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Harrisonburg: Arts Council of the Valley announces Fall 2025 grants

Chris Graham

arts council of the valley The Harrisonburg-based Arts Council of the Valley announced Fall 2025 grants to support five local arts projects.

Four Arts for Education grants were awarded to:

  • Barbara Camph of Rocktown House of Music for an instrument library and early childhood lesson supplies
  • Rachael Tayanovskaya of Spotswood Elementary School for Camp Build-A-Book
  • Janet Hostetter of Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir for The Local Musician Initiative Project
  • Trace Feng of MIMA Music for Band Together at Thomas Harrison Middle School

A Creative Inspiration grant was awarded to Rebecca Porter for Honky Tonk Heartbreakers & Dance Hall Bangers.

“Awarding these grants reflects ACV’s continuing dedication to promoting innovation, fostering community involvement, and stimulating economic development,” ACV Executive Director Jenny Burden said. “All Advancing the Arts grants invest in the vital arts infrastructure of our community. These awards are a concrete expression of ACV’s commitment to creative projects designed to cultivate the arts, create experiences, and connect communities.”

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