GIA Blog

Sarah Lutman Interviews Jerome Foundation President Ben Cameron
Posted on April 4, 2016 by Monica

By Sarah Lutman, writing for Twin Cities Business:

Ben Cameron became president of the St. Paul-based Jerome Foundation in January. He previously led Target’s giving in the arts and most recently worked in New York for the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, one of the nation’s largest arts funders. ... [Twin Cities Business] spoke to Cameron recently to learn about the Jerome Foundation’s vision for arts funding.
Washington Regional Assn. of Grantmakers Shares Resources from Racial Equity Learning Series
Posted on April 1, 2016 by Monica

Resources from Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers' Putting Racism on the Table learning series are available online. The series is a monthly convening of philanthropic CEOs and trustees to explore key elements of racism. Video from the first convening of the series, a presentation on structural racism by john a. powell, is available along with a discussion guide and other resources for grantmakers.

What Does It Mean for Artists to Sustain a Career in the Gig Economy?
Posted on April 1, 2016 by Monica

In his post on Creativz.us, Steven J. Tepper offers four pieces of advice for institutions to better support artists in the gig economy:

To support artists and creative workers in the future, we must reinvent and repurpose our arts infrastructure, tap into new revenue streams and train and prepare artists to be enterprising, deploying their creative talents across multiple roles and sectors.
Levitt Pavilions Sunsets, Combines National Programs Under Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation
Posted on April 1, 2016 by Monica

From Levitt Pavillions:

Beginning [April 2016], the work of the national nonprofit, Levitt Pavilions, will be carried out by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, furthering its mission to strengthen communities across the country through free, live music. As part of the transition, the Levitt Foundation has unveiled a new logo reflecting its core values to support creative placemaking projects that are catalytic, dynamic and promote joy, inclusivity and connectedness.
Member Spotlight on The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Posted on April 1, 2016 by SuJ'n

For the month of April, GIA’s photo banner features artists and projects supported by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (The Center). The Center is a multidisciplinary grantmaker dedicated to fostering a vibrant cultural community in the greater Philadelphia region. Established in 2005 to house the cultural funding programs of The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Center recently marked its tenth year of grantmaking in support of a broad spectrum of cultural organizations and artists— from major civic institutions, to independent artists and curators, to artist-driven and community-based organizations.

New from the GIA Reader: Snapshot of Arts & Culture Funding Data
Posted on March 31, 2016 by Steve

The latest issue of the GIA Reader features our annual Arts Funding Snapshot, with foundation data analysis from Steven Lawrence and Reina Mukai of Foundation Center. This and past snapshots are available in our online library.

Getty Foundation Funds Pacific Standard Time with Nearly $14 Million in Grants
Posted on March 30, 2016 by Monica

The Getty Foundation has awarded nearly $14 million in grants to support their second edition of Pacific Standard Time, a regional collaborative effort of 46 art exhibitions and events from San Diego to Santa Barbara opening in 2017. Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA will explore art of the Latin American diaspora.

New from the GIA Reader: Unmasking the Hidden Attraction of the Arts
Posted on March 28, 2016 by Steve

In Unmasking the Hidden Attraction of the Arts, Bill O’Brien of the National Endowment for the Arts discusses the growing role of artists and the arts in cross-sector work, including in healthcare and science.

Canada Increases Arts Funding $1.9B in New Federal Budget
Posted on March 28, 2016 by Monica

By Sandra Abma, writing for CBC News:

[Canada's] biggest arts and cultural institutions, including the CBC, are getting a cash infusion over the next five years. Local arts organizations will also see a financial boost to aid in construction of cultural spaces and repairs to existing facilities. The Canada Council, which provides funding to artists and cultural projects across the country, will see its annual budget of $182 million nearly doubled within five years, although it will see only $40 million extra this coming year.
A Tribute to Claudine Brown
Posted on March 25, 2016 by Judi Jennings

I became the Executive Director of the Kentucky Foundation for Women, a private philanthropy focusing on feminist art for social change, in September 1998 and met Claudine that October at my first national meeting of Grantmakers in the Arts. She stood out as a leader with her radiant smile and formidable presence. As I came to learn, she also stood out as a connector, a steadfast ally to all who believe in the power of art and culture to create a more just and beautiful world.