5 Oakland cultural orgs get a total of $100k from the BOOST program. Check out the wisdom from my friend Vanessa of Akonadi Foundation on how "art and culture-making are linked to our survival, on a spiritual and emotional level." hewlett.org/building-a-str…

It may be slow, but it's happening, and it's not good for non-commercial arts and culture. culturaldata.org/learn/data-at-…

Congrats New Music USA !! I interpret this hire as prioritizing broad vision and (sub-)sector leadership. Will look forward to seeing how Ms. Reed steers the org moving forward.

Here's a little taste of some work I've been involved in... apparently "listening" is a bit of a buzzing topic in philanthropy. Feels like the easiest part of the job to me so far.

It is with a heavy heart that I write that Ben Johnston passed away today at the age of 93. Ben was a composer of music, theorist, academician, author, mentor, and personally speaking—a dear friend. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on. -jon roy

Ebony Mckinney Arts Leadership Award criteria as msg: Center racial equity in your work with a focus on engaging historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. Promote emerging ideas in the arts and culture field with a vision for the future. sfartscommission.org/content/ebony-…

The NACF is pleased to announce its open call for applications for its Mentor Artist Fellowships.This is a regional artist project award focused in the Upper Midwest, Pac NW, & SW regions of the US. #nativeart #mentorfellows #artist #opencall story.cd/AAL-Ig

For leaders of youth music programs that help create more fair and vibrant communities. Three awards of $500 K each. Go get it, friends! thelewisprize.org

Hey SF music people, take 10 minutes for this survey and make your opinions known! (scroll for link) sounddiplomacy.com/san-francisco

Interesting new report from @HaasInstitute: Notes on a Cultural Strategy for Belonging. bit.ly/2N8vQJl

FREE training for arts advocates who are staff/board of 501(c)(3) orgs -- March 16 YBCA with Alliance for Justice afj.salsalabs.org/speakingout

California nonprofit workers: Today (Thursday) @ 11am PDT -- statewide call on #COVID19 with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Christina Curry & other CA leaders on supporting vulnerable communities Register here: bit.ly/ListosCA

I'm doing a webinar next Wednesday with Candid - excited to share time with some awesome people from NEFA, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and Kresge Foundation bit.ly/102120COVIDweb… #CandidLearning #ArtsMonth

A brief reflection on what the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Performing Arts team has been doing this year, and what is guiding us. lnkd.in/gRj2b-F

We're on day 3 of the 2-week PPP priority window for small businesses, but SVOG eligibility is still unclear. SBA guidance needs to be inclusive so that the community arts orgs who are missing out on PPP right now can access the #SaveOurStages funds.

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $5,000 to California changemakers whose bold actions are shifting the arts and culture sector in ways that give underrepresented populations—Black, Indigenous, people of color, LG…lnkd.in/g_VHQpY lnkd.in/gnQpbnt

During his 30 years Oakland Symphony, Michael Morgan worked at the fulcrum of community and artistic excellence. We extend our deep sympathy to Michael’s family, friends, and colleagues and are grateful for his invaluable contributions to Oakland and the Bay Area. datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/conducto…

Enjoying provocative talks w/ old + new friends at #aac17conf , hearing tensions around residencies v fellowships, civic value, fair pay

Hrag from hyperallergic kicks off #aac17conf day 2 w an institutional critique prompt... dmh "inst.s are designed to keep ppl out"...

"artists are being forced to play it safe when they go into institutions... and it's destroying us" - Paul Rucker #aac17conf