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Flyaway Productions

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Flyaway Productions makes site-specific aerial dances through a social justice lens and trains youth and adults in apparatus-based dance. Founding Artistic Executive Director Jo Kreiter has led the organization for 28 years.

Z Space Studio

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Z Space Studio is a multifaceted performance space, theater production company and community arts hub. Executive Director Shafer Mazow has led the organization for four years.

Sins Invalid

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Sins Invalid is a disability justice-based performance project led by disabled people of color that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, artists of color and LGBTQ/gender-variant artists. Co-founder, Executive and Artistic Director Patty Berne has led the organization for 18 years.

Shakespeare-San Francisco

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Shakespeare San Francisco makes the words of Shakespeare accessible to everyone through arts education and free community performances in parks throughout the Bay Area. Executive Director Toby Leavitt has led the organization for 25 years.

PUSH Dance Company

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. PUSH Dance Company creates interdisciplinary contemporary dances that examine issues of identity and cultures alongside a dance education outreach program and dance/cultural center, the Sanctuary. Founder and Artistic Director Raissa Simpson has led the organization for 19 years.

Magic Theatre

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Magic Theatre is a center for creating and performing new American plays dedicated to supporting and centering BIPOC artists and the community. Managing Director Kevin Nelson has led the organization for five years.

Lenora Lee Dance

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Lenora Lee Dance creates and presents large-scale multimedia and immersive performance works integrating dance, original music, video projection and text. Founder and Artistic Director Lenora Lee has led the organization for 16 years.

Grown Women Dance Collective

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Grown Woman Dance Collective supports socially just arts and wellness through concert dance, community art and wellness programs and workforce development. Artistic Executive Director Tonya Amos has led the company for 15 years.

Dohee Lee Puri Arts

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $19,125.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Dohee Lee Puri Arts creates immersive performances, rituals and workshops for community healing using drumming, dancing, singing and technology. Founder and Director Dohee Lee has led the organization for 20 years.

Diamano Coura West African Dance Co

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $38,985.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Diamano Coura West African Dance Company showcases the rich cultural traditions of West African music, dance and theater through classes, performances and education. Executive Artistic Director Naomi Gedo Diouf has led the organization for 50 years.

David Herrera Performance Company

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $39,860.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. David Herrera Performance Company (DHPCo) promotes Latinx voices through innovative, thought-provoking modern dance. Founder David Herrera has led the company for 17 years.

CubaCaribe

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CubaCaribe preserves, promotes and presents dance, music and visual artworks grounded in the cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean and its diaspora. Co-founder and Executive Director Jamaica Itule Simmons has led the organization for 21 years.

CounterPulse

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CounterPulse is home to a 30+ year legacy of experimental and interdisciplinary dance and performance in San Francisco. Executive Artistic Director Julie Phelps has led the organization for the past ten years and has worked there since 2008.

Circo Zero

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Circo Zero makes live interdisciplinary and experimental performances responding to political crises, while centering queer bodies and ideas. Artistic Director Keith Hennessy has led the organization for 23 years.

Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation centers Black arts, culture and economics to collectively design, resource, transform and build collective power for the Black community of East Oakland. CEO Carolyn Johnson has led the organization for five years.

AfroSolo Theatre Company

Project Title: Rest and Care Award
Giving Area: Arts
Program: Invite-Only Grants
Grant Type: New Grant
Year: 2024
Amount: $40,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. AfroSolo Theatre Company nurtures and presents African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performance and the visual and literary arts. Founder and Artistic Director Thomas R. Simpson has led the organization for 30 years.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
Flyaway Productions	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Z Space Studio	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Sins Invalid	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Shakespeare-San Francisco	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
PUSH Dance Company	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Magic Theatre	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Lenora Lee Dance	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Grown Women Dance Collective	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Dohee Lee Puri Arts	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$19,125.00
Diamano Coura West African Dance Co	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$38,985.00
David Herrera Performance Company	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$39,860.00
CubaCaribe	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
CounterPulse	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Circo Zero	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00
AfroSolo Theatre Company	Arts	Invite-Only Grants	2024	Rest and Care Award	$40,000.00

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