Sikeston receives Arts Council funds

JEFFERSON CITY -- The Missouri Arts Council, a division of the Department of Economic Development, announced recently that $7 million in grants was awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout the Show-Me State.

Among those reported receiving funding was the Sikeston Cultural Development Corporation. It was awarded $9,947 for community arts project support.

Funds will be distributed by the Missouri Arts Council. The grants will support programs in arts education, arts services, community arts, dance, electronic media, festivals, literature, multidiscipline, music, theater, visual arts, folk arts and minority arts.