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Foundation Receives $747 Million
12/30/2009
Feather Houstoun, president of the William Penn Foundation, announced today that John C. Haas, the senior member of the Haas family, has directed $747 million to the Foundation, with instructions that it be used in perpetuity for the advancement of the Greater Philadelphia region.
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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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Capitalization in Philadelphia's Nonprofit Cultural Sector
06/24/2009
A new report released by TDC of Boston underscores the need for Philadelphia’s arts and culture groups, service organizations, and funders to address capitalization needs within the nonprofit sector.
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Philadelphia Public Art: The Full Spectrum
11/10/2009
A new study by PennPraxis explores Philadelphia’s public art inventory and identifies opportunities for the city to modernize and improve the policy systems that nurture it. According to the authors, Philadelphia has “an historic opportunity, with fresh leadership in the new Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, to improve upon and explore new forms of expression tied to our identity as a world-class city.”
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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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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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