The Foundation supports the creation of new compositions by emerging
composers through commissioning, reading rehearsals and performance
underwriting.
Theater
The Foundation supports emerging playwrights by making:
grants to producing theaters that operate comprehensive developmental
programs for emerging playwrights;
limited duration grants in support of
experimental companies led by emerging creators; and
grants to playwrights' organizations that provide services and allocate
direct subsidies to playwrights. Activities supported include commissions,
fellowships, productions, festivals, readings, works-in-progress presentations
and literary services.
Visual Arts
The Foundation supports emerging visual artists through exhibitions,
fellowships, workshops and residencies.
Criticism
The Foundation supports programs in arts criticism in order to expand upon
its support for contemporary creative artists and their place in cultural
history..