GIA Releases Literature Review on Arts in Medicine
Grantmakers in the Arts is proud to release a literature review on the growing field of arts in medicine. The review outlines the various ways in which artists and healthcare institutions work together to support patient and community heath, the infrastructure that exists to support this work, and how funders can support further development of the field. This document was produced as support material for the GIA Funder Forum on Arts in Medicine, held in Orlando, Florida on February 24, 2017 and sponsored by the Barr Foundation. Read the report.
Call for Sessions: 2017 GIA Conference
Grantmakers in the Arts is currently seeking session proposals for the 2017 GIA Conference, to be held Saturday, October 28 through Tuesday, October 31 in Detroit, Michigan. The GIA Conference is the largest annual convening of arts funders and the most comprehensive opportunity for our colleagues in the field to learn from each other. We greatly value the experience, ideas, and programs that members share with each other and the field at large. GIA members are invited to propose conference sessions on our website. Proposals are due on Wednesday, March 29 at 5pm PDT.
February Webinar: Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) enacted in 2015 included several important arts education provisions that will systemically embed the arts into K–12 public education. With the new Administration in office, there are many new questions about the future of public education in the US and how the implementation of ESSA, including the provisions integrating the arts, will unfold. In the next GIA webinar, Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act in Your State and Local Community, Alex Nock from Penn Hill Group will discuss the most up-to-date developments with ESSA implementation and arts education
policy and how funders and organizations working at the local level can advocate for providing all students with equitable access to a well-rounded education. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at 1pm EST / 10am PST.
From the Archive: Placemaking and the Politics of Belonging
An article on creative placemaking by Roberto Bedoya was one of the most-read articles from the GIA Library last year. In “Placemaking and the Politics of Belonging and Dis-Belonging,” Bedoya reflects on the topic of belonging as it relates to his role as a public funder. He argues that funders interested in creative placemaking must understand the histories and politics which impact the sense of belonging to a place.
In a new, first-of-its-kind study of how US foundations access and use knowledge about effective philanthropy, most foundation staff and board members shared that they rely on their peers and colleagues, as opposed to particular organizations or publications…
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched a new partnership called Sound Health, designed to explore the connections between music, health, and wellness…
Alex Nock of Penn Hill Group has provided a summary update for Grantmakers in the Arts on current events that impact arts education and arts funding on a federal level. These events include the confirmation of a new education secretary, changes to the regulations of the Every Student Succeeds Act, and possible budget changes…
