STACK ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL ARTS PROGRAMS

            PHILADELPHIA, December 21 — State Sen. Mike Stack today announced that three local programs received state funding to support their ongoing efforts to promote and maintain the arts in their community.

            “Northeast Philadelphia has so many unique arts programs that deserve support and recognition,” Stack said. “I’m pleased that the state is helping to foster the arts in our neighborhoods, especially these three programs.”

            Dance Affiliates, located at 4701 Bath St., received a $24,506 grant. Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy, located at 10700 Knights Road, received a $21,959 grant. Three Aksha, located at 740 Red Lion Road, received a $5,000 grant.

            The funding was distributed by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. There were 171 grants totaling $3.7 million to support arts programs throughout Philadelphia.

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