The Berks County Arts Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has announced the distribution of $50,000 in grants to six local organizations working to enrich the community through visual arts programming.
The fund supports innovative, inclusive, and accessible projects that foster community pride and encourage creative expression. This year’s grant recipients reflect a range of initiatives that aim to engage residents across the county in meaningful artistic experiences.
“These organizations’ work enriches our communities through visual arts,” said Monica Reyes, Vice President for Programs and Initiatives of the Berks County Community Foundation. “By supporting the visual arts, we’re investing in both creative expression and the civic vitality it fosters.”
The 2025 grant recipients are:
Alvernia University’s Total Experience Learning Institute received $13,025.70 for its mural project, Sanctuary of Color – Bringing Art to the LightHouse Playground. The installation will enhance beauty, privacy, and safety at the playground for Lighthouse residents transitioning from crisis to stability.
Theron Cook Art Don’t Quit Foundation was awarded $3,500 for ArtCycle: Transforming Trash Into Treasure. This initiative will bring local youth together to paint city trash and recycling bins, combining creative expression with environmental awareness.
State Theatre Preservation Society will use its $5,000 grant to continue its Summer Kid Movies program, offering discounted movie experiences for lower-income families in Boyertown and nearby areas.
Our Town Foundation received $5,815 to support the creation of a community mural at State Street Square, a new event and gathering space in Hamburg focused on cultural and educational enrichment.
Reading Theater Project was awarded $3,500 to construct large, operable puppets for a free outdoor theater performance at the Reading Public Museum Arboretum.
Reading Symphony Orchestra received $19,159.30 to present A Visual & Musical Mosaic, an event featuring orchestral music alongside student photography answering the prompt, “What does Berks County mean to me?”
The Berks County Arts Fund continues to support visual arts initiatives throughout the county. For more information or to contribute to the fund, visit the Berks County Community Foundation website or contact Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services, at mollyr@bccf.org.
