LEESBURG, Va. - The Loudoun Arts Council invites nonprofit arts organizations to apply for ArtShare, the Council's annual regranting program. Initiated in 1998, ArtShare was created to distribute funds to nonprofit arts groups as well as to provide these organizations with grant writing experience.

To be eligible for a grant, organizations must demonstrate strong artistic quality and sound management practices. Grant applicants must have completed at least one season of programs and be members of the Loudoun Arts Council.

Again this year, the Arts Council is offering a pre-review process to assist organizations with preparing their grant applications.

Key dates for this year's ArtShare program are:
Oct. 19: Applications are due to Loudoun Arts Council by 5 p.m. for pre-review
Nov. 16: Final applications are due by 5 p.m.

Contact the Loudoun Arts council for application forms and information about general policies and eligibility requirements at 703-777-7838 or info@loudounart.org

The Loudoun Arts Council is a nonprofit organization that promotes the development of artistic expression throughout Loudoun County by supporting visual, performing and literary artists and arts organization. For more information, contact the Council at 703-777-7838 or visit the Web site at http://www.loudounarts.org.