Grantmakers in the Arts

January 19, 2011 by GIA News

(1-19-2011) As announced last month, grant application guidelines for NEA funding in 2012 are now available. The guidelines are for the NEA’s two funding categories, Art Works and Our Town.

NEA is organizing a series of discipline-focused webinars to guide applicants through the changes. Those interested in participating, can log onto arts.gov shortly before the scheduled time. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

January 18, 2011 by GIA News

(1-18-2011) The National Capitalization Project continues to generate much-needed debate. Here is a quick listing of blog posts:

January 17, 2011 by GIA News

(1-17-2011) R. Philip Hanes, Jr., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Hospice in Winston-Salem at age 84. From the News & Observer of Raleigh, N.C.:

January 17, 2011 by GIA News

(1-17-2011) A message from Roberto Bedoya, Executive Director of the Tucson Pima Arts Council:

January 16, 2011 by GIA News

(1-16-2011) City Journal, the quarterly publication of The Manhattan Institute, has published a review of Generosity Unbound: How American Philanthropy Can Strengthen the Economy and Expand the Middle Class, a book published last Fall and authored by Claire Gaudiani.

January 13, 2011 by Tommer

Ellen Stewart, the founder, artistic director and de facto producer of La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, a multicultural hive of avant-garde drama and performance art in New York for almost half a century, died Thursday in Manhattan. She was 91.

January 13, 2011 by GIA News

(1-13-2011) La Mama Experimental Theater Company founder Ellen Stewart passed away today at age 91. Brava Ellen!

Read more about Ellen here, here, and here.

January 13, 2011 by GIA News

(1-13-2011) Susan Josephs for the Los Angeles Times:

Since launching the controversial yet successful dance event in 2005, Israeli-born choreographer [Neta Pulvermacher] has watched her brainchild grow from a New York City happening into a national franchise produced by the Joyce Theater Foundation with support from The Boeing Company.