San Francisco Performances
For General Operating Support
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Amount$315,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/26/2019
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Term3.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
San Francisco Performances has presented music and dance performances for more than four decades in the Bay Area, with more than 50 seasonal and year-round programs, attracting more than 20,000 people each year, and by providing low-cost and free concerts in a variety of community settings. The organization is renowned for showcasing artists in intimate settings, and fostering lasting relationships between international touring artists and San Francisco audiences. Anchored by its four-year artist residencies, the organization serves 2,000 Bay Area students each year.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.performances.org
Address
500 Sutter Street Suite 710, San Francisco, CA, 94102-1116, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for strategic planning
San Francisco Performances is one of the leading independent presenters of chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, jazz and contemporary dance in the Bay Area. The organization presents internationally acclaimed and emerging performing artists, introduces innovative programming and builds new and diversified audiences in the arts through education and outreach activities that also strengthen the local performing arts community. This award from Hewlett will support a leadership transition as the organization seeks to replace founder and Executive Director, Ruth Felt, who is retiring after 36 years.
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.
