Atlanta-based Charles Loridans Foundation closed out 2010 by awarding $444,500 in new grants to six local mid-sized theater companies, music companies and museums. All told, the foundation gave local arts organizations nearly $600,000 last year.
Robert Edge, chairman of the Loridans Trustees, made the announcement of the grants last month, stating that it was important to help the city’s arts organizations during periods of economic downturn. “The Loridans Trustees are proud to support the efforts of the many people who day after day give their all to making life in Atlanta richer and fuller for all of us,” he said.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia received $100,000 to support its Working Artist Project and an additional $50,000 to support its move to midtown Atlanta, where it will occupy a new building being constructed across the street from the High Museum of Art. The Rialto Center for the Arts received $100,000 to bring nationally renowned dance troupes to the city. Actors Express, Georgia Shakespeare, Horizon Theatre, Seven Stages, Shakespeare Tavern and Theatrical Outfit each received grants of $25,000. The remaining $44,500 in grants was given to Il Brasso Magnifico, Jazz Orchestra Atlanta, Atlanta Chamber Players, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre.
