George Bellows Fund

Since 2015, the George Bellows Fund (previously known as the George Bellows Grant Program) has provided funding in support of individual artists, artistic collaborations, and community-based organizations investing in the fundamental value of arts and culture in the Franklinton community. Activities eligible for grant consideration include public art projects, community engagement activities through the arts, and arts educational programs.

Individuals or organizations applying for project support must provide a detailed, site-specific plan that demonstrates impact within the Franklinton community and encompasses the mission of The George Bellows Grant Program. 

A panel of qualified individuals will evaluate grant applications based on a set of criteria designed to determine the evidence of cultural and artistic vibrancy, as well as public benefit and access. The program may accept requests up to $2,000. 

George Bellows Fund Grant Recipients
2020 COVID-19 Emergency Artist Assistance Grant 

• 17 Scrawl artists received funding support to address financial hardship caused by the pandemic. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to: housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, loss of employment, late and past due bills, food, emergency repairs, personal expenses, etc.
  

2019 Grant Recipients ​​

• Gladden Community House
• Second Sight Project, Inc.
• She Has A Name
• Super Art League
• United Preparatory Academy
• Wild Goose Creative​

2018 Grant Recipients

• Artmobile​​
• Columbus Collegiate Academy
• Franklinton Prep Academy
• Magic House Farms
• ROY G BIV Gallery
• Second Sight Project, Inc.
• Stephen Takacs
• John Thorne
• United Preparatory Academy

​2017 Grant Recipients

• Columbus Collegiate Academy
• Kat Francis
• Second Sight Project
• Michael Skelton
• Social Gaming Club
• United Preparatory Academy

​2016 Grant Recipients

• Kat Francis
• Franklinton Prep Academy
• Lower Lights Ministries
• Second Sight Project

2015 Grant Recipients

• Franklinton Board of Trade
• Lower Lights Ministries
• Tona Pearson
• Colleen Rosshirt
• Chris Tennant

Bellows Ave. and Bellows School in Franklinton are named for George Bellows Sr., father of world famous artist and Columbus native George Bellows, Jr., pictured here.