Newport String Project Receives Recognition From The National Endowment For The Arts

The Newport string quartet (left to right) Kenneth trotter, Ealaín mcmullin, jacob mackay, emily edelstein

We are thrilled to announce that The Newport String Project has been awarded a $10,000 Challenge America grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. This grant will support performances by our resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, pop-up performances at local community meals, and two Open Mic night events that feature performances by our  students. 

“The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support arts projects in communities nationwide,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “Projects such as this one with The Newport String Project  strengthen arts and cultural ecosystems, provide equitable opportunities for arts participation and practice, and contribute to the health of our communities and our economy.”

Artistic Director Ealaín McMullin notes, “we are honored by this recognition of our community-based approach to cultivating relationships between musicians, youth, and audiences through concerts and teaching activities that spark joy and connection. Exploring what is possible when a professional string quartet is embedded in the community - engaging with Newport’s unique strengths and extraordinary history - is at the heart of NSP’s practice. This Challenge America grant is an exciting milestone in this our 10th anniversary season, and we look forward to welcoming the community to this special series of events.”