Regional Cultural Arts
Creative Fundraising, the Philanthropic Response, and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Local Arts Organizations in the Triangle
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts & Health at Duke is working remotely so you can reach us by email. Our Music at Bedside program is on hold until further notice… Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) has suspended all performances through June 1… The American Dance Festival (ADF) announced today that due to the current situation…
The Art of Giving
About four years ago, Virginia Lee was in the locker room at her local gym and saw a flyer that intrigued her. The Art of Giving (TAG) was inviting women to join their philanthropic efforts and provide grants to support local nonprofit organizations. “I was at a point where I wanted to get more involved…
Hayti Heritage Center: Steadfast Through Progress
Housed in the Nationally Historic St. Joseph’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, Hayti Heritage Center opened its doors in 1975 and since that time it’s been a cultural hub for the African American community with diverse arts programs and events for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. But six years back, when Angela Lee joined the…
Social Justice Through Art
How would people living on death row believe they have a story to share? How would they consider their story even matters? Society would relegate them to its “outskirts” along with others deemed unworthy of story, where difference is uncounted. Lynden Harris and the team at Hidden Voices are working to amplify the stories of…
Closing the Gap Through Art
Spending her professional career in public policy and city planning, Carol was no stranger to the opportunity gap, particularly as it related to children and access to cultural resources. But it wasn’t until she retired that she was able to combine this knowledge with her love of the performing arts – singing – to be…
Equity through Arts: Justice Theater Project
The following is an interview with Melissa Zeph (MZ), managing director and Deb Royals (D), artistic director, of The Justice Theater Project conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation. M: can you tell me a little more about The Justice Theater Project, and why our readers should care…
Arts nonprofits aim to increase access
Art of Cool Project, a Durham nonprofit formed in 2011 to provide jazz and build an audience for it, wants a physical home and a way to expand its audience, build its donor base and find corporate sponsors. American Dance Festival, which also is in Durham and is celebrating its 82nd season this summer, wants…
An Interview with Kidznotes
This text is from an interview with Katie Wyatt, for Kidznotes, a Nonprofit Organization Why is giving back (philanthropy) so important to you? Do you have a story, or one specific instance in your life that started you on the path of giving to others? Through what I do in music – we are giving…