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July 11, 2012 - Press release
MacArthur Awards 13 Documentary Film Grants
A supporter of independently produced film and video for more than 30 years, MacArthur announced 13 grants totaling more than $1.6 million for documentary film projects. Read More
July 3, 2012 - Publication
Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector Contributes $2.2 Billion to the Chicago Economy
A national study by Americans for the Arts finds that arts organizations and their audiences generate a total of $1.3 billion in household income to Chicago residents, and deliver $214 million in local and state ... Read More
June 28, 2012 - From the field
Study Examines Lessons of “Building Boom” for Cultural Facilities
A study by the Cultural Policy Center at the University of Chicago, a MacArthur grantee, assesses a major building boom of museums, performing arts centers and theaters in the United States from 1994 to 2008. Read More
June 19, 2012 - Press release
MacArthur Renews Support for Arts and Culture in Chicago
MacArthur provides more than $8 million annually in general operating support to theaters, dance groups, music organizations, visual arts programs, film and media groups, museums, zoos, and conservatories. Read More
May 11, 2012 - From the field
Reporting Partnership Explores Challenges to World's Food Supply
Food for 9 Billion examines the difficulty of feeding the world in the face of growing populations, shrinking resources, and changing diets. Read More
March 29, 2012 - In the Media
"On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race"
From PBS NewsHour Read More
March 7, 2012 - From the field
Research Papers Focus on Bullying and Digital Citizenship
Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, both MacArthur grantees, published a series of working papers on issues affecting young people. Read More
February 27, 2012 - Press release
MacArthur Announces Grant to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation
MacArthur today announced a $500,000 grant to the newly launched Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) to support online and on-the-road efforts to engage young people in civic life and deter bullying. Read More
February 27, 2012 - Commentary
Connie Yowell Describes MacArthur's Partnership with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation
MacArthur Director of Education Connie Yowell discusses the alignment between the goals of the Born This Way Foundation and MacArthur. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
The Moth, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
The Moth supports the art and craft of storytelling to foster meaningful communication in today’s society. Read More
January 19, 2012 - From the field
Lady Gaga Partners with Berkman Center and MacArthur to Launch Born This Way Foundation
Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, will officially launch the Born This Way Foundation on February 29 at an event co-hosted by MacArthur and Harvard’s Berkman Center. Read More
December 22, 2011 - In the Media
"MacArthur Grants Awarded; Joffrey and Luna Negra Head to Jacob’s Pillow Dance"
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More
December 22, 2011 - In the Media
"MacArthur Foundation Gives $504,000 to Chicago Arts Groups"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
December 21, 2011 - Press release
Chicago Arts and Culture Groups and International Collaborations
MacArthur awarded $504,000 in new grants to 12 Chicago arts and culture organizations to conduct collaborations with arts groups in nine countries. Read More
