SENATOR MARX WELCOMES $35,493 IN LOCAL ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

Today, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) welcomed $35,493 in local funding support through the Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund grant program. The 12 grants across five towns represent support for local programs across the 20^th Senate District and will support education and performances alike.

“This grant funding will play a small yet vital role in supporting local arts education and performances,” said Sen. Marx. “It’s a proud moment for our region to provide this support to our community.”

The 12 grants include:

• Connecticut Storytelling Center, New London, $885
• Eastern Connecticut Ballet, East Lyme, $500
• Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, New London, $2,482
• Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Waterford, $7,219
• Flock Theatre, New London, $1,624
• Foundation for Diversity in the Arts, Salem, $888
• Garde Arts Center, New London, $3,831
• Hygienic Art, New London, $553
• Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, $2,692
• Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, $2,519
• Musical Masterworks, Inc., Old Lyme, $11,006
• Writer’s Block Ink, New London, $1,294