Focus Area
Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Bringing Beauty and Talent to Life
Life is made richer through the arts, culture, and humanities. Our programs support efforts to bring the arts out into the community in a variety of ways.
- Goal: Increase Access to the Arts
From murals to musical performances, to school assemblies to pop-up poetry, our grants support programs that surprise and delight members of our community. - Goal: Increase Civic Dialogue
As part of the Community Foundation’s commitment to increase civic engagement and improve access to local news, we are proud to host a series of community forums designed to engage Berks County residents on pressing issues affecting their lives. The forums aim to provide an open, accessible space for residents to engage with one another and discuss issues that matter most. Most forums will be held over Zoom, but some will be hosted in-person. - Goal: Getting the Word Out
Through support for local media, we ensure our community members have the information they need to live their best lives in Berks County.
What’s New in Arts, Culture, and Humanities
We turn initiatives into action.
With the help of community partners and committed volunteers, we take what we learn and put it to work through specific programs.
Current Programs
Spotlight PA
Supported by the Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund
Spotlight PA is researching communication needs in our community with an eye toward creating a news bureau to focus on high-impact, local journalism.
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We’ve been creating change since 1994. Our program officers know initiatives in Berks County inside-and-out and can answer all your questions
Lifelong Learning Program Officer
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