The City of Philadelphia ended its Knight-sponsored City Hall Presents series with a free concert by the beloved homegrown talent, Kurt Vile. The enigmatic musician is a big supporter of Philly and last night, the city loved back. Vile was presented with the Liberty Bell Award and August 28 was proclaimed “Kurt Vile Day.” For […]
Article · August 30, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
Above: In Detroit, a large-scale video projection in which an artist’s paintings are brought to life through animation features a nearly life-size whale. Photo credit: Dlectricity. Wow, Detroit. You completely blew us away. After receiving a record-breaking 1,400 applications to this year’s Knight Arts Challenge, we weren’t sure what to expect. And then we started reading… Related Link Register […]
Article · June 17, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
In Detroit, a large-scale video projection in which an artist’s paintings are brought to life through animation features a nearly life-size whale. Photo credit: Dlectricity. Wow, Detroit. You completely blew us away. After receiving a record-breaking 1,400 applications to this year’s Knight Arts Challenge, we weren’t sure what to expect. And then we started reading… STAY UPDATEDRegister […]
Article · June 13, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
Photo credit: Flickr user micn2sugars. This Thursday, I’ll be at MOCAD in Detroit, to talk with folks and answer questions about the Knight Arts Challenge, which is offering a share of $3 million to local arts and cultural projects. We’ll be talking a lot on Thursday about how to make your application stand out, in […]
Article · April 1, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
Photo credit: Flickr user micn2sugars. This Thursday, I’ll be at MOCAD in Detroit, to talk with folks and answer questions about the Knight Arts Challenge, which is offering a share of $3 million to local arts and cultural projects. We’ll be talking a lot on Thursday about how to make your application stand out, in addition […]
Article · March 29, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
We had a great turnout last night at Fort Lauderdale’s Cinema Paradiso, our first of 4 Community Q & A sessions on the Knight Arts Challenge that are taking place this week around South Florida. We wanted to share what’s on people’s minds ahead of the March 4 application deadline, and some tips and insights that Matt Haggman, […]
Article · February 19, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
We had a great turnout last night at Fort Lauderdale’s Cinema Paradiso, our first of 4 Community Q & A sessions on the Knight Arts Challenge that are taking place this week around South Florida. We wanted to share what’s on people’s minds ahead of the March 4 application deadline, and some tips and insights […]
Article · February 19, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
Photo credit: Flickr user Wallyg If you have a great idea for the arts in South Florida, we want to know! The next round of the Knight Arts Challenge Miami is launching in just a few short weeks. Beginning on Feb. 4, 2013, we’ll be looking for the best and most innovative ideas from local individuals and organizations […]
Article · January 10, 2013 by Tatiana Hernandez
Thank you, Miami. As of last week’s deadline, we received more than 1,000 applications to this year’s Knight Arts Challenge Miami – which shows just how much this city’s arts community has grown both in numbers and creativity. We started the Knight Arts Challenge as a way to inspire boldness, innovation and creativity. After five […]
Article · March 27, 2012 by Tatiana Hernandez
Knight program staff will answer questions about the Knight Arts Challenge at a Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday March 14 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. A Q&A in Spanish will follow at 7 p.m., and a Creole-speaking interpreter will attend. Applications will be accepted through March 19. This five-year, $40 million initiative by […]
Article · February 21, 2012 by Tatiana Hernandez
The Knight Arts Challenge Miami is now accepting applications for the 2012 year! This five-year, $40 million initiative by Knight Foundation is looking for the most innovative and engaging ideas in the arts in South Florida. The best part is anyone can apply – individuals, non-profits, for profits, it doesn’t matter. Applications are due by Monday, March […]
Article · February 20, 2012 by Tatiana Hernandez