Photo credit: Detroit Institute of Arts When we launched the Knight Arts Challenge in Detroit, we knew we loved the creativity of the city’s cultural community, the quality of work, the way artists are helping to shape the city’s future block by block. That’s why we were so excited to get an overwhelming response to the challenge. […]
Article · April 25, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Photo credit: Detroit Institute of Arts When we launched the Knight Arts Challenge in Detroit, we knew we loved the creativity of the city’s cultural community, the quality of work, the way artists are helping to shape the city’s future block by block. That’s why we were so excited to get an overwhelming response to the […]
Article · April 24, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Today we begin accepting applications for the Knight Arts Challenge in Detroit, an idea that first bubbled up when I visited the city in 2010 as the new vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. I went to see what all the cultural buzz was about. I was floored. In my free time, I’m an […]
Article · March 25, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Photo credit: Power House Productions Today we begin accepting applications for funding through the Knight arts Challenge in Detroit, an idea that first bubbled up when I visited the city in 2010 as the new vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. I went to see what all the cultural buzz was about. I was floored. […]
Article · March 22, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Last week I was fortunate to be invited to speak at the Knight-sponsored SphinxCon event. A gathering of national leaders in Detroit to discuss the issue of diversity in the arts. Speakers ranged from Delroy Lindo to Maria López De León, the director of NALAC. Knight Foundation National Arts Advisory Committee member and Sphinx founder Aaron […]
Article · February 25, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
We’re living in a time of incredible change. In 2011, the nation’s Hispanic population reached 52 million, an increase of 48% from 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. Now more than ever we have the chance to engage our country’s diverse people in helping build more inclusive local arts and culture. To that […]
Article · February 20, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Today, we’re excited to begin accepting applications for the 2013 Knight Arts Challenge Miami. Each year, we’re in awe of what South Florida comes up with – innovative ideas, truly Miami ideas, ideas to engage our neighborhoods in the arts. Because of the quality of your submissions, we recently decided to extend the contest for three more […]
Article · February 4, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
Today, we’re excited to begin accepting applications for the 2013 Knight Arts Challenge Miami. Each year, we’re in awe of what South Florida comes up with – innovative ideas, truly Miami ideas, ideas to engage our neighborhoods in the arts. Because of the quality of your submissions, we recently decided to extend the contest for […]
Article · February 4, 2013 by Dennis Scholl
During my recent visit to Detroit to announce $19.25 million in arts grants from Knight Foundation, I had a moment to visit with Jennifer Conlin. Jennifer won the Knight/NEA Community Arts Journalism contest for her crowd-sourced critics concept CriticCar Detroit. She has put together a short video of the idea in action – enjoy!
Article · December 10, 2012 by Dennis Scholl
After months of poring through more than 1,100 applications, we’re excited to finally share the 34 winners of the Knight Arts Challenge Miami. This year, we’ve seen some interesting trends. First, the winners will help spread the art deep into South Florida’s communities, whether through Miami Dade College’s new art center in Hialeah, an Opa-locka festival, or a […]
Article · December 3, 2012 by Dennis Scholl
We’re excited to share big news for the South Florida arts community: Knight Foundation is committing $23 million in new funding for arts and culture. Part of a two-pronged strategy, the funding will go to some of the region’s leading arts institutions, and to fund more grassroots projects by continuing the Knight Arts Challenge through 2015. […]
Article · December 2, 2012 by Dennis Scholl