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cultural council news
Andy Goodman, Rena Blades and James Crystal
Cultural Council Board Chair Bert Korman and Craig Grant
William I. Koch was interviewed by Rena Blades.
Also during the event, the recipients of the 2013 SmARTBiz grants were announced. Together, these organizations received a total of $54,448 in grants to help with a variety of capacity-building initiatives. The grantees included: Center for Creative Education Delray Beach Center for the Arts Delray Beach Chorale Henry M. Flagler Museum Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinating Committee Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Mounts Botanical Gardens Palm Beach Opera
South Florida Science Center Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Zoological Society of Palm Beach County SmARTBiz 2013 was sponsored by PNC Bank, Crystal & Company and Holyfield & Thomas. “We know that a vibrant arts scene improves our region by creating jobs, boosting tourism and generating revenue,” says Craig Grant, regional president of PNC Bank, which created SmARTBiz with the Cultural Council. “But access to the arts can also make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and communities, which is why SmARTBiz is such a vital resource for our continued growth.”
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