River Valley ARTS opens second round of Creative Community Grants
River Valley ARTS has announced a second round of Creative Community Grants, with awards set for summer 2025. The grants support local artists, arts organizations, and groups involved in arts or cultural programming in the River Valley area.
Applications open July 1 and are due by August 4. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded in mid-August. Selected projects must be completed by April 30, 2026.
The grants aim to stimulate innovative and community-focused arts programming across disciplines, including the performing, folk, literary and visual arts. Eligible proposals may include exhibits, performances, publications, or educational programming.
For more information or to apply, visit RiverValleyARTS.org.
Second half of Sh*tty Barn Sessions season on sale now
The second half of the Sh*tty Barn Sessions season is officially on sale, with tickets for August, September, and October shows available starting Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m.
The upcoming lineup includes a mix of returning favorites and new acts, with highlights such as The Deslondes, Bad Bad Hats, Squirrel Flower, and The People Brothers Band. The full schedule is available at shittybarnsessions.com, and shows often sell out quickly—organizers recommend acting fast and coordinating with friends to prioritize top picks.
Tickets are limited to six per show, and only one show can be purchased at a time. For fans who miss out, the venue also operates the Sh*tty Ticket Swap, a verified ticket resale system through Ticket Spice and WePay.
Located at 506 E Madison St. in Spring Green, the Sh*tty Barn offers an intimate, one-of-a-kind live music experience. For more information or to listen to featured artists, visit shittybarnsessions.com.
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