RECENT GRANTS
ARTS & CULTURE
Art/Theater
Artists Image Resource, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA $10,000
Open Studio Community Access and Education program to provide direct access to educationally focused print and image opportunities for artists, educators, students, and the community at large
Brew House Association, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA $10,000
The Academy of the South Side, an established program of the Brew House in Pittsburgh's South Side dedicated to the fine art technique of oil painting and realist art
Cabaret Pittsburgh, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA $15,000
To purchase a Boston Grand piano to enable the organization to program more aggressively in support of local artists and activities at the Renaissance Hotel
City of Greensburg Greensburg, PA $5,000
SummerSounds, Greensburg's Concerts in the Park Series to promote the City of Greensburg as a cultural and entertainment center and to promote commerce
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Pittsburgh, PA $15,000
Drue Heinz Lecture Series to showcase literary fiction and non-fiction writers
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA $50,000
Challenge grant to secure sponsorships for the 2008/2009 Romeo et Juliette production
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. Pittsburgh, PA $20,000
The Allegheny Front environmental radio program to educate listeners on issues that affect the environment
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA $10,000
2008 season of classical theatre productions and the works of classical and contemporary Irish playwrights
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Pittsburgh, PA $10,000
Student Matinee and educational programs
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble Pittsburgh, PA $5,000
2008/2009 season of internationally renowned new music in Pittsburgh consisting of concerts, education programs, recordings, and composition competition
Prime Stage Pittsburgh, PA $5,000
Bring Literature to Life program to address adolescent literacy through a variety of theatrical and literacy experiences
Renaissance City Wind Music Society Pittsburgh, PA $5,000
2008/2009 season of chamber music performances, recordings, and education projects
Sprout Fund Pittsburgh, PA $35,000
2008 Public Art program where communities and local artists collaborate to improve the image of Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties of Allegheny County by creating murals in diverse neighborhoods
Three Rivers Arts Festival Pittsburgh, PA $15,000
2008 Summer Arts Festival
Westmoreland Cultural Trust Greensburg, PA $15,000
General operating support for the Palace Theatre, a performance venue for several nonprofit performing arts groups, theater groups from local schools, and the stage for the Trust's own presentations
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Greensburg, PA $15,000
2008/2009 season of concert activities and education/outreach programs