The latest round of The Pittsburgh Foundation initiative benefits small nonprofits, many of which are led by and serve Black, Indigenous and people of color.
Barrel & Flow organizers will continue to keep Black arts on tap through their yearlong art + biz initiative, which pairs creators with small business owners.
As industries grapple with racial inequities highlighted by the pandemic and protests for racial justice, recent promises by philanthropic organizations suggest positive steps.
Since 2010, the initiative has awarded $6.1 million to support artists and increase the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on Black arts.