Indy Arts Council received a $75,000 grant from Glick Philanthropies to increase equitable opportunities in the arts through their Project Grants program. A portion of the funding will also be designated for general operating support to strengthen the organization’s overall capacity. Glick Philanthropies—a family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential—recently announced more than $2.55 million in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations.
Photo by Jes NijjerIndy Arts Council’s Project Grants program will provide equitable investment to artists and organizations to deliver meaningful, accessible, and community-based arts experiences in parks, libraries, and shared public spaces – where residents already report seeking and engaging with arts and culture. This grant builds on a foundation of public demand and demonstrated need, and will create momentum toward long-term, sustainable public and private investment in the arts ecosystem of central Indiana.
“Glick Philanthropies’ support of our project grant program comes at a pivotal moment for our community,” said Judith Thomas, President & CEO at Indy Arts Council. “Our strategic planning affirms that arts and culture play a vital role in well-being and connection, especially in public spaces where people gather. This investment strengthens artists, stabilizes organizations, and advances equitable access to the arts throughout Indianapolis.”
“Millions of people across the United States are housed, fed, educated, connected, and inspired because of the work of nonprofits,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “As a result of state and federal government funding cuts and policy changes, more community members will look to nonprofits to help them fill critical gaps. As nonprofits continue to step up to meet the growing needs of the community, philanthropy must step up to support those nonprofits through funding, beyond-the-check support, and advocacy.”
About Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council is central Indiana’s leading arts advocacy and services agency. Their mission is to champion arts and culture. Indy Arts Council believes every resident should experience arts and culture in a way that nourishes and inspires them. This vision of a creative life for all is central to the work they do to support artists, arts organizations, and the community.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential. Glick Philanthropies includes Glick Family Foundation, Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), and the Glick Fund at Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI). Since 1982, we have awarded more than $346 million to charitable causes in Central Indiana and communities where the Glick Company operates.
