About ArtsFund: Mission and Donors | ArtsFund
About Arts Fund
ArtsFund Mission
ArtsFund strengthens arts in the region by raising and responsibly allocating funds to promote artistic and organizational excellence and by advocating for all the arts.
In The Spotlight
Jack Straw Productions
With support in part from ArtsFund, Jack Straw Productions assists hundreds of artists annually in the creation and presentation of new work, teaches individuals of all ages to express themselves creatively, and helps individuals document their cultural traditions. We present over 100 public presentations a year including artist talks, exhibits, performances, radio programs, and podcasts.
Foster High School English Language teacher, “Throughout this valuable program I have witnessed my students express themselves in new, challenging ways. This project helped my teenage students carve their identity at a time in their lives when that is being challenged because of who and where they are.”
About ArtsFund
Through ArtsFund, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, everybody can take part in art. ArtsFund donors support nearly 70 local arts groups, large and small, so they can provide stimulating and enlightening arts for our community.
ArtsFund also helps arts groups run themselves even better through systematic feedback on their operations, based on our finely crafted allocations process. ArtsFund also serves as an advocate for the arts through TakePartInArt.org, through programs like Building for the Arts and our Board Leadership Training program. The bottom line is that ArtsFund’s cash grants, capacity building, and other services make arts groups stronger so they can serve this region and make it a great place to live, work, raise a family and run a business.
Annual Report
In 2010, ArtsFund distributed $2.1 million to more than 60 arts organizations thanks to the gifts from companies and individuals. To learn more about ArtsFund’s Board Members, Associates, Allocations, Donors, Arts Recipients and Programs please click on the following link for a PDF of our 2010 Annual Report.