February 9, 2012
REPS. GODFREY, TABORSAK WELCOME ARTS GRANTS FOR DANBURY
State Representatives Bob Godfrey (D-110th) and Joe Taborsak (D-109th) welcomed grants for Danbury from the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Danbury received two grants totaling $40,530 through DECD’s Connecticut Office of the Arts and the State Historic Preservation Office.
Danbury received the following grants:
“These grants recognize the importance of the arts in our community,” said Rep. Godfrey. “I’m pleased DECD included Danbury and I promise to continue to fight for these and other critical state dollars to sustain our cultural heritage and create jobs.”
“I am pleased to see that HVCA and the Danbury Music Center received these competitive grants from the state. It’s a real testament to the good work they are doing in providing artistic and cultural experiences for Danbury area residents,” Rep. Taborsak said.
“I’d like to thank our state legislators for their role in making sure that the arts stay relevant in the lives of people in Connecticut,” said Nancy Sudick. Executive Director, Danbury Music Centre. “The arts provide food for the soul.”
The performances are composed of amateur and professional musicians from the greater Danbury area conducted by professional directors. More information on the Danbury Music Centre can be found online at: www.danbury.org
“We’re happy to receive the operating support from the State,” said Lisa Scails, Executive Director, Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance. “It will help us to continue the services we provide and to leverage the creative assets in Western Connecticut.”
HVCA is the largest regional arts service organization in Western Connecticut, based in Danbury. HVCA’s goal is to impact quality of life and the economy. The nonprofit organization provides a gateway within the arts sector, to leaders in the private and public sectors and the general public.
More information on the Housatonic Valley Cultural Arts can be found online at: www.hvculturalarts.org