Hunterdon County Commissioner Board approves NEA grants for semiquincentennial projects
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – The Hunterdon County Commissioners recently approved the 2024 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Special Project Grant, following the recommendations of the review panel.
This grant will provide six awards of $10,000 each to local non-profit organizations, allowing them to create arts projects in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
Commissioner Zach Rich, who also serves as the liaison to the Culture and Heritage Commission, shared, “The NEA Special Project Grant approval marks a significant step forward for Hunterdon County in showcasing the arts as a vital part of our community and history. We are proud to support local talented non-profits and give them a platform to contribute to the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary.”
Guided by the review panel’s criteria and recommendations, the grant aims to support non-profit organizations within Hunterdon County dedicated to arts initiatives. Eligible projects must reflect the themes of the semiquincentennial, with a focus on American history, culture, and unity.
The recommendations of the review panel are as follows:
- The Roxey Ballet Company, for a performance titled The Revolutionary Spirit
- The Hunterdon Art Museum, for an exhibition titled Contemporary Artists Respond
- River Union Stage, for a documentary entitled Welcome to New Jersey – 250th Commemoration of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
- Flemington DIY, for an October 2025 arts exhibition that will explore themes related to the American Revolution
- Raritan River Music, for a full-length CD recording project entitled All Americas: New Music from Raritan River
- Hunterdon Musical Arts, for a concert that will include stories, projected illustrations, and live music performed by the Hunterdon Symphony
“The arts are vital to our community, and this grant allows local organizations to honor America’s legacy while fostering creativity and connection across Hunterdon County,” Rich said.
