On September 21, the City County Council passed the 2010 budget for the City of Indianapolis. The budget included an arts allocation of $1 million.  Special thanks go to Mayor Greg Ballard, Councilor Susie Day and the Parks & Recreation Committee members and the full City County Council for their support of the arts, as well as the arts organization representatives who continue to share the power and impact of the arts with our elected officials.  The Arts Council will be working with the Mayor’s office and City Councilors, on development of the 2010 arts funding programs.  Information about grant deadlines and application availability will be made available at www.artscouncilofindianapolis.org later this fall.