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The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), an affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI), has awarded $2,200 in grants to 6 Ithaca City School District (ICSD) programs that will reach over 500 students.  Drama Program Grants, Trip Scholarship Grant and the Saltonstall Foundation Teacher Residency will support students and teachers in enhancing the arts curriculum.

All secondary schools received Drama Program Grants, including DeWitt Middle, Boynton Middle, Lehman Alternative Community, and Ithaca High. These grants support the co-curricular work of drama and musical productions. Secondary school arts trips will be supported by scholarship assistance.  Saltonstall Foundation and Arts Colony hosts teachers in residence offering school-break creative retreats for teachers of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) teachers and other districts.

FABG Treasurer and Grants Chair 

Vanessa Wagner noted, “The Fine Arts Booster Group is thrilled to support the inspirational work teachers do for our students. By expanding community connections in partnership with the Ithaca City School District, our students benefit even more.”

December 2019 FABG Grants to the ICSD include 6 projects totaling $2,200 serving 1,140 students.


Drama Program Grants, 4 projects serving 600 -- $950
Ithaca High, DeWitt and Boynton Middle Schools, Lehman Alternative Community School; drama and musical production support



Saltonstall Foundation and Arts Colony, 1 project -- $750
Teacher residency support



Secondary Trip Scholarships -- $500
Music, art, and drama co-curricular trip support 
based on financial need

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