By Locust Projects Attention South Florida artists! Locust Projects is pleased to announce the second year of Out of the Box, a new initiative that will increase exposure to contemporary art by sponsoring projects in public locations throughout Miami. The program launched with the Billboard Project in December 2010, for which internationally renowned artist Liam Gillick was [...]
In the last four years, Knight Foundation has funded 78 ideas, granting $17.5 million, to bring South Florida together through the arts. Here are just a few winning ideas from previous years. Applications close March 2 – submit your best idea now! The Rhythm Foundation received support to showcase Haitian music and launch the upcoming [...]
Are you wondering if your idea qualifies for the Knight Arts Challenge? What exactly do we consider ART? Good question. There are many definitions, but we like this one: The conscious use of skill and creative imagination. We are not looking for social projects that utilize art to achieve their goal. We are seeking projects [...]
Many people are concerned about finding matching funds when they apply to the Knight Arts Challenge. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked funding questions. What do you mean by “find other funding to match” the foundation’s gift? In order to have the greatest impact in our community, we’re going to commit [...]
Starting Feb. 25, the SoBe Institute of the Arts begins its American Masterworks series, four programs that will include performances of a major modernist classic – George Crumb’s Ancient Voices of Children – as well as music by Michael Colgrass and a performance in December by the fine Canadian violinist Lara St. John. Friday’s concert [...]
In November, Rhythm Foundation was awarded $125,000 to showcase Haitian music through a free monthly concert series in Little Haiti. As Director of Rhythm Foundation, Laura Quinlan has played a key role in the organization’s growth and in the development of Big Night in Little Haiti. In fact, Quinlan has helped coordinate more than 400 [...]
Barry University’s Department of Fine Arts presents “What Do You Make?” the Taylor Mali Project, for three days of free public performances for the South Florida Community and one “special performance” (free of charge) for Dade County public, private and parochial schools. “What Do You Make?” brings award-winning director, actor, and educator Elena Garcia
Take a look at the questions submitted for the live chat, with answers from Knight Foundation staff.
Need a little help getting started on your Knight Arts Challenge application? Here are 5 tips for writing a great proposal. 1. Make sure your idea is about the arts. 2. Make it unique: What makes your idea truly one-of-a-kind? Be sure to highlight the most interesting and innovative aspects of your project. 3. Stay focused: [...]
Upstairs in one of the galleries at the new Frost Museum at FIU is a strange little shack. The door is slightly ajar, its padlock is open, and a motion light pops on as you move closer. The hesitation you may have about entering this wooden structure is intentional — but go ahead, open the [...]
