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March 29, 2012 - In the Media
"On Stage, Chicago Students Tackle Immigration, Poverty, Race"
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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 - Publication
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"
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December 22, 2011 - In the Media
"MacArthur Foundation Gives $504,000 to Chicago Arts Groups"
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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
December 7, 2011 - Publication
The MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund
The Working Capital Loan Fund provides small and medium sized arts and culture organizations with loans to address cash flow shortages and form long-term banking relationships. Read More
November 2, 2011 - Press release
MacArthur Partners with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation
MacArthur and Born This Way Foundation have partnered to raise the profile of issues related to digital media learning. Read More
November 1, 2011 - Publication
International Connections Fund Frequently Asked Questions
Questions that are frequently asked about the Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
November 1, 2011 - Publication
Slideshow: Arts & Culture in Chicago
MacArthur’s support for over 200 arts and cultural organizations in Chicago and the region is an expression of its civic commitment to the community. Read More
October 10, 2011 - From the field
Chicago Ideas Week Highlights City as Center for Innovation
The MacArthur-supported Chicago Ideas Week brought some of the world's top speakers together with some of Chicago's best thinkers to discuss ideas; identify common interests on which to base collaborations; and innovation. Read More
October 6, 2011 - From the field
Timeline Theatre Company Receives National Recognition
The American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, has awarded MacArthur grantee Timeline Theatre Company a 2011 National Theatre Company Grant. Read More
