Erie Arts Endowment
What is the Erie Arts Endowment?
In 1981, Clarence E. Beyers made a significant gift to ArtsErie to establish the Erie Arts Endowment. This gift, plus contributions from others such as Lydia McCain, has grown into an endowment valued at approximately $3.5 million, with variances due to market fluctuations.
The Erie Arts Endowment, along with the ArtsErie United Fund, provides funding for ArtsErie grants awarded to community organizations offering performances and arts events throughout Erie County.
Why do we need the Erie Arts Endowment?
The Erie Arts Endowment helps ensure that arts and culture remain vibrant in our community this year — and for years after. The Erie Arts Endowment provides funding to local arts organizations, so that, for example, the Lake Erie Ballet can perform the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" each season and the eclectic atmosphere of the annual Blues and Jazz Festival can continue? By giving to the Erie Arts Endowment, you are contributing to an important source of support for regional artists in music, dance, theater and visual art. Your donation helps to keep the arts in Erie alive and our community inspired.
The arts organizations funded by the Erie Arts Endowment touch all kinds of people, making our community a better place.
How can my organization receive funding from the Endowment?
Organizations can receive funding by applying for ArtsErie Grants. Members of ArtsErie qualify for grant notification and feedback. If you are interested in becoming a member click here.
Did you know that…
- there is no minimum gift size? All gifts are welcome and can come in many forms: stocks, annuities or cash gifts.
- you can direct your support to a specific organization or type of activity through the Erie Arts Endowment’s sub-funds?
- it only takes an initial contribution of $10,000 to establish a new special arts purpose fund?
- you can also contribute through a sub-fund established with the Erie Community Foundation?
