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Cumberland County library wins $50,260 IMLS/LSTA grant for artist-in-residence program

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The Cumberland County library received a one-year LSTA grant through IMLS for $50,260 to fund an artist-in-residence. The program will offer 320+ open studio hours, 14 public programs and school partnerships; a public exhibit date is not yet set.

Assistant County Manager Faith Phillips told the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 15 that the county library will host a one-year artist-in-residence funded by a Library Services and Technology Act grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services for $50,260.

Why it matters: Phillips said the project is designed to expand access to library services by embedding a local…

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