Several performing arts and literary publications in Connecticut have been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, totaling $290,000.
"Whether it is in the classroom, on the street, or in our parks, museums and theaters, the arts play a vital role in shaping our understanding of who we are as a community," the state's congressional delegation said in a statement. "Connecticut is a better place because of the outstanding talent, commitment and creativity of our artists."
Nationwide, the NEA announced 1,116 grants worth more than $29 million.
Below is the list of organizations in Connecticut that received awards:
NEA Grants to Connecticut Organizations