State Senator Will Haskell's office announcement of the grants will help Westport arts, cultural, entertainment and science & education venues, including the Westport Playhouse, Westport Historical Society, now the Westport Museum For History & Culture, The Levitt Pavilion For The Performing Arts and Earthplace among others. J.C. Martin Photos for WestportLocal.com

Press Release From The Office Of Senator Haskell:

January 11, 2022 

Senator Haskell Celebrates CT Humanities Awarding Of Grant Funding To Local Cultural, Humanities and Arts Organizations.

Today, State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport) celebrated the January 7 announcement that the Board of Directors of CT Humanities awarded significant grant funding valued at $1,454,800 to 43 local non-profit museums, cultural organizations, humanities organizations and arts organizations. The CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants are part of $30 million in support allocated over the next two years by the CT General Assembly and approved by Governor Lamont.

These grants are intended to assist organizations recovering from the pandemic and aiding them to grow their ability to serve their communities and the public. It is also aimed to connect K-12 teachers and students to strong humanities and arts content and improve information technology and digital infrastructure. Grant funding ranged from $5,000 to $500,000 and any organization offering cultural, humanities and arts-based projects and activities for the public were eligible.

"Our local arts and educational organizations play vital roles in expanding the worlds and minds of so many," said Sen. Haskell. "I'm incredibly encouraged to see these important groups receive key funding that will ensure they continue benefitting our communities for years to come."

In Westport There Are Over $424,000 In Grants As Follows:

Artists Collective of Westport   -   $5,600

Beechwood Arts & Innovation   -   $8,800

Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center   -   $168,700

Friends of Westport Public Art Collections   -   $5,900

Levitt Pavilion   -   $38,500

MoCA Westport   -   $65,600

Play With Your Food   -   $13,000

Remarkable Theater Remarkable Drive-In   -   $12,500

Westport Community Theatre   -  $7,700

Westport Country Playhouse   -  $80,900

Westport Historical Society   -  $26,900

Westport School of Music   -   $21,800