North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is proud to unveil the recipients of the 2025 Arts and Culture Development Fund, an initiative championed by the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee and launched in 2023 to strengthen and celebrate the creative spirit of our community. With a total budget of $10,000, the fund supports individual artists, creative collectives, and arts organizations working to enrich the cultural fabric of North Grenville.

“Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “These projects are bold, imaginative, and strongly connected to our community. They represent the kind of artistic innovation and collaboration that make North Grenville such a special place to live.”

The Arts and Culture Development Fund is a key component of North Grenville’s 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, which prioritizes building a vibrant, inclusive, and connected community. Through this fund, the Municipality is investing in projects that foster partnerships, spark dialogue, and make the arts more visible and accessible to residents of all ages and backgrounds.

“We’re thrilled to support these exciting initiatives,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Co-chair. “They reflect not only the depth of talent in North Grenville but also our commitment to making the arts an everyday part of community life.”

The 2025 Fund Recipients Are:

• Roy Brown – $1,689.35 for Tri-Service Military Silhouette
• Rebecca Campbell (on behalf of the North Grenville Youth Filmmakers Club) – $500 for North Grenville Youth Filmmakers Club
• Sharon Dean (on behalf of Artists Who Care) – $2,000 for Painted Tile Mosaic Mural
• Talia Hreljac (on behalf of the Downtown Kemptville BIA) – $2,000 for Southbranch Serenade
• Tabitha Valliant (on behalf of the North Grenville Arts Guild) – $2,000 for Froid D’Art Project

From visual art to film, music to public installations, these projects highlight the creativity and passion that thrive in every corner of North Grenville. Municipal Council and the Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee look forward to seeing each of these initiatives come to life and leave a lasting imprint on our community.

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