FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Saints is a 501c3 not for profit organization whose members volunteer for the performing arts in the Chicago-land area. Each and every member is more than a fan of the arts; he or she is also a contributing sponsor of the arts through our Annual Grants Program.
Since 1992, the Saints have provided almost $225,000 through our grant program endowing theatres, music, dance and performance art companies in the local area. Some companies enriched our lives for a while but are no longer with us; others not only endure but have reached national and international prominence
This year our Grants Committee received 55 applications. The Saints are funding an astounding 40% of the applicants. 11 are first time recipients. During this year, our momentous 30th anniversary, The Saints are very pleased to announce over
$ 52,000 in grants which will be divided between 22 deserving companies. This year's grants are given in memory of Saints' former President BJ Nelson who unexpectedly passed away in office in December, 2009.
We are pleased to announce that the Saints' 2010's Grants are awarded to:
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Collaboraction
Dance Works Chicago
Dog & Pony Theatre Co
Ensemble Espanol
Hypocrites
Live Wire Theatre
Mostly Music
Piccolo theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago
Promethean Theatre
Quest Theater Ensemble
Raven Theatre
Redmoon Theatre
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Side Show Theatre
Silk Road Theater Project
Theater 7
Theater Wit
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
Victory Gardens Theatre