The Renton Municipal Arts Commission has extended the deadline for the “Art Matters!” arts and culture funding.

The commission will accept proposals for the 2012 Arts Grant Program until Friday, Feb. 17. Funding is for arts and culture community projects that help forward the arts commission’s goal to facilitate the implementation of Renton’s Arts and Culture Master Plan.

The Arts and Culture Master Plan was adopted by the Renton City Council in August 2010 and can be viewed on the Arts and Culture Master Plan webpage.

The arts commission anticipates awarding grants ranging from $500 to $6,000 for the 2012 Art Grant Program.  Artists and organizations promoting art for the greater Renton community can apply for funding. Grant awards will be announced by March 12 and projects must be completed by Nov. 30.

For more information and an application, visit ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov or contact 425-430-6589 or arts@rentonwa.gov.