Sheboygan’s John Michael Kohler Arts Center scores $500K Mellon Foundation grant
- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later.
SHEBOYGAN — John Michael Kohler Arts Center has received a two-year grant totaling $500,000 from Mellon Foundation to support general operations.
In 2024, the grant will support the 50th anniversary celebration of the center’s Arts/Industry residency program, according to a news release announcing the grant.
Through a series of exhibitions and immersive experiences in related programs, JMKAC will showcase the dedication of industrial artisans as well as past and present artists-in-residence.
“We are grateful to the Mellon Foundation for its generosity,” said Amy Horst, center director, in the release. “The funds will strengthen our ability to create dynamic connections between the public and artists through our exhibitions, programming and collection.”
In December 2023, JMKAC announced the 12 new artists selected for the 2024 residency program.
2024 artists-in-residence: John Michael Kohler Arts Center announces artists featured in 50th anniversary residency
The Mellon Foundation is an organization dedicated to enriching communities in meaning and critical thinking. Since 1969, the foundation has awarded more than 19,000 grants to “activate the spirit of learning through the creation and sharing of bold new knowledge and the inspiration felt in art,” according to its website.
Have a story tip or public interest concern? Contact Sam Bailey at sgbailey@gannett.com or 573-256-9937. To stay up to date on her stories and other news, follow her on X (Twitter) @SamarahBailey.
This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: John Michael Kohler Arts Center earns $500K Mellon Foundation grant
