Register for the 2016 GIA Conference

Register today for the 2016 GIA Conference, to be held October 16-19 in Saint Paul, MN. The GIA Conference provides the only national opportunity for arts grantmakers from across the country to come together to share knowledge and ideas, develop collective strategies, and learn about the latest initiatives in arts grantmaking. This year’s conference will feature over 40 sessions and inspiring keynote presentations and performances. A highlight of the conference will be a special Tuesday evening celebration on the shore of the Mississippi River. GIA members are eligible for discounted conference registration.

New Web Conference Series on Racial Equity in Grantmaking

GIA introduces a special four-session series of web conferences, “Practices for Advancing Racial Equity in Arts Grantmaking.” The first session will provide an update on GIA’s racial equity work, while the following three will explore practices funders can use to advance racial equity throughout the grant cycle. This series will feature examples from public, private, and intermediary grantmakers that we hope will offer inspiration for other funders examining their own assumptions and practices.

Tuesday, July 19
GIA’s Progress Report on Advancing Racial Equity in Arts Philanthropy

Thursday, July 21
Before the Announcement: Eligibility, Criteria, and Application

Tuesday, August 2
Before the Deadline: Spreading the Word and Technical Assistance

Thursday, August 4
Before and After the Decisions: Panel Review Process and Post-Cycle Support

Registration is now open for individual sessions or the entire series.

GIA Podcast: Eric Booth on Building the Field of Teaching Artistry

In the latest episode of the GIA Podcast, we speak with author and educator Eric Booth on the field of teaching artistry and what the US can learn from abroad to increase arts education access for all children.

At the League of American Orchestras conference in June, the Honorable Elijah Cummings, U.S. Representative (MD-7), delivered an inspiring keynote speech on the importance of racial equity and opportunity in arts education…

The Redford Center has announced a program to work with fledgling filmmakers, offering financing and guidance to five teams who have ideas for films with environmental topics…

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the inaugural cohort of the Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) Program. Supported by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation and Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment, the RLC program will form a cohort of ten exceptionally talented early­career leaders of color…