This episode sponsored by Gallery Joe.
Vice President for Arts of the Knight Foundation Dennis Scholl talks about the new 3-year, $9M program to fund the arts in Philadelphia. Any individual and any organization no matter how big or small has a chance to pitch their great idea for the Philly arts scene in 150 words or less and be considered for funding. Scholl calls this “the contest,” a populist distinction from a grant application. The goal is to fund fantastic ideas here like they have been funding in Miami for the last two years.
This podcast was edited by Peter Crimmins with music by Eric Biondo. Thanks to the Knight Foundation for their support of this project.
More Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia Grants info for you:
Live Web Chat
Fri, Oct. 22, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
at KnightArts.org
Participate in a live web chat, where Knight Foundation staff will be on hand to take questions. All you have to do is go to the website, type in your question when prompted, and you’ll get real-time responses.
Ignite Philly 6
Tue, Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m.
at Johnny Brenda’s
1201 N. Frankford Ave, Philadelphia [map]
Knight Foundation Program Associate Stuart Kennedy will participate in the 6th Ignite Philly, part of a worldwide network that entertains and educates people in short 5 minute bursts. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and speakers begin at 7:00 p.m. For tickets and information, visit ignitephilly.org. (All proceeds go to a previous Ignite speaker with a worthy cause.)
Town Hall Meeting
Wed, Oct. 27, 6:00 p.m.
at the Great Hall, Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street & The Parkway, Philadelphia [map]
Knight Foundation Vice President/Arts Dennis Scholl will lead a Town Hall meeting – including a Q & A session – just days before the application deadline. Registration for this event is not required, but those planning to attend can RSVP here.
