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Becket Athenaeum

Becket, MA

NEA Big Read

FY2024

About

The Becket and Washington, Massachusetts communities will read The Bear by Andrew Krivak and engage in enriching and creative activities and conversations around environmental awareness – specifically the appreciation, respect, and conservation of our beautiful and rural surroundings.

Award Details

  • NEA Big Read
    Grant or Award Received
  • Massachusetts
    Location
  • $6,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2024
    Fiscal Year of Award

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