In every corner of the Hoosier state, public funding for arts and creativity continually proves to be a high-return investment that positively impacts the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana.
Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $4000 to the Victory International Film Festival through the Arts Projects Support grant program.
During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
“All across Indiana we have seen the positive impact that investing in arts and creativity has on quality of life,” said Anne Penny Valentine, Chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “Each of the projects and organizations selected to receive funding are doing exceptional creative work in and for Hoosier communities. The Commission is excited and honored to support the work these organizations are doing to engage the public, develop their communities and encourage creativity across our state.”
“We are so happy to celebrate our fifth year for the festival,” said Matthew Ulm, Festival Director. “We have received a grant from the IAC every year since 2019 and it is great to have such a stalwart partner that helps us to bring engaging films from cultures around the globe to our city. We want to thank the IAC, the NEA and the selection committee for this gift that will help us in our mission of celebrating film and the
community of Evansville. We also want to thank legislators Vaneta Becker, Timothy O’Brien, Larry Buschon, Todd Young, and Mike Braun for their work in the statehouse and in Washington to continue support for the arts in our nation and Indiana.”
“Art and creativity foster connection and cohesion, support the entrepreneurial spirit communities need to thrive, and help build the kinds of communities where people want to live, work, play, study, and stay,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “In every corner of the Hoosier state, public funding for arts and creativity continually proves to be a high-return investment that positively impacts the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana. It is a privilege to support the organizations building stronger Indiana communities through arts and creativity.”
Funding for the Indiana Arts Commission and its programs is provided by the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. The Victory International Film Festival is from September 12-14. For more details visit www.victoryiff.com or contact Matt Ulm at 812-236-9775.