San Francisco Performances
For General Operating Support
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Amount$300,000
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Program
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Date Awarded3/22/2011
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Term36.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
A national leader in the presentation of multidisciplinary arts, San Francisco Performances is one of a handful of nationwide organizations that have flourished independently-without the sponsorship of a college, university, or major performing arts center. Under the artistic direction of its highly respected and well-networked founder since 1979, the organization presents internationally acclaimed and emerging performing artists in intimate settings. San Francisco Performances attracts a total audience of more than 40,000 people annually with sixty-five performances in a variety of mid-sized venues throughout San Francisco. In addition to its high-quality and adventuresome programming, the organization reaches more than 2,000 students in grades 3 through 12 through its education program.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.performances.org
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
San Francisco Performances is one of a handful of presenting organizations that have flourished independently, without the sponsorship of a college, university, or major performing arts center. Known for showcasing internationally acclaimed and emerging performing artists in intimate settings, the organization annually attracts more than 20,000 people to more than fifty performances in a variety of venues throughout San Francisco. In addition to its high-quality and adventuresome programming, the organization reaches more than 2,000 students in grades three through twelve through its education program, anchored by an innovative series of multi-year artist residencies. With renewed support, it intends to continue its outstanding multi-disciplinary programming.
