Students at Providence CityArts work in the clay studio as part of the organization's free, professional arts education to Providence youth, ages 8-14.

Focus  Area: Arts and Culture

Key goal: Ensure the vitality of the arts sector and increase participation in the arts.

Principal target areas:

• Efforts that foster artistic and operational collaboration within the sector and result in efficiencies
• Efforts to deepen, expand, and diversify audiences for artistic and cultural presentations
• Programs that support art making with youth in public schools and community settings

Read about some of our recent grants for arts and culture-focused projects.

Organizations applying for strategy and organizational development grants through the arts and culture sector are required to participate in the Rhode Island Cultural Data Project.  Learn about  online CDP orientation sessions.

Our thoughtful, caring donors often "co-fund" organizations the Foundation is supporting when the project is a cause they are passionate about. Read about the AS220 Youth Resource Center that was generously co-funded by Vera Gierke. Learn more about cofunding through your advised fund.

Read "spotlights" on arts and culture grantees:

• FirstWorks
• Island Moving Company
• Providence CityArts
• Gamm Theatre

Learn about our impact in arts and culture:

• 2009 report  
• 2010 report