Vision and Mission
VISION: Live. Create. Thrive. Independent artists make a significant contribution to the fabric of Philadelphia through their creative work and professional participation. If artists are able to thrive in this city, it positively impacts their decisions to continue to live and create here. A rich cultural community also has great potential to attract new talent to the city who want to be a part of a supportive arts and culture community.…
SBMA Grant
MICRO-GRANTS MAKE A MIGHTY DIFFERENCE. In the Greater Philadelphia area, access to funding is just one of many barriers preventing artists from completing projects. According to an SBMA survey of more than 100 artists, these challenges include juggling creative pursuits with immediate financial responsibilities like rent, childcare and household expenses; and receiving adequate compensation for creative…
Connections!
CREATE. CONNECT. THRIVE. SBMA uses an artist-driven approach to support members of the creative community by connecting artists directly with resources; informing artists about new resources on an ongoing basis via email newsletters and social media; and partnering with arts and community organizations to increase our impact. In 2013 we partnered with local organizations and…
