The Arts Council of Princeton is the recipient of a general operating support grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
The council has awarded more than $16.3 million in grants to more than 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state. The awards were announced at the Arts Council’s 54th annual meeting, which was held virtually due to ongoing COVID restrictions, according to information provided by Dan Bauer Public Relations.
The $50,000 grant for general operating support recognizes the value of the free public programs and educational experiences the Arts Council of Princeton provides to the community.
“This grant acknowledges the important work we do in the community and helps pay for the day-to-day operating costs like heat, electricity and health insurance for staff that are hard to find funders for. Many folks aren’t aware that the Arts Council of Princeton is an independent non-profit organization and receives no municipal funding. This grant is vital to us, and we’re grateful for state support,” Caroline Cleaves, the Arts Council’s director of Development, said in the statement.
According to a recent study, conducted by ArtPride NJ, New Jersey nonprofit arts organizations have lost more than $100 million and counting due to pandemic related closures, cancellations, and lost contributed and earned revenue. A thriving arts sector generates more than $660 million in economic activity statewide, employs nearly 22,000 workers, and engages more than 8.3 million people who stay in hotels, and eat and shop locally, according to the statement.
For more on the role the arts play in recovery, visit KeepJerseyArtsAlive.org.
To learn more about the Arts Council of Princeton, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or follow @artscouncilofprinceton.