Florida Arts Non-Profit Arts Empowered, Inc., Awarded $1,000 Grant to Boost Its Marketing Efforts
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Floridant -- Arts Empowered Inc. is excited to announce its selection as one of the five businesses awarded the Jax Melanin Market Mini-Grant for the fourth quarter of 2024. The Melanin Market, in collaboration with the Community First Cares Foundation, is providing (20) $1,000 micro-grants throughout 2024 and 2025. Each quarter, five business owners are chosen from a pool of applicants to receive these grants, which are intended to cover business-related expenses that can propel their enterprises to new heights.

"We are thrilled to utilize this grant to enhance our marketing efforts through social media campaigns," said Celeste Payne, founder of Arts Empowered Inc. "By investing in targeted social media advertising, we aim to broaden our audience and increase engagement with our creative programs, reaching more individuals and communities."

Engagement in the arts can improve mental health and well-being, offering a sense of purpose, community, and personal growth (Clift, 2012). Arts Empowered Inc. embodies this philosophy through its diverse range of services.

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The winners of the micro-grants were announced at the Melanin Market Small Business Saturday Festival on Saturday, November 29.

About Arts Empowered Inc.: Arts Empowered Inc. offers a variety of services designed to enrich the community through creative expression. Our offerings include art classes, paint parties, Canva classes, graphic design classes, and AI integration workshops. Additionally, we provide kids paint stations for festivals and events, making art accessible and engaging for all ages. These programs are tailored to inspire creativity, enhance skills, and integrate modern technology into artistic endeavors. For more information about Arts Empowered Inc. and our programs, please visit our website at Arts Empowered (https://artsempowered.org).

About the Melanin Market: The Melanin Market is committed to supporting minority-owned businesses by providing resources and opportunities for growth. Through partnerships and community engagement, the Melanin Market strives to create a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs.

About Community First Cares Foundation: The Community First Cares Foundation is focused on enhancing the quality of life in communities through strategic partnerships and funding initiatives that support education, health, and economic development.