RI’s FirstWorks Receives $58,000 Grant From DANCE/USA
Thursday, May 07, 2015
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
FirstWorks has announced that they have been selected by DANCE/USA to receive an Engaging Dance Audiences Grant of $58,000.
This is the first time that FirstWorks has been awarded this highly selective national grant.
“This is an exciting year for FirstWorks. As we go into the second decade of our organization, we are honored to be recognized by Dance/USA as a premier dance presenter in our region,” said Kathleen Pletcher, Executive Director of FirstWorks.
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FirstWorks was launched in 2004 and brings world-class performing arts experiences to Rhode Island and has produced 23 groundbreaking arts festivals and programs that have attracted more than 175,000 participants.
FirstWorks is currently producing the Providence International Arts Festival along with the City of Providence. The event will take place from June 11-14 in downtown Providence.
“We are delighted to support FirstWorks engagement with Urban Bush Women. Together they have a proven success in expanding local dance audiences and developing community experiences for all types of diverse art forms,” said Amy Fitterer, Dance/USA Executive Director.
Dance/USA is a national service organization for professional dance and funds programs that focus on implementing, refining and expanding dance audiences.
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