ARTS GRANTS AWARDED IN THE 17^TH DISTRICT

HARRISBURG, AUG. 3 – State Sen. Connie Williams used the recent awarding of grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts as an opportunity to talk about the beautiful tapestry of the arts that is available to everyone in Montgomery and Delaware counties.

"The 17^th Senatorial District is rich in artistic expression and opportunity. Whether you enjoy music, poetry, visual arts or the performing arts, there is someplace for you to express your talents, or to simply sit back and enjoy an exhibition of another artist's gift," Williams said. "In looking over the grants awarded this year alone, it is clear that there is something for everyone – from the very young to older adults. I encourage residents of the district to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities."

Grants were awarded to the following:

• The Barnes Foundation -- $54,743 – to support the organization

• Bryn Mawr College -- $2,803 – to support the college Office for the Arts

• Israeli Film Festival -- $1,480 – to support the festival

• Main Line Art Center -- $26,273 – to support the center

• Philadelphia Classical Symphony -- $5,980 – to support the symphony

• Senior Citizens Center of Ardmore -- $1,872 – to support center arts programs

• Shirley Road Productions -- $4,357 – to support the organization

• Summertrios, Inc. -- $2,050 – to support the organization

• Theatre Ariel -- $3,845 – to support the theater

• Villanova University Art Gallery -- $3,676 – to support the art gallery

• Wayne Art Center -- $29,309 – to support art center programs