FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl – Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, Florida, announced the recipients of its 2017 grant funding during a celebratory reception hosted by Northern Trust. As many as 26 recipient organizations were awarded with grants ranging from $5,000 - $12,500, totaling $200,000.

“FAB! is proud to support deserving organizations which present impactful visual and performing arts programs in Broward County,” said Elaine Blattner, president of FAB!. “We thank our loyal supporters who make these grants possible and share in FAB!’s belief that art and culture bring the community together and positively impact our quality of life.”

The grant awards presentation was enjoyed by more than 100 special guests. Special thanks to City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Casandra Ortiz, Fantasy Theatre Factory and Florida Youth Orchestra for their participation during the event.

FAB!’s 2017 grants were awarded to organizations such as Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Fantasy Theatre Factory, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, Gold Coast Jazz Society, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, Seraphic Fire, Symphony of the Americas and Young At Art of Broward.* This grant cycle contributed to FAB!’s total monetary distribution over the past few years which now exceeds $2 million.

Each grant represented a unique upcoming program. For example, ArtServe, received a grant for its ARTrepreneurs Short Play Festival, which will showcase the creative work of teens interested in pursuing careers in the arts. The teens are mentored by seasoned professionals and guided through the staging, casting, marketing and production process to prepare for the festival. Funding Arts Broward awarded FATVillage Arts District with funds for THE NERVE: Performance Art Festival a three-day collection of performances featuring as many as 60 artists. Seraphic Fire was granted the maximum award amount of $12,500 for its concert series of choral and/or orchestral works in Broward County January – May 2017, as well as a special program celebrating Seraphic Fire’s 15th Anniversary.

For more information about FAB! including how to get involved, please call 954-353-7673, email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com or visit www.fundingartsbroward.org.

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