News & Views Michigan Opera Theatre’s David DiChiera named 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist January 9, 2013 Composer and operatic impresario David DiChiera – a champion of Detroit’s renaissance – has been named the 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist. The Kresge Eminent Artist award and $50,000 prize recognize DiChiera’s contributions as founder, music and general director of the Michigan Opera Theatre, his creativity and commitment to the community…
News & Views A conversation with David DiChiera January 9, 2013 (EDITOR’S NOTE: In January David DiChiera, founder and general director of the Michigan Opera Theatre, was named the 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist. The award recognizes an exceptional artist for his or her professional achievements and contributions to the cultural community. Read the story announcing DiChiera’s selection and a profile of…
News & Views Statement on the passing of David DiChiera September 19, 2018 Michigan Opera Theatre founder and 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist David DiChiera died Tuesday at the age of 83. Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson issued the following statement: A community treasure has died, but his legacy will live on. Impresario and 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist David DiChiera brought the…
News & Views 2013 Eminent Artist David DiChiera celebrated in monograph November 16, 2013 Publication includes first-ever recording of composer’s “Four Sonnets.”Kresge Foundation President Rip Rapson on Saturday presented the foundation’s 2013 Eminent Artist with a commemorative monograph celebrating his life and work. The founder and longtime music and general director of the Michigan Opera Theatre, David DiChiera received the monograph at the Detroit…
Resource David DiChiera: 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist November 16, 2013 A monograph on the life and work of David DiChiera, founder and longtime music and general director of the Michigan Opera Theatre and the 2013 Kresge Eminent Artist. Prepared and published by The Kresge Foundation (2013). To accompany the monograph, Kresge supported the recording of DiChiera’s “Four Sonnets.” DiChiera set…
News & Views Patricia Terry-Ross – accomplished harpist, vocalist and lifelong educator – named Kresge Eminent Artist for 2017 January 25, 2017 Detroit musician and educator Patricia Terry-Ross has been named the 2017 Kresge Eminent Artist, The Kresge Foundation announced today. As a harpist, vocalist and lifelong teacher, Terry-Ross’ virtuosity, passion and integrity have placed her center stage in a unique legacy of performance and music education that calls Detroit its birthplace…
News & Views Online series spotlights urban innovators across U.S. October 26, 2015 “People Changing Cities” will profile five individuals each week working on urban issues such as transit, community and civic engagement, planning, food and economic development. Cities of focus include Detroit, Cleveland, the Bay Area, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The 26-week series, supported by the Kresge Foundation’s American Cities Project, is being…
News & Views Monograph celebrates life and work of Kresge Eminent Artist Naomi Long Madgett November 8, 2012 Kresge Foundation President Rip Rapson on Friday presented the foundation’s 2012 Eminent Artist with a commemorative monograph celebrating her life and work. Kresge Eminent Artist Naomi Long Madgett received the monograph at a celebration at the Detroit Opera House. The 96-page publication includes a sample of the Detroit poet’s work,…
News & Views The urgency of creating climate resilient and equitable water systems February 11, 2020 Overview: The US Water Alliance’s Water Equity Task Force held its capstone learning exchange in Camden, NJ on January 23, 2020. This gathering of 80 utility, community and environmental nonprofit, city government, and philanthropy partners concluded the Alliance’s two-year collaborative project with seven cities (Atlanta, Buffalo, Camden, Cleveland, Louisville, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh). Dr. Jalonne…
News & Views Philanthropy must use its voice to counteract hate October 28, 2018 We at The Kresge Foundation are heartbroken for the victims and families impacted by the hate crimes perpetrated at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh this weekend. The Anti-Defamation League, which Kresge supports, reminded us that this was the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in this nation’s history. We extend our deepest sympathies to our Jewish…