El Sistema USA connects and supports a network of 150 music education programs nationwide, serving 30,000 students through professional development, research, student leadership programs, and grant funding. We believe every child—regardless of income, geography, or identity—deserves access to high-quality music education that builds community, opportunity, and personal growth. We're especially energized by Summer Now!, our new national granting and learning initiative helping member organizations strengthen and expand summer music programming.
Grantmakers in the Arts
by Nadia Elokdah in Public Policy & Advocacy, Articles & News Updates, Cultural Policy
Grantmakers in the Arts announces the inaugural Public Sector & Cultural Policy Committee!
The GIA Public Sector & Cultural Policy Committee is accepting nominations from interested individuals to serve on the Committee.
Submit an Expression of Interest
About the Committee
by Jaime Sharp in Support for Individual Artists
GIA is pleased to announce four new members to the Support for Individual Artists (SfIA) Committee.
by Jaime Sharp in Racial Equity
From Council on Foundations:
We invite philanthropic and nonprofit organizations to sign on to the statement below to join the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector in supporting the rights of philanthropic organizations, charitable nonprofits, and individual donors to give in ways that align with their values.
by Jaime Sharp in Arts and Community Development
From the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation:
Community Foundations for Just Communities
Thursday January 18 from 2-3:30 EST/1-2:30 CST/noon-1:30 MST/11-12:30 PST
Community Foundations can open doors for new ways to support artists and arts organizations. Donor advised funds (DAFs), collaborations with private foundations, advocacy and lobbying are all aspects that can bring more resources to the field.
by Jaime Sharp in Philanthropic practice
From Arts Funders Forum:
End the year with some of the thought leaders that we turn to for advice and wisdom. Hear about the most pressing issues facing arts funding, and their actionable solutions to forge ahead in 2024.
Join them for this webinar on December 19 at 11 CT/12pm ET.