2004 Philadelphia Cultural Leadership Program Grantees

Organization / Grant / Description /
Brandywine River Museum
PO Box 141
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
James H. Duff, Executive Director & Museum Director
610-388-8335 / $311,000
over 3 years / Collects exhibits and preserves art and historic objects from 19th and 20th Century America. Includes a significant collection of paintings and archives related to the Wyeth family.
The Clay Studio
139 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Amy Sarner Williams, Executive Director
215-925-3453 / $162,000
over 3 years / Presents exhibitions of both nationally and internationally known ceramics artists. Provides residency opportunities that include studio space and access to supplies and the Studio’s kilns. Offers classes and workshops to students at all levels of proficiency, ranging from basic courses for beginners to seminars for professional artists.
Fabric Workshop, Inc.
1315 Cherry Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Marion Boulton Stroud, Founder & Artistic Director
215-568-1111 / $203,000
over 3 years / Presents the work of both established and emerging contemporary artists exploring the medium of fabric and other new materials, and supports experimentation in new materials by providing commissions to artists.
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1194
Dennis M. Wint, Ph.D., President & CEO
215-448-1146 / $810,000
over 3 years / A science/technology museum which serves over two million participants annually through exhibits, a web site and educational outreach programs. Facilities include the Fels Planetarium, Mandell Center, Musser Choices Forum and the Tuttleman Omniverse Theater.
Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896
Karen B. Davis, Executive Director
215-790-3620 / $48,000
over 3 years / Builds partnerships among business executives, arts managers and boards of directors of arts organizations in order to strengthen the local cultural community. Volunteer services include developing long-range plans, redefining organizational structure, formulating marketing initiatives and public relations strategies, building board membership, designing capital campaigns and providing systems analysis.
Interact Theatre Company
2030 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Seth Rozin, Artistic Director
215-568-8077 / $68,000
over 3 years. / Develops and produces new plays that explore contemporary social and cultural issues. Presents three to four mainstage productions each season, and an annual series featuring performances of contemporary short fiction. Conducts a well-regarded outreach program for youth.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
P.O. Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
Anne d’Harnoncourt, The George D. Widener Director and CEO
215-684-7701 / $2,160,000
over 3 years / Major international museum which houses extensive collections of Asian and European art, an important compilation of American art and an actively growing selection of contemporary pieces including works by virtually all of this century’s major artists.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Association
260 South Broad Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Joseph H. Kluger, President
215-893-1921 / $1,080,000
over 3 years / Presents a subscription series of concerts, performs at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and presents special holiday, family and student performances.
Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc.
2721 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Carmen Febo San Miguel, MD., Executive Director
215-423-6320 / $135,000
over 3 years / A multi-disciplinary, communitybased art center dedicated to the development, preservation and promotion of Puerto Rican and Latino arts and culture. Provides classes and workshops for community children, youth and adults, and exhibits the work of emerging and nationally recognized artists.
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Paul W. Meyer, The F. Otto Haas Director
215-247-5777 x106 / $284,000
over 3 years / The Arboretum’s garden and living collection are a vehicle for teaching environmental awareness and sound environmental problem solving. Collaborates in efforts to restore and conserve the open space of the region, primarily with urban forestry programs.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archeology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Jeremy A. Sabloff, Ph.D., The Williams Director
215-898-4050 / $608,000
over 3 years / The Museum is an internationally renowned education and research institute that collects, preserves, studies and disseminates knowledge concerning people and cultures from around the world. Provides public exhibitions, lectures, films and hands-on family workshops.
Zoological Society of Philadelphia
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Alexander L. Hoskins, President & CEO
215-243-5202 / $743,000
over 3 years / A 42acre facility which offers visitors the opportunity to view more than 2,000 animals in re-creations of their natural habitats.

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