Peters Valley receives funding from arts council

LAYTON — Peters Valley School has been recognized as a Major Arts Institution by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and was awarded generous funding granted for fiscal year 2016. Two matching grants were awarded, one for General Operating Support in the amount of $78,366 and one for Arts Project Support with a focus on folk art in the amount of $5,000.

In addition each year, Peters Valley awards scholarships for up and coming artists to take part in one of their many immersion workshops offered in eight fully equipped craft media studios. Thanks to a generous gift from The Hudson Farm Foundation Peters Valley can continue to nurture and inspire the next generation of fine craft artists. This funding will allow Peters Valley to continue its mission of enriching lives through the learning, appreciation and practice of the art of fine craft.

“Peters Valley is here to serve the needs of artists and preserve the tradition and exploration of fine craft America," Executive Director Kristin Muller said. "With this funding we will continue to contribute to the lifelong learning in the arts, while contributing to the arts in New Jersey."