"You are among a group of two hundred eighty-four (284) small- and medium-size artistic and cultural organizations that serve this city's citizens in neighborhoods in all five boroughs. We believe that institutions like yours are responsible for giving New York City the unparalleled artistic and cultural spirit that has made it the envy of the world. We wanted to choose a wide variety and geographically diverse group of institutions that may need extra support in these uncertain times. The grant you will recieve will be an award for general support and is in recognition of your mission and service to the life and needs of the city."
-Vartan Gregorian
President of The Carnegie Corporation of New York