Feb. 17, 2008 - FALMOUTH ARTISTS GUILD RECEIVES 240K GRANT

ARTISTS GUILD RECEIVES GRANT FOR NEW ART CENTER

The Falmouth Artists Guild received notice on Valentine's Day that it had 
been awarded a grant of $240,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities 
Fund. Carolyn Partan, Chair of the Guild's Capital Campaign, said that with 
this grant, the Guild has the funds to begin construction of its new community
art center. Ground breaking is expected before summer.

The Guild's President, Landi Landrau, has appointed Mark Garner of Century 
21 Associates, Chair of the Building Committee.  Other  members are Carl
Cavossa, Cavossa Companies; Landi Landrau; Carolyn  Partan; Marge Salmon,
Guild Board members; and Jody Shaw, Ballymeade Development Corporation. 
Giampietro Architects, P.C. is the architect for the project.

Ms. Partan said "The Guild is truly excited about this marvelous grant. 
We are also most grateful for the approximately 450 donors  to our Capital
Campaign, many of whom have given multiple times.   We will continue to
fundraise for landscaping and furnishings for  the new community art center.  
For the long-term, we know the Guild  must increase annual giving and 
establish an endowment."  Jill Tompkins, the Director added, "I speak for 
all the gallery visitors  and students that we are thrilled we will be 
above ground next year,  with adequate parking, heating and cooling, and be 
handicap accessible - and that's just the beginning!"

For more information, please contact 
David F. Kelley, Chairman PR Committee
Email: dfkelley@pair.com