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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to Award $2.68M to 339 Arts Organizations Across the City

Friday, March 29, 2019
... and broadest community of arts and cultural organizations in Philadelphia. This year’s grantee list is the largest in ... Mayor, City Council members and other city officials will be in attendance. “It’s the work of organizations like ... an outstanding commitment to social and economic justice through its mission, programming, art-related work ...
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The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Friday, October 16, 2020
... of our programming and the work of our community relies on in person connections. The realities of COVID have forced us ... are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling 1(215) 728–9273 or emailing ... works in the service of movements for economic and social justice. For more information about Leeway, its grant ...
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Leeway Foundation Announces $49,950 in Support To 23 Individual Artists Highlighting Practices of Reclamation Of LGBQA Social Movements and Cultural Preservation

Leeway Foundation
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
In a time of global unrest and uncertainty, Leeway Foundation continues to be led by our community and grantees to reimagine our world ... works in the service of movements for economic and social justice. For more information about Leeway, its grant ...

Pia Agrawal named incoming executive director of Leeway Foundation

Pia Agrawal
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
... cities around the country, including several years working in Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector. Most recently, ... heart and mind that will ensure Leeway's ongoing prowess in supporting opportunities for women and trans artists and ... works in the service of movements for economic and social justice. For more information about Leeway, its grant ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
... Freedom” -- When Creativity Transcends A Diagnosis will be on display from Mon., Sept. 17, 2018 through Fri., Jan. ... art gives her the ability to make connections that might not otherwise take place, so she can “make conversations” ... was founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being and quality of ...
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City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 12, 2024
... Black and Brown communities, and those that do not have access to most traditional sources of arts funding. A total of $1.5M will be distributed to Philadelphia’s individual artists, small ... are eligible for higher maximum income limits and should visit the application to determine eligibility. Small ...
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09Apr2020

Arts & Culture Funders COVID-19 Response Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2020
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network's Arts & Culture Funders invites all ... efforts to support the arts and culture community in response to COVID-19. We look forward to your ... participation. Resources mentioned on the call and noted in the chat box: COVID-19 Arts Aid PHL | Application:  ...
07May2020

Arts & Culture Funders: COVID-19, Government Budget Cuts, & the Impact on the Arts

Thursday, May 7, 2020
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... across the city. The City is also expected to cancel or not renew some services contracts, which will also likely ... on their operations, this is devastating news. Please join Philanthropy Network's Arts and Culture Funders for an update ... scheduled start time. Those who register in advance will be emailed the dial-in information around 8:00 AM on the ...

William Penn Foundation Awards $8 Million to Support Small Arts and Culture Organizations

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
... Among the largest arts and culture grants awarded in the Foundation’s 75+ year history, this initiative is ... of funding,” explained William Penn Foundation Chief Philanthropy Officer Elliot Weinbaum. “PCF has a process in place to reduce those barriers. We are pleased to be able to match the funding provided to PCF by the City of ...
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Pew Appoints Donna Frisby-Greenwood as Vice President for Philadelphia Programs

Donna Frisby-Greenwood
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
... for Philadelphia programs, effective Oct. 3, 2022. In this role, Frisby-Greenwood will lead the organization’s ... life. A recognized leader with extensive experience in the city, Frisby-Greenwood joins Pew after serving as ... National Urban Fellows Inc., secretary and director of the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, and director of ...

New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor

Gabriela Sanchez
Monday, April 3, 2023
... of city funding as arts grants.   She starts the job in a time of transition in the city leadership, with a ... past directors of the Fund who came from the world of philanthropy and foundational giving, Sanchez is a theater ... go to school for grant writing. I went to school to be an actor,” she said. “I was planning to go on ...

William Penn Foundation announces new grants

Monday, December 16, 2019
In November 2019, the William Penn Foundation Board of ... development, and parent well-being. The program will be implemented in partnership with local teaching artists and ... pollution. This will inform whether further investment should be made in implementing this work. Constituency ...

Bartol Foundation names 2018 George Bartol Award Winner

Sister Cities Girlchoir
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
... and figuratively raise their voices.  We are grateful to be able to support such inspiring work.”  Click here to ... share the power of the arts to transform young women into not just artists, but leaders,” said Ms. Lee. “We are ... at the intersection of arts, education, community and philanthropy, grounded in our belief that deeply meaningful ...
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25Mar2020

Arts & Culture Funders COVID-19 Response Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
11:00am - 12:15pm
Video Conference
... arts and culture community has been and will continue to be devasted by the current COVID-19 crisis. On Wednesday, ... information as well as ask questions. You must be logged in to the website in order to register. If you have technical ... Funders Doing in Response? - by Mike Scutari for Inside Philanthropy (3.23.20) NOTES: Arts & Culture Funders COVID-19 ...
18Aug2021

Arts & Culture Funders Meeting

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... what they are preparing for down the road. Joining us will be: Kerri Park , COO, LiveConnections/World Café John ... How are you adapting to the changes? What can we learn in the process? This meeting is open to Philanthropy Network members. Please hold the date for the ...

Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Barbara Silzle
Monday, April 11, 2022
... FY2022 budget, the Mayor’s proposed FY2023 budget does not reflect the need to invest in the City’s critical arts and culture sector which will be a leading contributor to welcoming residents and visitors ... years of service to Philadelphia’s nonprofit arts and philanthropy sectors. She served as Executive Director of The ...
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Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... Association  (NRPA) concluded its  annual conference  in New Orleans, bringing together more than 7,000 park and ... Barbara Tulipane , President and CEO of the  NRPA . “Not only are the amenities something community members ... along the way to get us here. This program would not be what it is without their expertise,” said  Philadelphia ...

City Announces Awardees of $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

2024 Illuminate the Arts Grants
Friday, November 8, 2024
... and uplift Philadelphia’s creative sector, particularly in Philadelphia’s Black and Brown communities, and those that do not have access to most traditional sources of arts funding.   A total of $1.5 million will be distributed to Philadelphia’s individual artists, small ...

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Announce Awards from the $1.5 Million 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 8, 2022
... Arts Grant launched on May 12, 2022, to continue to aid in the recovery of Philadelphia’s arts and culture ... Culture and the Creative Economy. “OACCE is excited to be able deliver this funding for a second year in partnership ... achieves its goal to elevate the creatives that would not be typical recipients of arts funding.” The other ...

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Announces Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
... they need to advance or complete a creative project in the community. “By partnering with Small But Mighty ... we serve, as well as our shared belief that small can be powerful.” “Ultimately artists win when we partner. By ... at the intersection of arts, education, community and philanthropy, grounded in our belief that deeply meaningful ...
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