Three grant proposals representing a combined total of $41,065 dollars were recently awarded by Connecticut Humanities (CTH) to the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Grant totals included a $20,000 Connecticut Summer at the Museum grant, $16,066 Planning Grant, and a $4,999 Quick Grant.
Suzanne Lio, managing director and chief operating officer of the Bruce Museum, said, “We are so grateful to Connecticut Humanities and Governor Lamont for the continued support of education and enrichment programs that kids all over the state can enjoy”¦.”
The Planning Grant will support the development of the Connecticut Modern Driving Tour, a self-guided exploration of sites throughout the state related to modern art, architecture, artists and designers. The content of the tour, which explores Connecticut”™s role in the rise of modern art in America, will be accessible in both English and Spanish. The tour will be hosted on a mobile-friendly website and include directions on how to access each location, audio/written descriptions and images. This project represents a multiorganizational collaboration with locations of interest across the state.
The $4,999 Quick Grant award will fund a project to translate all the labels in the newly renovated permanent science gallery into Spanish. This project is a priority to create a more-inclusive museum for a growing Spanish-speaking community across Fairfield and Westchester counties. This initiative is just one component of the Bruce Museum”™s ongoing effort to improve accessibility and lays the groundwork for bilingual interpretation extending to all facets of the Museum.
“The Bruce Museum is committed to providing engaging and accessible programs for everyone,” said Robert Wolterstorff, executive director of the museum. “While this project is a fundamental next step in our transformation into the New Bruce, it is only the beginning of our journey to build a welcoming museum that everyone in our community can enjoy.”
