- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 01:30
The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA), an Arts and Cultural 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization, is pleased to announce that, for the third consecutive year, the EQT Foundation has awarded a grant to be used for the 2019 EQT/MVAA Summer Concert Series.
The $20,000 grant will assist and continue the growth of the Non Profit organization established in November 2015. The funding will be complimenting sponsorships, donations and other grants to support the ten (10) scheduled events to begin in April 2019 and ending the concert season in November 2019.
Beginning April 14, the MVAA will kick off the year with a seasonal gala to be held locally announcing the grant award, entertainment schedule and locations. Between June 2019 and September 2019, eight (8) outdoor concerts will be presented FREE to the public featuring local and professional artists of varied genres. Concert locations will be Chess Park in Monongahela and Palmer Park in Donora. November 3rd will be the final concert of the 2019 season featuring “the Twin Coaches Jr. Stage Band”, local artists and various dignitaries. As the year progresses, the MVAA Board of Directors will announce dates, venues, and artists to be featured.
The MVAA mission is an ongoing program that will meet long-term goals of preserving the history of the Mon Valley Arts and Cultural activities while developing the young Mon Valley talent for future generations.
For more information: visit www.monvalleyacademyforthearts.org or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org
