Politics & Government
2 Ridgefield Arts Orgs Score Federal Grants
The grants were among $125,000 in federal money earmarked to support arts and culture in Southwest Connecticut.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — Two Ridgefield arts organizations were each awarded grants by the National Endowment for the Arts.
ACT of Connecticut was awarded $10,000 to support a series of theater performances for underserved audiences, and Thrown Stone Theatre Company was also awarded $10,000 to support a production.
The grants were among $125,000 in federal money earmarked to support arts and culture in Southwest Connecticut, awarded by the NEA through its Grants for Arts Projects and Challenge America programs.
"Southwest Connecticut is home to a vibrant arts scene that enriches our communities and strengthens our local economy," said U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, who represents the 4th District in Connecticut. "This federal funding will expand access to music, dance and theater, bring artistic projects to life, and further cultivate our state’s strong creative tradition."
The other seven Fairfield County grant recipients include:
- Creative Connections (Norwalk) — $10,000 to support an international art exchange and mobile tour of artwork created by Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Inc. (Fairfield) — $10,000 to support youth orchestra activities for underserved students.
- INTEMPO Organization, Inc. (Stamford) — $10,000 to support a multidisciplinary concert and a series of dance workshops.
- Mill River Collaborative (Stamford) — $10,000 to support an outdoor interactive dance performance.
- City of Stamford — $25,000 to support the installation of a mural at the Stamford Transportation Center.
- Games for Change (Fairfield) — $20,000 to support the Games for Change Festival and the XR for Change Summit.
- Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Inc. — $20,000 to support an artist residency by the Dali Quartet.
