A hearty congratulation to SIFTer Bettina Escauriza on receiving the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship – an unrestricted $85K grant!!!
Pew Fellowships in the Arts
Supporting artists since 1992, the Pew Fellowships in the Arts program nurtures regional artistic talent through 12 annual unrestricted grants. This year’s fellowships total $1 million to support a dozen Philadelphia-area artists, with each receiving $85,000 in unrestricted funds—an increase of $10,000 from the previous year. Beyond the monetary award, each fellowship includes professional advancement resources such as financial counseling, workshops, and opportunities to participate in artist residency programs.
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Asks…
How can arts organizations chart a path toward greater sustainability at a time of challenge? What connections are forged when communities share their stories through art? How does a deeper understanding of American history shape our collective identity now? And what is possible when artists are empowered to dream and bring their visions to life? READ MORE