Our sector continues to grapple with enormous strains. And yet, so far this year, our grantees have strengthened their communities, amplified the voices and stories of underrepresented artists, united to protect our ocean biodiversity, and so much more. 

That spirit of possibility you bring to your work inspires our own, including:

• Introducing Democracy as a new grantmaking area and approving the first grants
• Exploring strategies to build grantees’ capacity and uplift their stories as we prepare to launch a new website later this summer
• Undergoing a strategic planning process that will shape how we aim to spark change in the years ahead

Download the full letter to explore where we’re headed.