Virginia Vieser Fund for Arts Education
The Virginia Vieser Fund supports new, innovative arts education projects by Erie County non-profit arts organizations, focusing on impactful, one-time initiatives that engage students in the visual or performing arts.
Funder: Erie Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline; projected annual window closes March 15)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 per project; one grant awarded annually; 1-year project period (June–May)
Summary: Supports innovative, project-based arts in education initiatives by Erie County non-profit arts organizations.
Key Information: Only Erie County, PA non-profit arts organizations are eligible; projects must be new and not receive state/federal education grants.
Description
The Virginia Vieser Fund for Arts Education, administered by Erie Arts and Culture, provides an annual grant to support new and innovative arts in education projects by non-profit arts organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Established in memory of Virginia P. Vieser and sustained by the We Spark the Arts giving network, the fund aims to increase the capacity and impact of the creative and cultural sector, promote lifelong learning through the arts, preserve diverse cultures, and facilitate placemaking initiatives. The grant prioritizes projects that expose students of all ages to the visual or performing arts and favors initiatives with matching funds or those that do not receive state or federal education grants.
