OVERVIEW: NEA is a government organization that funds art projects that celebrate American artistic excellence. IP TAKE: The National Endowment for the Arts is one of the country’s most prestigious—and comparatively accessible—arts funders. Unlike … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
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A Massive Bequest Powers Participatory Giving: What’s New with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts?
It isn’t every day that a major arts grantmaker appears seemingly out of the blue, but that’s exactly what happened with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts. In 2022, a $440 million bequest from the late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, who was a major … [Read more...] about A Massive Bequest Powers Participatory Giving: What’s New with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts?
“Equity, Accessibility, Social Justice.” A Closer Look at Western States Arts Federation
We periodically publish quick overviews of grantmakers on our radar, looking at recent developments and key details about how they operate. Today, we’re taking a look at Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), a Denver-based regional arts … [Read more...] about “Equity, Accessibility, Social Justice.” A Closer Look at Western States Arts Federation
Literary Writers Get Peanuts from Philanthropy. With a New Prize, South Arts Is Doing What It Can
Aspiring writers clicking through Esquire magazine’s website should probably skip over author Nicole Chung’s reflections on her career choice and go straight to “21 Aviator Sunglasses That Look Great on Everyone.” In a piece titled “The Unbearable … [Read more...] about Literary Writers Get Peanuts from Philanthropy. With a New Prize, South Arts Is Doing What It Can
“Miami Is Our City.” How Two Generations of the Billionaire Pérez Family Give
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on March 21, 2023. Back in the late 1970s, Argentina-raised Jorge Pérez linked up with Stephen Ross and his affiliated Related Companies, the developer of New York City’s Hudson Yards. The Related … [Read more...] about “Miami Is Our City.” How Two Generations of the Billionaire Pérez Family Give
Why Mellon Is Boosting Art That Confronts the Criminal Justice System
With its latest announcement, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is making a $125 million splash in a comparatively small pool — the world of arts and humanities created by currently and formerly incarcerated people. Launched last week, the goal of … [Read more...] about Why Mellon Is Boosting Art That Confronts the Criminal Justice System
Backed by a Huge Bequest, a New Arts Funder’s Grantmaking Strategy Begins to Takes Shape
Back in June, the Ruth Foundation for the Arts appeared out of nowhere to drop its inaugural round of funding — $1.25 million in unrestricted support across 78 arts groups through its Artist Choice Grants program. The foundation was seeded with a … [Read more...] about Backed by a Huge Bequest, a New Arts Funder’s Grantmaking Strategy Begins to Takes Shape
How Much Funding Is Going to the Arts? And Where Is it Headed? Tax Data Offers Fresh Insights
Back in July, my colleague Paul Karon spoke with Northeastern University researcher Louis Shekhtman, who, along with two colleagues, crunched electronic Form 990 data to generate a revealing look at foundations’ science and medical research giving. … [Read more...] about How Much Funding Is Going to the Arts? And Where Is it Headed? Tax Data Offers Fresh Insights
Seven Questions for Jamie Bennett, Former Head of of ArtPlace America and United States Artists
I first spoke with Jamie Bennett back in 2019 when he was the executive director of ArtPlace America, the $150 million funder collaborative that positioned arts and culture as a core sector of equitable community planning and development. Prior to … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for Jamie Bennett, Former Head of of ArtPlace America and United States Artists
Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts
Art both reflects societies and has the potential to transform them. And although conventional cultural organizations like museums, opera houses and the like have historically received the lion’s share of arts philanthropy, today, some notable … [Read more...] about Eleven Ways Funders Are Supporting Social Justice Within and Through the Arts
IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Writing and Literature?
In a sentence: Philanthropy for writing and literature is minuscule compared to other arts, but the field has some steadfast supporters. What’s going on Philanthropic support for writing and literature is scant compared to other arts, we reported in … [Read more...] about IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Writing and Literature?
Southern Arts Organizations Are Often Strapped for Cash. Here’s How South Arts Is Closing the Gap
A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joy Young, vice president of programming for South Arts, the Atlanta-based organization that seeks to advance artistic vitality throughout the South.It was an exciting time for the regional … [Read more...] about Southern Arts Organizations Are Often Strapped for Cash. Here’s How South Arts Is Closing the Gap
Ten Questions for Michael Royce, Executive Director of the New York Foundation for the Arts
Michael Royce is the executive director of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that serves artists, arts administrators and arts organizations nationally. Since the pandemic began, Royce has overseen the … [Read more...] about Ten Questions for Michael Royce, Executive Director of the New York Foundation for the Arts
