Congratulations to the 14 local arts organizations recently selected by the city of Corpus Christi’s Arts and Cultural Commission to receive grants for projects in 2017.
These projects were chosen for their aid in promoting tourism, adding significant local economic impact to the convention and hotel industry. 
The total of $196,000 will be spread between: 
• La Competencia Folklorica De Tejas sponsored by Alcorta’s Folklorico Diamante
• Arts Alive! sponsored by the Art Center of Corpus Christi
• American Portraiture Today Smithsonian Exhibition sponsored by the Art Museum of South Texas
• 19th annual Free to the Public Show sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico
• “Snow White” sponsored by Corpus Christi Ballet
• Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society Concert Series 2017 sponsored by the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society Inc.
• William Doherty’s “Messa di Requiem: A Texas Premiere” sponsored by Corpus Christi Chorale
• Bailando Dance Festival sponsored by Corpus Christi Concert Ballet
• Corpus Christi LIVE! sponsored by Corpus Christi LIVE! Inc.
• Pops in the Park sponsored by Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra
• Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Chisholm Trail Family Fun Day sponsored by Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
• Dia de los Muertos Street Festival sponsored by K Space Contemporary
• Spotlight on the Arts sponsored by South Texas Public Broadcasting Inc.
• Art and the City sponsored by the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Art Department
• Furgason Bravo! Series sponsored by the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center
• The Cathedral Concert Series 2017 sponsored by the Cathedral Concert Series
The city of Corpus Christi Arts and Cultural Commission recognized the 2017 Arts Grant awardees Feb. 21. The Arts Grant Program is funded by the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.