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"At Bloomberg Philanthropies, we're big believers in public art, because we
know what's possible when cities and artists join forces as creative partners."
— Mike Bloomberg
The Arts are a critical part of our mission to improve and extend lives. The
creative sector is uniquely able to convene people in ways that foster
inspiration, communication, and collaboration — all necessary for social
cohesion and resilience.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the sudden absence of shared cultural
opportunities was devastating — and amplified the challenges of quarantine and
social distancing. As we begin to gather together again, art and culture will
be more vital than ever before in reforging our communities.
In this edition of the Impact Newsletter, we're proud to showcase a few of
the many arts programs and projects that Bloomberg Philanthropies supports. In
every case, we've tried to highlight art you can engage with onsite, or online
from wherever you are.
After a year of limitations, we're happy to see these possibilities come to
life.
— Bloomberg Philanthropies
Creating to Remember: The Greenwood Art Project
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As part of our Public Art Challenge, the Greenwood Art Project is
commemorating the centennial of the Black Wall Street Massacre, raising
awareness of the loss of life and destruction, and celebrating the resilience
of the Black community. Led by MacArthur Award winning artist, Rick Lowe, 30
artists opened visual art installations, performances, historical tours,
virtual exhibits, and films at dozens of locations throughout Tulsa, Oklahoma.
For those who can't visit in person, explore the projects on the Greenwood Art
Project site, or access the digital guide available onBloomberg Connects
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Beauty and Urgency: Maya Lin's Ghost Forest
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"Maya Lin's 'Ghost Forest' isn't only a beautiful work of public art — it also
communicates the urgency of acting on climate change,"said our CEO Patti Harris
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visited the Bloomberg Philanthropies-supported installation in Manhattan's
Madison Square Park. The project from Maya Lin transplants a stand of 40-foot
tall Atlantic white cedar trees to downtown Manhattan as an awe-inspiring
reminder of the beauty of nature, and the threat of environmental degradation.
Visit the Ghost Forest in person if you're in New York City, or online to
explore images, take a virtual audio tour, watch a video with the artist, and
immerse yourself in an environmental soundscape.
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Revitalizing Streets and Strengthening Communities: The Asphalt Art Initiative
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Our Asphalt Art Initiative helps cities engage and energize their public
spaces with art, while also improving public safety and enhancing foot traffic
in business districts. You can read more about Asphalt Art inrecent New York
Times coverage
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explore our interactive map to see completed projects, watch videos with the
artists, and learn where new installations are planned.
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Tribeca At Home: The Festival Comes to You
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Bloomberg Philanthropies is a proud supporter of the Tribeca Film Festival,
where innovative filmmakers come each year to share their bold visions. This
year, you can access dozens of films as part of Tribeca At Home, starting June
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Public Art Featured on NBC's TODAY Show
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Bloomberg Philanthropies was included in a recent TODAY Show segment on the
value of public art. The piece looked at how public projects can help people
see their communities in a new way — and took a close look at one of our Public
Art Challenge winners, A New View Camden.
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Photo Spotlight
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A look inside one of the works from the Greenwood Art Project: The American
Dream by Sarah Ahmad offers an "unexpected sanctuary" with multiple symbolic
elements, including the canvas tent modeled after emergency shelters
constructed following the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.Learn more →
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What can you explore through our Bloomberg Connects virtual arts and culture
app?
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Click any of the links below to get the Bloomberg Connects app, and open up
digital access to these facilities and many others around the world:
The Greenwood Art Project
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The Central Park Conservancy
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Phillips Collection
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The MET Cloisters
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New York Botanical Garden
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National Theatre London
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Guggenheim Museum NYC
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MoMA PS1
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Black Cultural Archives
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The Frick Collection
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Sir John Soane's Museum
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About our work
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 810 cities and 170 countries around the
world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Public
Health, Education, Government Innovation, Environment, and the Arts.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg's giving,
including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as
Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the
world. In 2020, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.6 billion.
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