Series: Grant reports for Freeborn County Communities Foundation

Published 10:08 am Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Jason Howland of Albert Lea Community Theatre, Inc. accepts a grant on the organization‘s behalf from Jillian Peterson, board chairwoman of the Freeborn County Community Foundation. - Provided

Jason Howland of Albert Lea Community Theatre, Inc. accepts a grant on the organization‘s behalf from Jillian Peterson, board chairwoman of the Freeborn County Community Foundation. – Provided

Organization: Albert Lea Community Theatre

Project: Market the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Report: In addition to the grant from the Larry R. Olson Foundation Fund and the Roland Hanson and Kay L. Hanson Foundation Fund of the Freeborn County Community Foundation, ACT continues to raise funds for this project through local businesses and individuals.

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The city of Albert Lea has also agreed to utilize the remaining dollars in the Marion Ross Building Fund for this project.

In addition, ACT has received the permit and permission from the Historical Preservation to place a dynamic sign announcing its events at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center on the north face of the building. The goal is to have the dynamic sign installed before the end of  2014.