State helping non-profit art organizations impacted by the pandemic
NORWCIH, Connecticut (WFSB) The pandemic decimated the arts community along with restaurants and establishments.
Now, the State of Connecticut is coming to the aid of many of the non-profit arts organizations in Norwich and New London to keep them afloat.
Several Norwich area art organizations have been using the gazebo in Brown Park for some social distanced performances to keep the arts alive.
To help keep them alive financially, the state is doling out $9 million to 154 organizations.
New London’s Garde Arts Center received $182,000 in state funding, Eastern Connecticut Symphony got more than $56,000, and ArtReach in Norwich received $94,000.
Published December 17. 2020 2:24PM
New London s Garde Arts Center presents a virtual concert, Christmas in Ireland, featuring the musical group Cherish the Ladies at 8 p.m. Saturday.
On hiatus from touring due to the coronavirus, Cherish the Ladies recently assembled in County Clare to record a special Christmas program featuring a 12-piece ensemble musicians, singers, and dancers.
Every ticket purchased also helps support the Garde. For the month of December, all gifts and pledges to the facility will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000.
For ticket information or to donate, go to www.gardearts.org or call Jeanne Sigel at (860) 961-4106.