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Bringing the Arts Back to Philadelphia's Children
04/07/2009
"Imagine a city and region that commits to the arts as a key tool in transforming communities and keeping youth engaged and successful in and out of school… giving students the opportunity to participate in a thriving economy in which the skills of imagination and innovation are valued."
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Commercial Corridors: A Strategic Investment Framework for Philadelphia
03/12/2009
What makes commercial corridors successful? How can Philadelphia use investments in these corridors to greater effect? A new study explores the drivers of success in areas with commecrial concentration.
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Seizing Opportunities to Maximize the Value of Philadelphia's Housing Stock
02/19/2009
A coalition of housing advocates has released two policy briefs making the case that Philadelphia should repair and weatherize its older housing stock, and target its new affordable housing construction dollars to make neighborhoods stronger and jumpstart private activity.
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Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications for 2010
11/03/2009
The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute (NELI) of Bryn Mawr College is accepting applicants for its 2010 Executive Leadership Certificate program.
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Thoughts on the Economic Recession
01/26/2009
With a struggling national economy, we’re finding that many of our grantees, partners, and regional decision-makers are interested in knowing more about our fiscal health and strategic focus. What follows is a snapshot of our current circumstances and a view into our thinking about how the economy may affect our grantmaking.
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Foundation Publications
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Annual Report
This year's edition includes feature articles by local writers on Philadelphia's new Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; strengthening Pennsylvania's policy achievements in early childhood and school funding equity; and the potential for the region's extensive trail assets.
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2007 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2007 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and feature articles by Philadelphia-area journalists.
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Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth
The Foundation has initiated a community-wide effort to reinvigorate arts education for Philadelphia’s children and youth. The following is a digest of research demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on young people. It is a snapshot of key studies that have influenced the Foundation’s point of view and approach.
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2006 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the Foundation's 2006 Annual Report, featuring original artwork by local artist Laura Hutton and articles by three Philadelphia-area journalists.
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Area Cultural Groups Adjust to Changing Audience Patterns
As Greater Philadelphia's audiences evolve and change, the region's arts and cultural organizations face the challenge of adapting the ways in which they relate to their audiences and consumers. In a new monograph, the Foundation explores several exciting and innovative approaches that show great promise for arts groups.
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