And Now, Today’s GOOD NEWS: The Bartol Foundation Gives Grants To 25 Arts Organizations
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation, the only Philadelphia-based foundation devoted solely to supporting local arts organizations, announced $140,000 in grants to 25 Philadelphia arts and cultural organizations today. According to the press release, ‘The 2012 roster of grantees reflects the Bartol Foundation’s commitment to supporting cultural organizations that provide exceptional, sustained arts experiences to children and that bring the arts to Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.” Among recipients are 1812 Productions, Asian Arts Initiative, Musicopia, Philadelphia Folklore Project and more. Check out the full list of recipients, how much they received, and what the money will go towards after the jump.
>>>1812 Productions – Theatre Education Program, $10,000
>>>Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture – General Operating Support, $7,000
>>>Art Sanctuary – General Operating Support, $7,500
>>>Art-Reach – Core Programs in Philadelphia, $5,000
>>>ArtWell/Arts and Spirituality Center – Poetry Programs, $5,000
>>>Asian Arts Initiative – General Operating Support, $5,000
>>>Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra – General Operating Support, $5,000
>>>Clay Studio – Claymobile Arts Education Programs, $5,000
>>>Commonwealth Youthchoirs – Choral Education Program, $5,000
>>>Community Education Center – General Operating Support, $5,000
>>>Enchantment Theatre Company – In-School Theatre Arts Residency, $5,000
>>>InterAct Theatre Company – Theatre Residency/De LaSalle in Towne, $5,000
>>>Koresh Dance Company – Koresh Kids Dance Program, $5,000
>>>Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble – African Dance and Drum Classes, $5,000
>>>Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers – General Operating Support, $5,000
>>>Musicopia – After-school Drumline Ensemble, $7,500
>>>Norris Square Neighborhood Project – Art Factory Youth Program, $5,000
>>>Philadelphia Dance Company – Instruction and Training Program, $5,000
>>>Philadelphia Folklore Project – General Operating Support, $5,000
>>>Philadelphia Photo Arts Center – Teen Photo Program, $5,000
>>>Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre – The Othello Project, $5,000
>>>Philadelphia’s Magic Garden – Tile & Grout Mosaic Mural Program, $5,000
>>>Scribe Video Center – Documentary History Project for Youth, $5,000
>>>Spiral Q Puppet Theater – General Operating Support, $7,500
>>>Village of Arts and Humanities – Teen Arts Programs, $5,500
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