TFEC Awards More Than $140,000 Through Arts for All Grants

Communities across South Central Pennsylvania will soon benefit from new opportunities to experience live performances, cultural festivals, art education and creative programming made possible through more than $140,000 in Arts for All grants. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has awarded funding to 35 nonprofit organizations serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon and Perry Counties and the Dillsburg area of northern York County.
The Arts for All program strengthens South Central Pennsylvania’s creative economy by ensuring that residents of all ages and backgrounds can access artistic experiences that enrich community life.
“By working hand in hand with our community, we are able to expand opportunities for artistic expression and make the arts accessible to more people,” said Stefani McAuliffe, Vice President of Community Impact at TFEC. “The need for programs like these continues to grow, and we invite community members to support Arts for All through donations that ensure the arts remain a powerful force for connection and inspiration.”
Donations to Arts for All can be made at www.tfec.org/funds/arts-for-all.
This year’s Arts for All grants support a wide range of projects across South Central Pennsylvania. Awardees include theaters expanding access to free performances, orchestras and music programs educating young musicians, libraries offering concerts and creative learning, community groups creating murals and cultural festivals, and nonprofits bringing arts education directly into schools. Funded organizations include Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts START program, Totem Pole Playhouse in Franklin County, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Open Stage of Harrisburg, Chambersburg Ballet Guild, Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, Perry County Council of the Arts and many more working to make the arts accessible for all.
“These grants are an investment not just in the arts but in the future of our communities,” McAuliffe said. “From engaging students in classrooms to bringing neighbors together at concerts and performances, the impact of these dollars will be felt in every corner of our region.”
For more information about Arts for All or to make a donation, visit www.tfec.org.
Celebrating the 2025-2026 Arts for All Grant Recipients

• Totem Pole Playhouse is expanding access to live theater for elementary and middle school students, nurturing creativity and a lifelong love of the arts.
• Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art presents rotating exhibitions in its three galleries, connecting visitors with diverse artistic themes and the legacy of Ned Smith.
• Cumberland County Library System Foundation continues Beautify the Barriers, a mural project that engages artists and students to transform public spaces.
• Market Square Concerts provides free educational outreach programs that bring world-class musicians to children and adults across cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Chambersburg Community Theatre is producing “Fiddler on the Roof,” offering one free performance open to the community.
• J. Herman Bosler Memorial Library presents free monthly concerts at the library, expanding access to live music for all ages.
• Cumberland Valley School of Music supports its arts-integrated preschool, providing inclusive and high-quality instruction for 300 young learners.
• West Shore Symphony Orchestra is presenting its 38th anniversary season, performing a diverse repertoire to engage and inspire audiences.
• All In Theatre offers an inclusive introductory theater class for children of all abilities to explore the performing arts.
• Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania is creating an Art Nook program to bring visual arts education into Susquehanna Township schools.
• Open Stage of Harrisburg expands its student matinee tours, making live theater more accessible to schools throughout the region.
• Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro presents Destination ARTS!, a series of free and low-cost events that build a vibrant community through music and visual arts.
• Dwennimmen hosts the SoulFit Festival, celebrating cultural diversity through African dance, drumming and wellness programming.
• Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library offers hands-on STEAM programming for youth through its Art Cart programs.
• Hershey Symphony Orchestra Society provides middle and high school students with orchestral education and performance opportunities.
• Harrisburg Area YMCA supports its STEAM Camp, helping children build confidence, creativity and essential skills.
• Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts hosts START, a summer program that includes an art club, mural installation and mask-making workshops.
• Shakespeare Page to Stage brings Shakespeare performances and educational programs to Carlisle through free plays and community activities.
• Nick Services provides a nine-week art program for children in Lebanon County, offering a safe and encouraging learning space.
• Gamut Theatre Group produces its annual Free Shakespeare in the Park, making theater accessible to the Harrisburg community.
• Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz expands youth jazz education through its Ron Waters Jazz Band and annual jazz camp.
• Chinese for Affirmative Action supports an artist residency program for Bhutanese youth and young adults in Harrisburg.
• Sankofa African American Theatre Company presents culturally relevant productions and educational programs that highlight African American perspectives.
• Music at Gretna enhances accessibility during its 50th anniversary season.
• Chambersburg Ballet Guild partners with schools to provide free Nutcracker performances for fifth-grade students.
• Wilson College hosts a creative writing colloquium where writers of all ages can learn from published authors.
• Waynesboro Area Business Education and Community Foundation collaborates with a local artist to create StoryWalks and hands-on arts experiences for students.
• Trinity Preschool of Harrisburg expands its arts-related programming and field trips for young learners.
• Neurodiverse Network provides art activities and maker space opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
• Perry County Council of the Arts delivers Drop-In Art programs that introduce children to creative expression.
• Harrisburg Men’s Chorus presents free concerts that celebrate the LGBTQ+ musical perspective and reach underserved audiences.
• Big Spring Senior Center engages seniors in creative aging programs that promote self-expression and connection.
• Tri-County Opportunities Industrialization Center combines literacy and theater education to help adult learners improve reading and communication skills.
• Carlisle Arts Learning Center continues collaborative programs that provide middle and high school students with opportunities to explore art in community settings.
• The PIER Foundation offers a majorette dance camp and program that connects Dauphin County youth with cultural pride and performance opportunities.