More than 20 artists, art programs and projects have been named as recipients of this year s TopArts grant program.
The program, funded since 2016 by the city of Topeka and administered by ArtsConnect, offers support for art programs in multiple disciplines.
A variety of projects will be funded with the help of the program. Following is a complete list of the 2021 grantees:
• Artistic Expressions Healing Arts Initiative: This program created by artist John Sebelius focuses on improving the quality of life for veterans suffering from post-traumatic-stress through art and self-exploration.
• Backstage TPAC at the Topeka Performing Arts Center: This outreach and arts education program works with at-risk pre-kindergarten through high school students.
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Snow, bitter cold characterize annual count of Topeka s homeless population
Wednesday was a bitterly cold day to be outside, let alone be living in a tent. Snow covered the ground, and morning wind chills were in the mid-teens.
Still, the snow s presence made it easier to find and count homeless people, said Matt Baldwin, homeless outreach case manager for Valeo Behavioral Health Care.
Baldwin teamed up with fellow Valeo employee Lisa Gaston to take part in Wednesday s annual point-in-time count of Topeka s homeless population.
Federal officials require the count to be carried out annually for Topeka to continue to receive funding for homeless-related programs, said Molly Hadfield, media relations coordinator for Topeka s city government.