BRATTLEBORO — The New England Youth Theatre on Flat Street is a recipient of a $7,500 Cultural Facilities Grant award from the Vermont Arts Council.
This money will fund installing an automatic door opener to their main entrance, and outdoor lighting on the walkway.
“We're so thankful for the many ways the Vermont Arts Council Support us,” said Development Director Naomi Shafer in a news release. “Our front doors are heavy, and a lot of folks struggle to get them open. This project will make our entrance more accessible and friendly for everyone. We're excited to get started as soon as the snow melts.”
The Arts Council awarded Cultural Facilities grants to 16 organizations and towns in 12 of Vermont's 14 counties. The grant program is administered by the Vermont Arts Council in conjunction with the Vermont Historical Society and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
These grants are intended to help Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities enhance, create, or expand the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public.