PAS TO RECEIVE $20K AWARD FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
T he Percussive Arts Society (PAS) has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support activities related to the 50th Percussive Arts Society International Con- vention (PASIC). The NEA will award 1,127 Grants for Arts Projects awards nation- wide totaling more than $31.8 million as part of the recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants. “The NEA is proud to continue our nearly 60 years of supporting the efforts of organizations and artists that help to shape our country’s vibrant arts sector and communities of all types across our nation,” said Maria Rosario Jackson, NEA chair. “It is inspiring to see the wide range of creative projects taking place, including PASIC.” “The arts play a valuable role in people’s
lives, through performance, education and culture. The NEA provides critical support to the endeavors of so many artists and edu- cators, and PAS is proud to be recognized by this highly competitive award through the
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Grants for Arts Projects pro- gram,” said Joshua Simonds, PAS executive director. “We will use this generous gift to help further our mission to inspire, educate, and support
percussionists and drummers throughout the world, and to further establish Indianapo- lis as the definitive drums and percussion capital of the world.” PASIC, held each November in In- dianapolis, brings together performers, educators, students and percussion en- thusiasts for dozens of concerts, clinics, masterclasses, workshops, panels and presentations. PASIC50 will take place from Nov. 12–15. {pas.org}
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