Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund
Forecasted
The Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund supports individual artists’ creative development, funding efforts to explore their talent and expand their learning while inspiring future artists.
This grant was recently updated
The Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund cycle is now closed, replacing the notice that the cycle opens September 16 with applications due October 28.
Funder: Main Street Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Preliminary discussion) | March 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants of $1,000–$5,000
Summary: Supports individual artists in furthering their creativity, exploring their talent, or expanding their learning.
Key Information: Artists must have resided in one of six eligible Connecticut communities for at least two years.
Description
The Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund, administered by Main Street Community Foundation, makes grants to individual artists for creative development. It supports artists seeking to further their creativity, explore their talent, or expand their learning, carrying forward Louise’s joy and passion for art while inspiring future artists.
The fund honors Louise Lauretano DeMars, who passed away on January 9, 2023, after extensive contributions to the museum industry and the arts and culture community. During her 28 years as Executive Director of the New England Carousel Museum, she helped establish the museum as a national tourist destination in the greater Bristol community.
