Southern Arc Dance Theater Awarded ‘Bridge Grant’ from the Georgia Council for the Arts

Pictured above is a performance by the Southern Arc Dance Theater. (photo from Southern Arc Dance Facebook page)

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Southern Arc Dance Theater was awarded a Bridge Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025.

The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. As part of this year’s Bridge awards, 204 entities in 44 counties will receive more than $2.6 million in funding.

“These grant dollars will allow arts organizations in Georgia to focus on their primary mission to bring art and cultural events to their communities by relieving the burden of certain operating expenses,” said Georgia Council for the Arts Director Tina Lilly. “Georgia Council for the Arts is excited to help our arts organizations continue to foster economic and cultural vitality in their communities.”

Georgia Council for the Arts received applications from arts organizations from across the state, including performing arts centers, museums, galleries, amphitheaters, and music festivals. Bridge Grants are available to arts organizations for eligible operating expenses like rent, utilities, programming expenses, and marketing. 

“Receiving this grant will help fund essential programs, such as Dance for Parkinson’s, Balance and Flexibility, Dance Without Limits, and Artz N Park, while enabling us to expand our outreach and continue to provide high-quality dance education/ opportunities to underserved members in our community.

These grants are funded through appropriations from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) uses Peer Review Panels to judge and review applications following standard practices set by the National Endowment for the Arts. Panelists are GCA Council members and fellow professionals who are experienced in the arts discipline or type of grant being reviewed, or are citizens with a record of arts activities, experience, and knowledge.

Southern Arc Dance Center is located at 40 Greenway Court, Suite D in Newnan. For more information, call 770-683-3724 or visit southernarcdance.org.