The Village of Richmond to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Village of Richmond to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Richmond, IL —The Village of Richmond is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000. This grant will support a public mural project downtown. In total, the NEA will award 958 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling more than $27.1 million that were announced as part of its first round of fiscal year 2024 grants.
“The NEA is delighted to announce this grant to the Village of Richmond, which is helping contribute to the strength and well-being of the arts sector and local community,” said National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “We are pleased to be able to support this community and help create an environment where all people have the opportunity to live artful lives.”
“This grant is not just an investment in art, it’s an investment in the soul of our community. These murals will bring together artists, residents, and visitors, creating a dialogue through the universal language of art. I could not be more thrilled.” said Village President Toni Wardanian.
This grant will help fund two public art mural projects and provide work opportunities for artists.
For more information on other projects included in the NEA’s grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.
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