We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and in the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.
Knight New Work 2023: Detroit
For the first time Knight Foundation announces a call for proposals from Detroit artists and organizations that leverage technology in their work. The month-long open call for proposals by Detroit-based artists and arts organizations that leverage technology in their work to foster meaningful connections between people and place. Detroit-based artists or arts organizations across artistic genres can submit their 2023 Knight New Work proposal from June 20, 2023, through July 21, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants are required to be based in or to have direct ties to metro Detroit, their works must premiere in the area and must incorporate technology. Read more and apply here.
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We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and in the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.


















