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BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.
These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode Island that assist with arts and culture, basic needs, children and families, economic security, education, food security, healthy lives, and housing.
The grants will be awarded to the Battle of Rhode Island 1778 Association, to support its Living History event and digital outreach program, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic for its LinkUp music literacy program.
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BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode...more
Alfred Lion, co-founder of Blue Note Records, heard Donaldson playing at Minton's Playhouse and invited him to record for his label.Donaldson was instrumental in bringing Clifford Brown and Horace...more
MSU received 12 awards across the student winners for the 2024 Festival of Media Arts.Alyssa Malloy, a graduate of the dramatic writing MFA program at MSU, won three awards in the graduate student...more
Arts R Alive in Webster City, Iowa is one of 10 McFarland Clinic grant winners.These community grants provide support to organizations directly benefiting residents in the Mc Farland Clinic service...more
The Tasmanian Government has announced the successful applicants for this year's Arts Organisation funding program.Minister for the Arts and Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated the recipients...more
Mental health challenges, including suicidality, remain persistent public health concerns worldwide.There is growing evidence of the potential benefits of arts and health practices to support...more
The Bienen-sponsored program creates a sense of community through music composition for students at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.The motivation for creating AMPED stemmed from...more
Berkshire Bank honored nationally - The Berkshire Edge.New Trustees at Berkshire Country Day School; Faculty and Staff updates at Berkshire Community College.New staff and Board Members at Mahaiwe...more
Te Taiwhanga Taiohi is the East Auckland Youth Space.It is a shared arts column space put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.The space is open seven...more
The college is calling on area professionals and intrigued residents to enroll in a set of classes within the creative arts therapy field.The classes will begin in January of 2025, in response to a...more
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Philanthropy as Key Enabler to Work on ‘Wicked Problems’
Australia’s Melbourne City Mission Chief Executive Officer Ric Holland writes how philanthropy can act as an enabler on many levels.
