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For Immediate Release
April 20, 2005		 Contact: Ishmael-Lateef Ahmad at
(314) 367-1970
 
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Five St. Louis Winners
Clay Says Local Arts Group to Receive $600,000
  
 
Washington, DC - Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri, announced today that five St. Louis area arts groups have been awarded a total of $649,800 in grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Congressman Clay praised the St. Louis area winners who competed for the prestigious federal grants.

He commented, “I am thrilled that these outstanding arts groups, whom I have the privilege to represent, were chosen to receive special support by the National Endowment for the Arts. They represent St. Louis’ rich and diverse cultural heritage. I have always believed that the arts and arts education are vital to the quality of life in our community and to the quality of the educational experience for our children. Congratulations to the Missouri State Council on the Arts; the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra; Dance St. Louis; the St. Louis Black Repertory Company; and the Metro Theatre Company.”

Congressman Clay has been an outspoken advocate for both public and private support of arts and cultural organizations as vital civic assets. The financial value of each NEA award is listed below.

  • Missouri State Council on the Arts ($554,800)
  • Saint Louis Black Repertory Company ($35,000)
  • Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra ($25,000)
  • Metro Theatre Company ($25,000)
  • Dance St. Louis ($10,000)

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