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Easton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Lafayette College received a $10,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant will provide support for their long-running Jazz Series programming at the Williams Center for the Arts.

Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America.

“With this support from the NEA, Lafayette College can continue exploring and contributing to Easton’s diverse culture and rich history while also engaging its students,” said Rep. Cartwright. “I applaud Lafayette College for receiving this competitive award, and I will continue to be an advocate for investments in the arts, which enhances learning and supports a high quality of life.”

“Lafayette College is grateful for the continuing support of the National Endowment for the Arts for the annual Jazz Series at the Williams Center for the Arts,” says Alison R. Byerly, president of Lafayette College. “The Jazz Series enriches student experience, contributes to the artistic growth of this important field, and provides uniquely inspiring encounters for the public at large. The NEA’s endorsement of this program is valuable testimony to the important role the arts play in our region.”