Richmond, Ind. – Six Wayne County groups have received grant funding through two Indiana Arts Commission programs.
IAC announced Thursday $2,904,102 in awards to 413 nonprofits through its Arts Organization Support program and Arts Project Support Program. Applications were reviewed by 85 Hoosiers before being selected, according to a press release.
“Projects and organizations that receive funding improve the economic and educational climate in the state of Indiana,” said Alberta Barker, chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “The commission is pleased to support this investment in the Hoosier community. It is a privilege to highlight the exciting creative work being done across the state.
Richmond Art Museum, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Civic Theater were each awarded $9,108 from the Arts Organization Support program. Nettle Creek Players for the summer stock theater season, Earlham College for the Chanticleer String Quartet program and Civic Hall Performing Arts Center for the Proudly Presenting Series each received $3,900 from the Arts Project Support program.
“Art and creativity strengthen the fabric of Indiana’s communities,” said Miah Michaelsen, executive director of the Indiana Arts Commission. life
“In each of Indiana’s 92 counties, public funding for the arts and creativity continues to prove to be a high-return investment that improves the quality of life for every Hoosier and drives economic development in our state.”
