ARTS & CULTURE
WHAT WE FUND
Philosophy and Approach to AC Grantmaking
Arts and culture are vital to a healthy community. A vibrant arts community is one that is accessible to all and enriches people's lives. It celebrates diverse cultural experience and expression; stimulates and nurtures the creative and intellectual spirit; and values individual heritage as well as our common past.
Through grantmaking and other activities, the Foundation seeks to advance artistic achievement, increase residents' access to and appreciation of arts and culture, and promote public participation in and support for the arts. The Foundation's grantmaking responds to a variety of ongoing needs of the local arts and culture field.
In addition, the Foundation has an interest in grantmaking strategies that address the strengthening and regional advancement of the nonprofit cultural industry as a sector, a field, or a discipline.
AC FUNDING PRIORITIES
Funding Priority: Robust Cultural Community
Funding Priority: Strategic Opportunities