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description: Count Basie Center for the Arts makes progress on $23 million expansion.
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October 16th, 2019 | [Updates](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/updates), [Partner Updates](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/partner-updates)
# Count Basie Center for the Arts makes progress on $23 million expansion.
**by [grunin](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/grunin)**
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The Count Basie Theatre (The Basie) has made significant progress on its historic $23 million expansion project which will see the facility nearly double in size and become one of the region’s largest centers for the performing arts.
> “The alignment of the Basie’s mission and our Foundation’s mission make this a perfect marriage and one that we hope to continue to build upon for many years to come.”
>
> – Jay Grunin
The Grunin Foundation is a proud supporter of the Basie having invested $2 million to fund the creation of the Grunin Arts and Education Building, which will house studios, classrooms and administrative offices for the Basie’s growing arts education programs, as well as a second performance venue. We are confident the Basie's expansion is sure to make a tremendous impact on the cultural and educational landscape of the Central Jersey Shore.
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