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Publix Super Market Charities Funds Arts Education Grants to Benefit Students and Teachers
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announces that it has received a grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to fund Arts Education Enrichment Grants to support creative projects in Duval County Public Schools.
Teachers may apply for up to $500 for projects that are artistic in nature. Duval County Public School teachers in any subject area are eligible to apply. Projects may include field trips, arts days, school enhancement projects or supplies. The deadline for applications is October 16, 2009. Guidelines and application forms are available online at www.culturalcouncil.org/educators/grants.
“Publix Super Markets Charities is a new supporter of this important grant program,” said Robert Arleigh White, executive director of the Cultural Council. “We are especially grateful during these uncertain economic times that we will we be able to continue to fund innovative projects that integrate the arts with math, science, language arts and other content areas.”
Publix Super Markets Charities was established by the founder of Publix George W. Jenkins, to improve life in our communities with a focus on youth and education. He was once asked, “If you hadn’t given away so much, how much do you think you would be worth today?” His response, without hesitation: “Probably nothing.” In tribute to his example, Publix gives to thousands of local projects annually. For more information, visit www.publix.com.
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville works to advance the appreciation and expression of art and culture by increasing community awareness of cultural activities and issues; providing arts education; and offering funding and technical assistance to cultural organizations and individual artists.