Gwen Moore Announces Grant Funding for Milwaukee Literature and Music
Milwaukee, WI,
April 23, 2013
As budget discussions continue, it is increasingly important to advocate for the arts and support programs that bring music to our youth and literature to our community.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the National Endowment for the Arts announced the release of $20,000 in grant funding to support literature related activities and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Woodland Pattern, Inc. was awarded $10,000 to help support readings, workshops, retreats and outreach activities as well as an effort to expose Native American writers to Milwaukee audiences. Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Inc. was awarded $10,000 to support underserved youth through a string training and orchestral program. “I am proud that, once again, Milwaukee was selected to receive this grant funding,” said Rep. Moore. “As budget discussions continue, it is increasingly important to advocate for the arts and support programs that bring music to our youth and literature to our community.” To learn more about the National Endowment for the Arts, please visit their website. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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