Stamford Receives Several Federal Grants For The Arts

STAMFORD, CT — This week, Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) announced that $125,000 in federal grants have been awarded to various municipalities and groups in Southwest Connecticut to support arts and culture.

Of those funds, $65,000 will head to Stamford:

• INTEMPO Organization, Inc.— $10,000 to support a multidisciplinary concert and a series of dance workshops.
• Mill River Collaborative — $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 in Stamford, Connecticut.
• Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Inc. — $20,000 to support an artist residency by the Dali Quartet.

"I am grateful for the continued advocacy from Congressman Himes for projects that support arts and culture in Stamford, which contribute greatly to the vibrancy of our community," Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons said in a news release.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded the grants through their Grants for Arts Projects and Challenge America programs. These programs fund education, engagement and access to art.

"Southwest Connecticut is home to a vibrant arts scene that enriches our communities and strengthens our local economy," Himes said in a news release. "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."