Jubilee Theatre Receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, today announced that Jubilee Theatre has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support an educational outreach partnership for high school students between Jubilee Theatre and the Fort Worth ISD. Jubilee Theatre is one of 1,057 not-for-profit organizations recommended for a grant as part of the federal agency's first round of fiscal year 2011 grants. In total, the Arts Endowment will distribute $26.68 million to support projects nationwide.

An independent agency of the federal government, the National Endowment for the Arts advances artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman said, "I continue to be impressed with the creative, innovative, and excellent projects brought forward by arts organizations across the country. Our grantees are not only furthering their art forms but also enhancing their neighborhoods by making them more vibrant, livable, and fun."

"Jubilee Theatre is proud to have received funding from the NEA for our educational outreach programs in the Fort Worth ISD," said Benjamin Espino. "This is the first NEA grant that Jubilee Theatre has received and arriving during our 30th Anniversary Season reinforces the importance of Jubilee Theatre to our community."

About Jubilee Theatre

Jubilee Theatre was founded by Rudy and Marian Eastman in 1981 with a mission to create and produce theatrical works that reflect the African-American experience. Since its inception, Jubilee Theatre has grown to become an important part of the Fort Worth arts community, reaching over 18,000 individuals last season. This season, Jubilee Theatre celebrates its 30th Anniversary of sharing the African-American experience as told through live theater.

The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government that has awarded more than $4 billion on projects of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the National Endowment for the Arts at arts.gov.