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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is a nonprofit corporation governed by the laws of the State of New York. It was founded on the 30th of June 1969 through the consolidation of Avalon Foundation and Old Dominion Foundation.
Currently, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is making grants in five core program areas: Higher Education and Scholarship; Scholarly Communications and Information Technology; Art History, Conservation, and Museums; Performing Arts; and, Conservation and the Environment.
The foundation's philosophy is to build, strengthen, and sustain institutions and thier core capacities.
Web Address
www.mellon.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MellonFdn
Currently, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is making grants in five core program areas: Higher Education and Scholarship; Scholarly Communications and Information Technology; Art History, Conservation, and Museums; Performing Arts; and, Conservation and the Environment.
The foundation's philosophy is to build, strengthen, and sustain institutions and thier core capacities.
Web Address
www.mellon.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MellonFdn
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Recent News from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Walker got a $1M grant to bring 9 new artists to the museum
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The grant comes from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. ... of nine artists whose work focuses on performance, performing arts and visual...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The grant comes from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. ... of nine artists whose work focuses on performance, performing arts and visual...more
UNC Performing Arts Center Receives $1 Million Grant
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
UNC's performing arts center has been awarded a $1 million grant to launch a new and innovative performing arts program that seeks to combine...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
UNC's performing arts center has been awarded a $1 million grant to launch a new and innovative performing arts program that seeks to combine...more
Local briefs, July 9
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The grant builds on the success of the Mellon Foundation-funded Arts@TheCore initiative from 2012, which emphasized the role faculty play in...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The grant builds on the success of the Mellon Foundation-funded Arts@TheCore initiative from 2012, which emphasized the role faculty play in...more
The Clark And WCMA Receive Grants To Examine, Utilize Technology In Art
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Two Berkshire County art museums recently received grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support their work, including examining...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Two Berkshire County art museums recently received grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support their work, including examining...more
Mellon Foundation Awards $600000 Grant to Clark Art Institute
The Andrew W. Mellon foundation has announced that it will award the Clark Art Institute a $600,000 grant in support of the institute's research...more
The Andrew W. Mellon foundation has announced that it will award the Clark Art Institute a $600,000 grant in support of the institute's research...more
C of I Mellon Digital Liberal Arts Project
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The College of Idaho has received a $100,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to incorporate new digital technologies in teaching...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The College of Idaho has received a $100,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to incorporate new digital technologies in teaching...more
Beloit College receives more than $1 million in grants
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
A three-year $600,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will focus on inclusive leadership through targeted faculty and...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
A three-year $600,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will focus on inclusive leadership through targeted faculty and...more
Mellon Foundation Announces Playwright Residency Grants
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in partnership with HowlRound, has announced grants totaling nearly $5.6 million in support of residencies...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in partnership with HowlRound, has announced grants totaling nearly $5.6 million in support of residencies...more
The Mellon Foundation and HowlRound Announce $5.58 Million in Grants
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew Mellon Foundation has provided over five and one half million dollars to support playwrights who are embedded in local theaters. The HowlRound web site provides more information about this...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew Mellon Foundation has provided over five and one half million dollars to support playwrights who are embedded in local theaters. The HowlRound web site provides more information about this...more
Here Are Five Big Trends Facing the Arts Sector. Are Foundations on the Same Page?
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
For example, we recently saw that eat-your-vegetables strategy in Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's two challenge grants to the National Gallery of...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
For example, we recently saw that eat-your-vegetables strategy in Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's two challenge grants to the National Gallery of...more
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