GOSHEN – Applications are now available for the 2013-14 cycle of County of Orange Arts Grants. Grants up to $5000 will be awarded to individual artists, organizations and venues in Orange County to support artistic and cultural projects, performances, workshops, classes and displays accessible to the general public. The deadline for acceptance of applications is 3pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 at Orange County Tourism, 124 Main Street, Goshen, New York, 10924. Visit www.orangetourism.org/arts-resources for detailed grant information, guidelines and application.

 County Executive Edward A. Diana and the Orange County Legislature fund this annual program, celebrating its eleventh anniversary this year, because of their support of the positive and powerful impact the arts have on the community and economy.

“This grant program is a commitment to acknowledging the value of the arts, fostering our growing arts community, and providing more opportunities to residents and visitors of Orange County to take advantage of our wide array of wonderful arts and cultural experiences,” stated County Executive Edward A. Diana.

 An overview of the application process and documents is offered through Orange County Tourism, a division of the Orange County Department of Planning, in their offices located at 124 Main Street, Goshen. Two identical sessions will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 10-11am and 4-5pm. Attendance is recommended for first-time applicants, but not mandatory to apply. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 845-615-3860, or email rlindland@orangecountygov.com.