The main objective of this assessment is to understand the effects of grantees’ interventions in the context of Knight’s goals for sustainability of local news.
Investments in downtown and neighborhood revitalization are more crucial than ever as cities across America grapple with post-pandemic economic pressures, increasing displacement concerns, and aging infrastructure. A new report reflects on the impact of such investments by examining the efficacy of Knight Foundation’s grantmaking strategy in nine American cities. In 2022, Knight Foundation commissioned HR&A […]
Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is created, disseminated and experienced. We created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund to support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s arts community by providing practitioners with the tools they need to increase the integration of technology in their work. 2023 Fund recipients are a […]
This article is the first article in a three-part series. Read the second article here and the third article here. The American public’s trust in institutions continues to erode – particularly confidence in organizations that provide news and information. Yet, a new study from Gallup and Knight Foundation finds that many Americans turn to individuals […]
Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is produced, experienced and shared, especially in today’s connected world. To support the long-term sustainability of Charlotte’s thriving arts community, we created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund. Grants from the 2022 Fund were awarded to 29 Charlotte-based artists in four main categories: hardware/software, […]
EPISODE 23: TERMS OF SERVICE: THE ETHICS OF FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY IN THE ARTS As arts organizations shift toward using the internet as a primary platform for their work, they’ve become increasingly reliant on social platforms for increasing their reach and impact. But how does the pursuit of likes, hits, and retweets compromise more foundational values? […]
Hodding Carter III has died. He led a life dedicated to service. He believed to his core in the power and benefit of informed and engaged communities in our democracy. Hodding was a newspaperman, a diplomat and a teacher. He held the Knight chair in journalism at the University of Maryland before being named president […]
Over the past year, Knight Foundation sought to assess the progress of our efforts in nine Knight cities where our focus has been on revitalizing downtowns and neighborhoods. We commissioned HR&A, an urban development consulting firm, to interview local leaders and organizations and analyze data to assess our progress. The report is available to read […]
Innovation for creation Digital integration in the arts allows artists and arts organizations to reach broader audiences and strengthen ties with communities. The Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund seeks to support artists and arts organizations in our Knight communities by equipping them to carry out their work in an interconnected world in ways that […]
Macon is trending. In August alone, Forbes published a detailed weekend guide of the city, concluding that Macon is “one of the South’s best kept secrets,” and after spotlighting great local sites and initiatives, Axios determined that Macon is “actually cool.” Earlier in the year, USA Today and The Washington Post respectively covered expansion of […]
Note: This page has been retired. Please visit Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund for the latest information. Frequently Asked Questions The Knight 2023 Art + Tech Expansion Fund will provide support for technical capacity-building to arts practitioners in Charlotte. The Fund provides operational support to working artists and non-profit arts organizations. The Fund is […]