Stephen Petty Memorial Fund

PLEASE NOTE: The Stephen Petty Memorial Fund has been temporarily suspended while ACPA re-evaluates guidelines and the application process. Please check back January 2009, at which time we anticipate the Fund to be re-opened for accepting applications.

Information & Guidelines

What is the Stephen Petty Memorial Fund?
The fund provides supplemental financial assistance for greater Atlanta actors, musicians, dancers, singers, designers, technicians, administrators, and other performing arts workers coping with life-threatening or debilitating illness or injury.

The fund was established in 2001 in memory of Atlanta actor~director Stephen Petty, to help improve quality of life for performing arts colleagues in need who are dealing with severe medical conditions. As of May 2007, the fund has awarded over $30,000 in support to individuals.

Where does money for the fund come from?
Monies to support the fund are raised year-round by the organizations and individual members of the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, in support of their colleagues in need. Public and private support is also pursued. Cash assistance available each year is limited only by the amount raised. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today, and thank you in advance for your kindness.

Who is eligible for assistance?
Any resident of greater Atlanta who has:

Worked either professionally or vocationally in greater Atlanta’s theatre, dance, music or film arts community.
Been an active participant in the performing arts community; i.e., those whose life’s work/avocation is the performing arts, regardless of the income derived from said work.
Worked during two years over the course of the past five years in our region’s performing arts community.
Received a diagnosis of a terminal, life-threatening or debilitating illness or injury.

How much money may be requested and how often?
Requests for up to $750 may be submitted once every three months up to five requests. After five requests, applications may only be submitted once per year. Repeated funding however cannot be guaranteed. If approved, the amount received may fluctuate according to how much is available in the fund. It is a future goal that, as the fund grows, requests for up to $1000 will be accepted.

How may Stephen Petty Memorial Fund awards be used?
Cash grants may be used toward their life’s necessities including such important items as doctor visits, medicines, physical therapy, in-home care, alternative therapies, utilities, rent and food... even a pet for companionship.

Who administers the fund?
A three-person committee reviews all applications, verifies information in a confidential manner and makes all final decisions. ACPA’s Member Services Manager administers the fund, including the receipt of applications and distribution of funds.

The Stephen Petty Memorial Fund is not available to staff or board members of Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, their families or members of their common households. A donation cannot be earmarked for a specific person. Monies will be distributed equitably among all qualified applicants.

For further info, to request an application, or to make a contribution please call Jessyca Holland at 404-588-9890 or email StephenPettyFund@atlantaperforms.com

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