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    2021 Knight Media Forum March 2-4, 2021 #kmf21 | knightmediaforum.org Download the agenda here. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2 p.m. ET: Welcome Lilly Weinberg, Knight Foundation and Knight Media Forum Day 1 Host Alberto Ibargüen, Knight Foundation 2:30  – 3:15 p.m. ET: In Conversation: Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group Conde has been at the […]

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    Knight Foundation believes that the digital space holds significant opportunities for cultural institutions, and in recent years has intensified its work to help organizations create valuable digital content. Museums that do not invest in digital capabilities and offerings will miss important connections with potential audiences. This deficiency also seems likely to erode the relevance of […]

    Article · January 26, 2021 by

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    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 […]

    Article · January 21, 2021 by

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    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, […]

    Article · January 21, 2021 by

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    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, […]

    Article · December 17, 2020 by

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

    Article · December 17, 2020 by

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    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 […]

    Article · December 9, 2020 by

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    2020 Knight New Work Miami 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 […]

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