NEWS BRIEF: Puppetry Arts Center gets NEA funds for pandemic recovery
Puppeteers receive grant with no strings attached
The not-for-profit Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta is to receive a portion of $57 million allocated by the American Rescue Plan to help cultural organizations recover from the pandemic. The recommendation by the National Endowment for the Arts allows for an allotment of up to $150,000 in funds for each grantee. “We are honored to be included in the list of arts organizations around the country receiving an NEA grant,” said CPA executive Beth Schiavo. “These funds will be put to immediate use by the Center to bring joy to the hearts of families, artists and puppetry arts lovers everywhere.” puppet.org