to fund a variety of school and community projects. Buy one the next time you renew your auto plate or exchange your current plate for a new Support the Arts plate at the Walker County Probate Judge's Office. This program helps fund our In-School Programs right here in Walker County!
