See The S. Kingstown 300th Anniversary Project Funded By A State Grant

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) awarded grants to 93 art projects throughout the Ocean State.

RISCA officials said the purpose of the $452,206 in grants is to further advance arts and cultural activities throughout the state.

"On behalf of the State of Rhode Island, I welcome RISCA's continued investments in arts and culture, which are essential to the cultural, educational, health and well-being of Rhode Islanders," Gov. Dan McKee said in a statement. "We are pleased that the agency invested funding for arts workforce development, vital to the life of our creative economy. These grants remind us of how important it is to support the arts, which bring audiences to our town and city centers, and, in addition to enjoying the arts, fill our restaurants and shops."

Artists/organizations to receive grants in Cranston are included below. Included is also a description of the project from the respective artist or organization.

$1,500 for GEAR Productions — Throughout 2023, South Kingstown residents will be celebrating its Tercentenary (300 years). In that spirit, all 3rd and 4th-grade students across the town will gather to perform an original musical production highlighting the local farming, fishing, and textile-making of South Kingstown throughout its 300 years.