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"A Goal of Justice." Behind a Push for Racial Equity in Arts Funding

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12/2017
By Mike Scutari for Inside Philanthropy |  This article from Inside Philanthropy predicts the top arts philanthropy trend for 2018 will be institutional funders' intensifying efforts to boost equitable funding and ... on issues of racial equity.   "A Goal of Justice." Behind a Push for Racial Equity in Arts Funding ...
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12Feb2019

Equity in Action: Building Social Capital

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Esperanza Arts Center
... of how to support and grow arts and cultural organizations rooted in communities. Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Arts & Culture Funders and the ...
15Nov2017

Arts & Culture Funders Webinar - Not Just Money: Equity Issues in Cultural Philanthropy

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar
... this awareness, arts funding is getting less equitable, not more. Just 2 percent of all cultural institutions receive nearly 60 percent ... recent report, Not Just Money: Equity Issues in Cultural Philanthropy . Not Just Money  explores inequitable patterns in funding ...
08Jan2020

Rebuild Philadelphia: Investing to Activate Opportunity, Engagement and Equity in Neighborhoods

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
Free Library of Philadelphia
... discussion and interactive session that will give Philanthropy Network members the opportunity to: Learn about using data ... and promoting diversity and economic opportunity; and Be the first to hear about what to expect from Rebuild in the coming year. and ...

Philadelphia's Lenfests receive Carnegie Medal for their extraordinary philanthropy

Thursday, October 5, 2017
... Lenfest (center, with medals) at the Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy luncheon at the New York Public Library. NEW YORK — As ... like being recognized. We don’t go out of our way to be recognized.” Read the full article and  more about the ...
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The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes $2.67 million to a diverse mix of arts & culture organizations

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
... their dedication and contributions. Support of the arts is not an option, it is an essential part of what defines us as a first class ... passionate about the arts, but was a fierce advocate for justice and equity for all of our citizens.” The 2018 recipient of the ...
14May2019

Equitable Grantmaking in the Arts & Culture Sector

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Please join us for Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia's next Arts & Culture Funders Group ... discussion will focus on equitable grantmaking practices in the arts and culture sector.
16Feb2017

Arts and Culture Funders Roundtable: DEI in the Regional Arts and Culture Sector

Thursday, February 16, 2017
8:45am - 11:30am
Philadelphia, PA
Please join Philanthropy Network for the next Arts and Culture Funders Roundtable that will ... regional arts and culture funding community.

Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, October 7, 2019
... are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling (215) 545-4078 or emailing info@leeway.org . ... support. Press inquiries and photo requests should be directed to Brittnie Knight (215) 545-4078 or ... works in the service of movements for economic and social justice. For more information about Leeway, its grant programs, grantees and ...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund Gives $232,886 to Support Youth in 13 Local Arts and Culture Groups

Monday, June 11, 2018
... in grades 5-8 three days weekly in 2018-19; the school does not currently have a music program for students. Clay Studio – ... and students in temporary detention through Juvenile Justice Services. The program enables students to develop transferable skills ...
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Leeway Foundation Awards Nine Philadelphia Artists with $15,000 Transformation Award

Friday, December 21, 2018
... acknowledging their commitment to art and social justice that impacts a larger audience or community. This year’s recipients ... deadlines are March 1 and August 1. Both applications will be available on the Leeway website, and may also be obtained by calling ...

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 its 28-year ... Mayor, City Council members and other city officials will be in attendance. “It’s the work of organizations like the ... an outstanding commitment to social and economic justice through its mission, programming, art-related work product, or services ...
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Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... the foundation’s Centennial Legacy Mural “Strength in our Bonds” at its permanent location at 23rd and Market Streets in ... Muralist. “This mural is a testament to community philanthropy,” Ramos said.  “We knew that the artist, the concept, the ...
26Feb2019

Creating a Data-Informed Community for Our Work

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
8:15am - 10:00am
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Out of School Time Funders ... you to a discussion on the importance and impact of data in our work as change agents.

The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
... art gives her the ability to make connections that might not otherwise take place, so she can “make conversations” with those who ... was founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being and quality of life that others ...
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Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... Tulipane , President and CEO of the  NRPA . “Not only are the amenities something community members already deserve, but ... along the way to get us here. This program would not be what it is without their expertise,” said  Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney ...

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Announces Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
... we serve, as well as our shared belief that small can be powerful.” “Ultimately artists win when we partner. By ... works at the intersection of arts, education, community and philanthropy, grounded in our belief that deeply meaningful arts experiences ...
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Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Philadelphia Arts and Cultural Organizations

Tuesday, July 24, 2018
... of color, that have a vibrant cultural life but do not have the same access to resources,” added Beth Feldman Brandt, Executive ... works at the intersection of arts, education, community and philanthropy, grounded in our belief that deeply meaningful arts experiences ...
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William Penn Foundation awards $11.8 million in Arts & Culture funding

Thursday, May 30, 2019
... Today the William Penn Foundation announced $11.8 million in funding for 35 arts and culture organizations. These grants offer ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. The Foundation’s assets exceed $2.3 ...

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