Despite economy, local arts group keeps grants coming

DANVILLE – A group with a love for the arts began in 1974 in Danville. After managing to bring more than $250,000 to Vermilion and Edgar counties since then, the group perseveres even after seeing funding diminish.

The Danville Area Arts Council applies for grant money through the Illinois Arts Council.

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