Norm Needleman

STATE SENATOR

Norm Needleman

DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

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May 7, 2024
State Senator Norm Needleman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969
May 7, 2024

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES $113,088 IN LOCAL ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS

Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed $113,088 in local funding support through the Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund grant program. The eight grants across four towns represent support for local programs across the 20th Senate District and will support education and performances alike.

“Local arts provide us with community-oriented entertainment and educational opportunities to spark lifelong love, interest and careers,” said Sen. Needleman. “It’s lovely to know our local groups will receive this valuable aid.”

The eight grants include:

  • Capella Cantorium, Essex, $566
  • Community Music School, Centerbrook, $532
  • Con Brio Choral Society, Essex, $500
  • Essex Winter Series, Old Saybrook, $666
  • Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, $36,094
  • Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, $36,094
  • I-Park Foundation, East Haddam, $2,653
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Inc., Old Saybrook, $35,983
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