The organizations are helping Miami become a more attractive place to launch and grow ventures. MIAMI — (Jan. 21, 2021) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a combined $665,000 investment in four Miami organizations that are creating more opportunities for local entrepreneurs. These investments build on Miami’s successes of attracting […]
The events of the last year have laid to rest any doubt that we now live in an information environment inexorably remade by technology. The Covid-19 pandemic, the burgeoning movement for racial justice, and the 2020 election all fed what the World Health Organization has called an infodemic of mis- and disinformation, spread largely online, […]
The funding will help Charlotte arts and cultural institutions integrate technology and boost equity to engage broader audiences. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (Dec. 17, 2020) — In a time of physical distancing, technology is playing a key role in helping artists, arts organizations and cultural institutions connect with communities near and far. To enable this transition, […]
The funding will help bring Playwrights’ Center to St. Paul and support new work, diverse artists and civic engagement. ST. PAUL, Minn. — (Dec. 17, 2020) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced a $1.5 million investment to help in the relocation of the prestigious Playwrights’ Center from Minneapolis to St. Paul’s […]
Knight Foundation’s investment will allow four San Jose arts organizations to expand audience engagement through tech platforms, digital skill building and program support. San Jose, Calif. — (Dec. 17, 2020) — During a time when communities have been rattled by the effects of COVID-19, San Jose arts organizations received a $750,000 investment from the John […]
Nine Miami organizations received support to increase diversity, use technology to expand audience engagement and produce new works adapted to physical distancing. MIAMI — (Dec. 17, 2020) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment to support nine Miami arts and culture organizations’ quest to increase diversity and […]
Artists and organizations each receive $10,000 to develop their ideas for new work. Knight also names 19 local leaders as arts champions and asks them to direct $10,000 each to artists or organizations of their choice. New Work winners and Arts Champions embody resilience, spirit and an innovative future for Miami arts. MIAMI – December […]
Knight New Work 2020 Inspired by the resilience and creativity displayed by artists during the pandemic, earlier this year we announced Knight New Work 2020. The open call sought ideas from Miami artists to create new works that reimagine how the performing arts are created and experienced during the pandemic and beyond. The New Work […]
After six years and countless contributions to the field as VP/journalism, Jennifer Preston has decided to leave the foundation early next year. She will step down effective February 1, 2021, though she will participate in the Knight Media Forum in early March. Jennifer plans to return to the Northeast, where her husband Chris Conway is […]
Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation and Comcast NBCUniversal invest in Center for Black Innovation’s mission to serve as a research center and training hub for black entrepreneurs nationwide. Miami, FL — (November 12, 2020) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Surdna Foundation and Comcast NBCUniversal announced today $2.1 million in investments to […]
