Senator Santarsiero, State Reps Announce $307,414 in Arts & Culture Grants
Sen. Steve Santarsiero December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023 [Abridged for length & relevancy to the 29th District]
BUCKS COUNTY—Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with State Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29), Perry Warren (D-31) and Tina Davis (D-141) today announced $307,414 in PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program funds benefitting seven organizations, museums and performance centers in the 10th Senate District.
The following organizations in the 29th Legislative District received grants:
- Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts will receive $16,718;
- Bucks County Childrens Museum will receive $17,522;
- County Theater will receive $33,062;
- James A. Michener Art Museum will receive $80,310.
“Bucks County has a robust and thriving arts community that is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike and contributes to our local economy,” said Senator Santarsiero. “It is no surprise that the impacts of COVID-19 have affected these organizations, and I was happy to support these funds to help with their recovery.”
Rep. Brennan similarly voiced support for the Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts, Bucks County Childrens Museum, County Theater and Michener Museum, all located in his district. “If you follow me on social media or see me out and about in the district, you know I’m a proud supporter of all four of these institutions – each one enriches our community in its own unique way,” said Brennan. “As Bucks County residents, we’re fortunate to live in such a dynamic region with so much to offer, to both residents and visitors alike.”
The COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program (PACR) was created to provide grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations, local arts and culture districts and arts and culture professionals located in the Commonwealth to ensure the stability and recovery of the Commonwealth’s arts and culture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional information about the COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program can be found on the DCED website.
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