Norm Needleman

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Norm Needleman

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November 29, 2023
State Senator Norm Needleman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES $38,749 TO DISTRICT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH DECD SUPPORTING ARTS GRANTS
Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed the announcement that local arts organizations in his district will receive $38,749 through the state Department of Economic & Community Development’s Office of the Arts as it releases its latest Supporting Arts grants. Of the 232 grants awarded statewide, seven were in the 33rd Senate District.

“It’s so encouraging to hear of the local benefits these grants will provide, helping arts organizations continue to offer their excellent resources,” said Sen. Needleman. “These groups breathe life and joy into our communities and help foster our next generations of artists and creatives. I’m grateful for the state’s support.”

The Supporting Arts grant program provides general operating support to Connecticut arts organizations and municipal arts departments; organizations receiving funds can use them where they are most needed. The program utilizes state and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Organizations receiving funds include:
Clinton

  • Kidz Konnection, Inc.; $4,031
  • Opera Theater of Connecticut, Inc.; $6,074
East Haddam
  • I-Park Foundation; $4,186
Essex
  • Cappella Cantorum, Inc.; $5,351
  • Con Brio Choral Society, Inc.; $5,084
  • Maritime Music and Tradition Society; $5,226
Old Saybrook
  • Essex Winter Series, Inc.; $3,271
  • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center; $5,526
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