Farmington Valley Chorale, based in Simsbury, received a $4,171 grant through the Connecticut Office of the Arts. This award offers support for general operations for theaters and performing groups. Funding was made available in the fiscal year 2022-23 biannual state budget to support the recovery efforts of theater and performing groups across Connecticut.
Jerry Queen, the chorale’s president and treasurer, commented, “Even with careful stewardship, the ongoing impact of the pandemic has put extreme economic pressure on most arts organizations. With this COA grant, we will be able to deploy additional resources to engage our singers and audiences.”
Farmington Valley Chorale is a not-for-profit, non-audition, 80-plus member organization that has been bringing music to audiences in the Farmington Valley and beyond for more than 50 years.