Jan 19, 2019 2 min read

The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts, an arts and cultural 501c3 nonprofit organization, announced that, for the third consecutive year, it has been awarded a grant through the EQT Foundation to be used for the 2019 EQT/MVAA Summer Concert Series. The $20,000 grant will assist and continue the growth of the nonprofit, which was established in November 2015. The funding will compliment sponsorships, donations and other grants to support the scheduled 10 events to begin in April 2019 and ending the concert season in November 2019.

Beginning April 14, the MVAA will kick off the year with a seasonal gala to be held locally announcing the grant award, entertainment schedule and locations. Between June 2019 and September 2019, eight outdoor concerts will be presented free to the public featuring local and professional artists of varied genres. Concert locations will be Chess Park in Monongahela and Palmer Park in Donora. The final concert of the 2019 season is scheduled for Nov. 3, featuring the Twin Coaches Jr. Stage Band, local artists and various dignitaries.

As the year progresses, the MVAA Board of Directors will announce dates, venues and artists to be featured.

The MVAA mission is an ongoing program that will meet long-term goals of preserving the history of the Mon Valley Arts and Cultural activities while developing the young Mon Valley talent for future generations.

For information, visit monvalleyacademyforthearts.org or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.