Fundraising Hits Snag – State Quadricentennial Project Assistance Frozen

This is rather unfortunate news to report. We had expected the last $3000 in funding for the mural to be part of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission’s funding for Beacon Quadricentennial projects. This list of projects had been developed by the Greater Beacon Quadricentennial Committee and recommended to the Commission. However, this funding is a victim of the heavy recession-driven state budget-cutting.

So we do face difficulty getting the final funds for the mural together. One of the final costs we have to be ready for is a lightweight, portable, welded frame that will attach the mural to the side of the River Winds Gallery wall.

We have been fortunate and are grateful to have received a mini-grant in 2008 of $500 from the Commission, and this may rise to $1000.