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The Arts & Justice Collective

Marstons Mls, MA

NEA Big Read

FY2024

About

The Arts & Justice Collective hosts Big Read Cape Cod, exploring themes within “Citizen: An American Lyric.” We are a group of non-profit or mission driven organizations based on Cape Cod, MA that uses our collective strengths, missions, and resources to empower each other and our community to create a culture of belonging for members of historically-excluded groups through art and social justice.

Award Details

  • NEA Big Read
    Grant or Award Received
  • Massachusetts
    Location
  • $15,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2024
    Fiscal Year of Award

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