In an effort to assist applicants with the 2017-18 Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant application process, the Lehigh Valley Arts Council will offer free grant writing workshops in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties in May.

The keys to successfully navigating the Project Stream application process lie in a deeper understanding of content, format and fiscal expectations set forth in the grant guidelines by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. By attending one of the workshops, applicants will gain a thorough understanding of review criteria, suggestions for constructing compelling and comprehensive narratives and guidance in building detailed project budgets.Applicants are encouraged to RSVP and attend one of the following workshops:• May 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation; 20 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe• May 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lehigh Valley Arts Council, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown• May 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Arts Establishment, 945 Broadway, Fountain HillFor more information, contact Zach Kleemeyer, community engagement coordinator, at

ppa@lvartscouncil.org or 610-437-5915.