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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

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Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . The land and funding came from William Curtis, the son of a local ship captain, who turned down money from Carnegie to build his community’s library himself. Laptops and hotspots were offered.

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The Power of Giving: Supporting AAPI Nonprofits That Align with Your Values

Neon CRM

If you’ve ever watched a video on YouTube, used a USB device, had a bone marrow transplant, gone surfing, or enjoyed any number of movies, musicians, or artists, you’ve experienced one of the countless contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Photo by Jeong Park. Courtesy of Asian American Arts Alliance.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Areas served: Worldwide. The Shubert Foundation. Areas served: US.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. Energy and Environment.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Areas served: Worldwide. The Shubert Foundation. Areas served: US.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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In the following years, New York adopted the Congress’s plan, designating the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day. The Congress’s president, Reverend Sherman Coolidge, issued a proclamation on September 28, 1915, declaring the second Saturday of each May as American Indian Day.