SENATOR NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES $76,912 FROM CONNECTICUT ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND TO DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS
Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed the announced release of just under $77,000 in state grants to support arts and entertainment organizations in his Senate District.
Eight organizations in East Haddam, Essex and Old Saybrook will receive grants valued from $500 to $53,922 from the Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund, managed by the State Treasurer and administered by the Office of the Arts. The grants are intended to ensure the long-term stability of the state arts industry.
“It’s wonderful to see these grants supporting local arts, contributing to the cultural strengths of our communities and helping foster local connections,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m grateful to state leaders for continued support to our region.”
The eight local grants include:
- Capella Cantorium, Essex, $1,009
- Community Music School, Essex, $905
- Con Brio Choral Society, Essex, $500
- Essex Winter Series, Old Saybrook, $1,177
- Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam, $53,922
- I-Park Foundation, East Haddam, $3,587
- Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, $14,896
- Maritime Music and Tradition Society, Essex, $916