Politics & Government
17 Ridgefield Arts Organizations Score Funding
The grants were awarded by CT Humanities, an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — 17 Ridgefield arts organizations are among the recipients of grants approved by the CT Cultural Fund for historical, music, dance, arts and other cultural organizations.
The grants were awarded by CT Humanities, an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to organizations locally and across Connecticut.
The grants are part of the nearly $31 million allocated in 2022-2023 to support CT Humanities’ mission of connecting people to cultural and humanities organizations via grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs.
In Ridgefield, grant recipients include:
- ACT of CT $51,100
- Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum $25,200
- Art in Common, Inc. $5,500
- Camerata d'Amici $5,600
- Keeler Tavern Museum $22,000
- Prospector Theater $107,700
- Ridgefield Arts Council $5,100
- Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, Inc. $18,600
- Ridgefield Guild of Artists $7,300
- Ridgefield Historical Society $8,900
- Ridgefield Independent Film Festival $5,400
- Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra $12,700
- Ridgefield Theater Barn $11,800
- The Ridgefield Chorale $6,800
- The Ridgefield Playhouse $121,200
- Thrown Stone Theatre Company $8,000
- Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra $8,800
"The arts and culture scene in district, and in Connecticut, are just a few of the many great aspects of our state," said State Sen. Ceci Maher, who represents the 26th District. "So many lives are enriched by arts and culture. Whether one participates, or they love to appreciate great art, these grants will help to further the inspiring and creative work being done by those contributing to the arts and culture scene and provide the public with access to art, history and culture."
