Chelsea Center for the Arts Wins $17,000 Grant from Michigan Council for Arts

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) awarded the Chelsea Center for the Arts a grant of $17,000 for its 2013 operations.

The grant award to the CCA was one of 312 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities in 47 counties to receive funding totaling $5.6 million. The MCACA received 401 applications requesting $8.9 million in support.

"The MCACA's support for Michigan's arts and culture organizations and initiatives is both tremendously generous, and key to the state's cultural and economic vitality," Lisa Baylis Gonzalez, executive director of the CCA said. 

"I am delighted that the MCACA is recognizing the role of the Chelsea Center for the Arts, and the high quality of its arts programming, with this award. We are grateful to the MCACA, Gov. Rick Snyder, and the Michigan legislature for their support and understanding that the arts and culture sector enhances Michigan's communities in so many ways."

MCACA Executive Director John Bracey said arts programs provide an invaluable service to local communities.

"Beyond mere economy, these organizations give voice to the unspeakable. They really don't recognize borders and crossing barriers is in their DNA," Bracey said. "They welcome everyone to participate in their passion and give us something we can all do together. I am proud to be the director of MCACA and I'm proud of the work the field as a whole is doing for us all through MCACA funding."

For more information on the Chelsea Center for the Arts, visit www.chelseacenterforthearts.com.