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: Art in the Street
    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: Rewarding Excellence
    Our scholarship programs for students help reduce the barriers to continuing education for talented young people in our community.
  • 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.

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

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Kim Sheffer

Lifelong Learning Program Officer

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