Grand Center announced that it is one of 66 organizations receiving a 2014 Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Established by Congress in 1965, NEA has awarded more than $5 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. Grand Center will receive $50,000 to design a pedestrian walkway along the eastern edge of the Grand Center District, entitled the Art and Music Promenade (AMP) Connector. This art-infused pedestrian connector will connect Lindell Boulevard to Washington and Grand Avenues and enable visitors and residents to conveniently access shops and restaurants. For more info on Our Town grants, visit http://arts.gov/national/our-town/press .