PARTNERS
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Americana Music Foundation
Preserving Americana music through education, the AMF strengthens the appreciation of cultural heritage, shining a light on inspiration, and promoting the engagement of future creators.
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Backline
Providing mental health and wellness resources for music industry professionals and their families, Backline is building a safer and more supportive music industry.
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Berklee NYC
Offering a one-year master’s degree program with three distinct specializations, Berklee NYC seeks to build a rich and vibrant community to nurture talent, elevate our community, and better our world.
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Biscuits & Banjos Festival
A music festival curated by GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, and dedicated to the reclamation and exploration of Black music, art, and culture in her home state of North Carolina.
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Bob Dylan Center
The Bob Dylan Center offers unprecedented access to the creative life of one of America’s most important and influential artists.
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Chicago Children's Theatre
Chicago Children's Theatre inspires children and families to lead lives of adventure, courage, and curiosity, and supports an innovative children’s program from Natalie Merchant.
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Criterion Theatre
The Art Deco 1932 Criterion Theatre serves the Bar Harbor, Maine, community as a beacon of the arts on Mount Desert Island and the surrounding area.
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Maine Academy Modern Music
Maine Academy of Modern Music (MAMM) is a community-led non-profit school of music founded in 2007, offering classes, lessons, camps, and ensemble experiences in contemporary genres.
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Neal Casal Music Foundation
Preserving the legacy of Neal Casal by inspiring future musicians and bringing mental health support to musicians already on the path.
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Newport Festivals Foundation
Creating moments of hope through expanding the cultural significance of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, and creating impactful music education and artist programs.
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Restring Appalachia
Dedicated to giving instruments back to people who lose them from natural disasters, whether they're professionals, amateurs, or just getting started in music, regardless of economic background.
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RiverFest FPS (For Pete's Sake)
Creating and operating a multi-cultural music festival — the Hudson River Music Festival — dedicated to educating attendees about environmental issues, and preserving the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger.
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Salt Lick Incubator
Supporting aspiring musicians in the early stages of their creative journeys, and seeking to help musicians develop artistically, maintain their well-being, and forge viable careers.
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Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Providing financial assistance to career musicians and music industry professionals struggling with physical or mental health challenges, disability, or age‑related issues.
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Unmanageable Arts
Supporting artists and projects that connect across discipline, history, culture, and community through creative project management and fundraising support.
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Woody Guthrie Center
American Song Archives presents the largest collection of Woody Guthrie primary resource materials in the world, preserving the legacy of America’s great songwriters.