GIA Conference proceedings

These remarks were presented by Rip Rapson, president, The Kresge Foundation, to the closing plenary of the 2017 GIA Conference in Detroit, Michigan, on October 31, 2017.

Thank you, Eddie, for such a gracious introduction.

Grantmakers in the Arts – 2009 Conference – Sunday, October 18, 2009

Morning: Opportunities in Arts Education: What’s Different Now?

October 11, 2008

Ben Cameron:

Tonight's session is called Ten Reasons to Commit Suicide or Have a Strong Drink After, as we begin to turn to the state of our national economy.

   2008 GIA Conference Program (1.25Mb)

   2008 GIA Conference Brochure (1.73Mb)

Here's a link to a brief video from Taos Public Access Television on the building of the horno for the 2007 conference.

See also:
A report on Changes in the Environment for Arts & Culture: Part 2
A transcript of Changes in the Environment for Arts & Culture: Part 2

John McGuirk:

See also:
A transcript of Part 1, a conversation with Adrian Ellis moderated by John McGuirk
A transcript of Part 2, the event reported on here

Introduction

Grantmakers have pursued many strategies to stabilize arts organizations through leadership and governance initiatives, general operating support programs, audience development, technical assistance programs, endowments and other capacity-building efforts. Have these funding strategies worked? Or do we need to look for answers for alternative means of support beyond traditional 501(c)(3) structures? Designed to be a lively and candid discussion by funders about their funding practices, lessons learned and potential innovations. (Roundtable)

Themes (verbatim) from the session included: