During a Tuesday work session for the West Point City Council, Economic Development Director Meghan Richardson announced that West Point had been chosen as one of five Georgia communities to participate in the Red Clay Creative Cohort (RC3) by the Georgia Council for the Arts. As part of the initiative, the City of West Point announced two microgrant programs, Places to Play and Art on the Avenue, which encourage residents, businesses and community organizations to find ways to use creativity to strengthen public spaces. “We encourage anyone with a creative idea to attend our workshop and learn how they can help West Point and make West Point a vibrant and engaging community,” Richardson said. West Point Mayor Steve Tramell expressed gratitude over being selected for the RC3. "The City of West Point is honored to be selected for the Red Clay Creative Cohort," Tramell said in a press release. "This investment allows us to celebrate our community's creativity while creating engaging public spaces that enhance quality of life, strengthen community identity, and support economic development. We look forward to working alongside our artists, residents, and community partners to bring these exciting projects to life." Places to Play will provide a grant of up to $500, funding community-led projects that encourage play and neighborhood engagement. It aims to apply creativity to public spaces, turning them into places where community members can gather, connect and play. The Art on…
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