Fund for the Arts

Fund for the Arts

Non-profit Organization Management

Louisville, KY 1,056 followers

Arts are the soul of our city.

About us

Our Mission To maximize the impact of the arts on economic development, education and the quality of life for everyone by generating resources, inspiring excellence, and creating community connections. What We Do Fund for the Arts is a regional nonprofit committed to building a vibrant community through the power of the arts. With the help of nearly 20,000 donors, Fund for the Arts supports a range of arts organizations and drives accessibility across neighborhoods, schools, community center, senior care facilities, parks, libraries, and public spaces. We believe the arts fuel our regional economy, inspire student success, bring people together, and simply make Greater Louisville an amazing, unique community. World-Class Institutions Fund for the Arts strives to make Louisville a competitive 21st century city by bringing innovative programming, national acclaim, exciting performances and exhibitions in traditional and non-traditional spaces in our community. Educational Programs & Outreach Fund for the Arts leverages the Arts to engage students, inspire excellence and improve academic success both in the classroom and through transformative out of school opportunities. Our outreach spans after-school programs, summer camps, community centers, health and senior living centers. Collaborative Initiatives Fund for the Arts is a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in our community. By connecting diverse businesses and organizations, we leverage our thriving arts scene to address critical community initiatives and drive impact. Who We Support Fund for the Arts invests in collective impact and in a strong, sustainable thriving arts sector. We provide general operating support grants to 14 cultural partners, project-based matching fund support to numerous nonprofits, and arts-in-education grants to teachers and schools.

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1949

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Employees at Fund for the Arts

Updates

  • #ThankYouThursday Thank you, Jefferson County Public Schools Employees, for investing in the power of the arts! Your support helps us ignite creativity, connect communities, and inspire change across the Greater Louisville area. Together, we’re making the arts accessible to everyone and building a stronger, more vibrant community. We couldn’t do this work without partners like you, and we’re so grateful for your commitment to our mission.

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  • We’re excited to welcome Nubia Bennett as Fund for the Arts' new Executive Assistant! 🎉 Coming to us from Social Justice Youth Coalition, she brings with her a wealth of experience from organizations and institutions such as Leadership Louisville, Louisville Metro Government, Spalding University, and the University of Louisville. In her role, she’ll be the key connector for our Leadership Team, coordinating communications, supporting the Board of Directors, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes. We’re thrilled to have her expertise and energy on board—welcome to the team, Nubia!

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  • #ThankYouThursday Thank you, Norton Healthcare and Employees, for investing in the power of the arts! Your support helps us ignite creativity, connect communities, and inspire change across the Greater Louisville area. Together, we’re making the arts accessible to everyone and building a stronger, more vibrant community. We couldn’t do this work without partners like you, and we’re so grateful for your commitment to our mission.

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  • #ThankYouThursday Thank you, LG&E and KU Energy LLC and employees, for investing in the power of the arts! Your support helps us ignite creativity, connect communities, and inspire change across the Greater Louisville area. Together, we’re making the arts accessible to everyone and building a stronger, more vibrant community. We couldn’t do this work without partners like you, and we’re so grateful for your commitment to our mission.

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  • ❄️We are excited to announce the 6 latest recipients of the Winter 2024 Community Event Mini-Grant!⛄ This funding opportunity is designed to support individuals, groups, and organizations with existing, short-term, one-time innovative, creative, community events, and to make both the application and reporting processes more accessible. To learn more about their events, read our press release here - https://lnkd.in/gFHmFg5z As always, this grant application is rolling! If you think your event could benefit from this grant, apply before January 17, 2025!

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