Marquette County Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs grant recipients announced

The City of Marquette Tuesday announced the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) 2020 grant recipients from Marquette County.

On Friday, October 18, the MCACA awarded $157,688 to the following organizations in Marquette County:

Lake Superior Theatre Inc. - $11,250

Liberty Children’s Art Project - $15,000

City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center - $15,000

Marquette City Band - $10,000

Marquette County Historical Society - $18,000

Marquette Maritime Museum - $15,000

Marquette Symphony Orchestra - $12,500

Northern Michigan University – DeVos Art Museum - $14,188

Superior Arts Youth Theater - $12,500

Superior String Alliance, Inc. - $12,500

The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum - $15,000

Ishpeming Public Schools - $6,750

This year, $683,760 was awarded to organizations and schools throughout the Upper Peninsula, and over $9.7 million statewide.

For more information contact the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center at 906-228-0472 or e-mail arts-culture@marquettemi.gov.