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massnonprofit.org

Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA) is a non-profit organization working to improve and reimagine public health. We connect, consult, and collaborate to solve complex challenges of access and equity

cerfplus.org

By submitting your name, images, story, and other information, you agree to allow the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) to use your name, images, and information in donor reports and external communications (i.e. social media, website, email newsletters, etc.). We want to hear your story! Featured Artist Stories

3arts.org

Dee Alexander stands as one of Chicago's most celebrated jazz vocalists, embodying what the Chicago Tribune calls "fearless innovation, respect for tradition and irrepressible creativity." A West Side native who discovered jazz through her mother's love of Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald, Alexander has become a vital force in Chicago's musical landscape and beyond. As a proud member of the legendary AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), Alexander seamlessly weaves together gospel, blues, R&B, world music, and spontaneous improvisation. Her collaborative spirit has led to recordings and performances with luminaries including Ramsey Lewis, Hamid Drake, Ernest Dawkins, and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, while her mentorship under multi-instrumentalist "Light" Henry Huff shaped her into an accomplished voice improviser unafraid to "take risks and cross boundaries." Alexander's commitment to community runs deep. Through the Chicago West Community Music Center, she mentors young vocalists, helping them develop their live performance skills and prepare for competitions. Her curatorial work includes producing a centennial concert to Dinah Washington for the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival and creating programming inspired by Charles White's retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago. Alexander also performed with Ernest Dawkins celebrating the AACM at the International Jazz Day 15th Anniversary All-Star Global Concert at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Recognized with the 2020 Esteemed Artist Award and 2012 3Arts Award, Alexander continues to elevate Chicago's musical heritage through her syndicated WFMT Jazz Network radio show, reaching over 200 markets. Her acclaimed album Wild is the Wind earned five stars in DownBeat and international recognition, while her 2026 Jazz Legacies Fellowship from the Jazz Foundation of America celebrates her ongoing contributions to the art form. From Newport Jazz Festival to international tours,

dancersgroup.org

amplify, strengthen & unify

hopperprize.org

Emily Kraus (b. 1995, New York City) received her Painting MA from the Royal College of Art in London (2022) and a BA in Religious Studies from Kenyon College (2017).

gottliebfoundation.org

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation offers grants to individual visual artists and maintains an archive on the art and life of Adolph Gottlieb

londonarts.ca

We aim to enhance the quality of life and creative vitality of London, Ontario, through various arts programs and services including tours of public art.

winnipegarts.ca

The Winnipeg Arts Council Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with charitable status, charged by the City of Winnipeg to distribute funding to arts organizations and artists, to manage the City’s Public Art Policy, and to champion development of the arts for the people of Winnipeg. As a city-building organization, the Winnipeg Arts Council focuses on the quality of life in the city and how arts and culture determine Winnipeg’s reputation as a City of the Arts, both nationally and internationally.

elephanttrust.org.uk

Application process We cannot fund: Past recipients since 2021

qest.org.uk

If you’re into colour, texture, and playful fashion, this project from the V&A and designer Katie Jones is a brilliant place to start. Known for her joyful knit and crochet designs, Katie champions sustainable fashion that’s fun, handmade, and full of personality.