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Knight Art Challenge announces 63 finalists, including Indy Hall and theartblog

The Knight Arts Challenge announced 63 finalists for its Philadelphia call for 150-word grant applications.

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[Full Disclosure: Yes, this author applied. No, he didn't win. Yes, he can still report on and think the Knight Arts Challenge rocks.]

The Knight Arts Challenge announced 63 finalists for its Philadelphia call for 150-word grant applications.
See all of the finalists here, which include applications such as:

  • African American Museum in Philadelphia: to share the unifying power of the arts by showcasing commissioned dance and gospel performances through free weekly concerts at the museum’s Seventh Street Plaza.
  • Indy Hall: to strengthen the city’s creative community by turning an entire city block into a creative co-working community center.
  • Kimmel Center: to use the arts to revitalize neighborhoods by transforming a vacant lot into a community center for performance art.
  • theartblog.org: to broaden participation and excitement in the visual-art scene by creating a smart phone app that gives a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Philadelphia art galleries.
Companies: African American Museum in Philadelphia / Indy Hall / Kimmel Center / Knight Foundation
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