May 24 Web Conference: Philanthropy Practice in Native and Tribal Communities
The next GIA web conference, Philanthropy Practice in Native and Tribal Communities, will be held on Tuesday, May 24, at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT. Lulani Arquette from Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and Diane Kaplan from Rasmuson Foundation will present insightful efforts and practical advice that have emerged from funders working in Native and tribal communities.
Last Call for Nominations to GIA Board of Directors
Grantmakers in the Arts is seeking candidates to serve on our board of directors. Members can submit nominations using an online form. Simply log in to your GIA Account and click on Board Nomination Form on the left sidebar of the account page. The deadline for nominations is May 25, 2016.
Member Spotlight: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
For the month of May, GIA’s photo banner features artists and projects supported by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF). Launched in 2009, NACF is a unique, national organization dedicated to strengthening Native arts, perpetuating culture resilience, and bringing together diverse communities to drive social impact.
New from the GIA Reader: Supporting Individual Artists
In an article in the latest issue of the GIA Reader entitled “Supporting Individual Artists: Translating Value, Evaluating Outcomes,” Ann Markusen summarizes a preconference session from the GIA 2015 Conference in Los Angeles.
The board of directors at The Field Foundation of Illinois has announced the selection of Angelique Power as its new president…
The article highlights a growing trend among funders of moving beyond the “overhead myth” to supporting the “real costs” of nonprofits…
A report has been released summarizing the latest Salzburg Global Seminar session in the Culture, Arts and Society series…
Intermedia Arts, in conjunction with Americans for the Arts / Animating Democracy, has released a study called “Options for Community Arts Training & Support”…
