Grants were awarded to 12 music organizations in three categories: 1) pilot projects/programs, 2) first-time, ongoing programmatic collaborations, and 3) operating support for newer music organizations.
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia announced today that it has been selected to receive $1,000,000 as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, a program that supports temporary public art projects addressing an ur
40 new grants will fund artists and public events that connect art with healing, explore cultural identity, and tell diverse and unique Philadelphia stories.
The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial aims to support local programs to commemorate the country's 250th birthday.
$1 million will go to the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation to undertake a comprehensive strategic planning and community engagement process and $850,000 will go to Drexel University to expand access to the Atwater Kent Collection.
The Presser Foundation announced new Capital Support grants totaling $524,700 in single year and multi-year grants to 20 music organizations.
Via WHYY | Theater artist Gabriela Sanchez will lead the city’s arts granting organization, and wants the next mayor to value the power of the arts.
Recipients include artists and practitioners working in disciplines such as performance, film,
visual arts, literature, and community-based art forms.
42 new grants will fund local performances, exhibitions, events, and artistic practices that engage with issues of identity, representation, community, and history.
