Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Alliance spotlights arts and culture
WEST CHESTER >> The Chester County Community foundation has formed the Cultural Alliance of Chester County.
The alliance will work to increase awareness and promote the creative sector as an integral part of economic and social development in the local area.
Tthe alliance is here to elevate the profile of Chester County’s arts and culture sector by strengthening the connections local organizations have to each other,” said Stephenie Stevens, community engagement officer at the Chester County Community Foundation.
“We will work with the industry and the larger community to build engagement, audiences, and support.”
The fund aims to work with arts and culture groups to engage and attract audience members and supporters. Another strategic goal is to increase awareness and support of arts and culture groups by bringing them to the forefront of economic and social development. Networking is a key part of the initiative with opportunities for arts and culture groups, community members, and for-profit businesses to connect. These connections are vital in building a community centered on supporting arts and culture.
The Cultural Alliance just launched their new website showcasing more information on their background and goals. This webpage also serves as a resource for arts and culture patrons, providers, and supporters. It fosters an events section in partnership with Phillyfunguide to find local arts and culture events throughout the County. The website can be found here: www. culturechesco.org/.
Users can add their own arts and culture events to the Philly Fun Guide for free by visiting www. phillyfunguide.com. Click on submit an event and fill out the event details, venue information, and organization details. News organizations can visit www. culturechesco.org/ for upto-date events and happenings in Chester County.
Headquartered in West Chester’s Lincoln Biography Building, the Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $70 million in trust and annually awards $3.5 million in grants and scholarships. www.chescocf.org.