NH State Council For The Arts Issues 15 CARES Act Grants

Concord NH

24 May, 2022

10:55 AM

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CONCORD, NH — Fifteen artists in New Hampshire will receive small, one-time grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds, administered by the National Endowment for the Arts. The grants will provide funding to promote local initiatives including supporting a weekly singing workshop for seniors, a community canvas mural program, multi-generational social dances, the creation of a sculpture for the Abenaki Trails project, and more, according to Shelly Angers of the natural and cultural resources department. Angers said the program, which will issue grants of $1,000 to $6,000, was specifically designed to support long-term employment opportunities for artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic while fostering healthy communities. Artists receiving the grants include: Randy Armstrong, music; BarringtonMaseri Bah, multi-disciplinary; ManchesterJessica Bartlett, orchestral music; CamptonJames Chase, painting; HooksettAngelynne Hinson, choral music; PortsmouthCarol Lake, visual arts; CanterburyAlyssa Pine, painting; HamptonJacqueline Laufman, folk/traditional dance; CanterburyMarcelle Pope, visual arts; FrancestownMelissa Richmond, music; ClaremontZaray Rodiguez, solo/recital music; EppingAdam Schepker, sculpture; HarrisvilleEllen Smith Ahern, dance; LebanonGemma Soldati, theatre; SomersworthTj Wheeler, music; Hampton Falls To learn more about the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, visit nh.gov/nharts. Got a news tip? Send it to [email protected]. View videos on Tony Schinella's YouTube.com channel or Rumble.com channel.