Grantmakers in the Arts

Established in 2008 and a GIA member since 2016, the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation envisions a flourishing, healthy, and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem and culturally vibrant, sustainable Southeast Michigan. The Foundation’s work reflects Fred and Barbara’s shared and expansive passion for the arts in the Detroit metro region, including Fred’s love of jazz music, Barbara’s appreciation for theatre, and their avid collection of 20^th century art.

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

GIA is pleased to announce four new members to the Support for Individual Artists (SfIA) Committee.  

From Funders for Justice:

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.  

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.  

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.

Learn more and register here. 

From Northern California Grantmakers: