Resource 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist Naomi Long Madgett November 2, 2012 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist Naomi Long Madgett talks about poetry, publishing and helping others up the ladder. The Eminent Artist recognizes an exceptional artist for professional achievements and contributions to the cultural community. The award also encourages that individual’s pursuit of a chosen art form and an ongoing commitment to…
Resource Slideshow: an exhibition of light and art in Detroit October 20, 2012 A slideshow of photos of Dlectricty, a Kresge-supported exhibition of light and art in Detroit’s Midtown district Oct. 5 and 6, 2012. Kresge Foundation photos by Steve Kuzma. A related Kresge news story includes links to photos available for download.
Resource Rapson lauds 25 years of work at ‘razor’s edge of change in the arts and cultural community’ October 4, 2012 Over the last 25 years, Kelley Lindquist and Artspace have been at the razor’s edge of change in the arts and cultural community. (Remarks at a celebration of Artspace’s founder, in Minneapolis.) I’ve observed and participated in Kelley’s career from the time he began at Artspace, when I was in private…
Resource Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Facing the Future September 24, 2012 A study of the changing roles and uncertain future of colleges and universities established to school freed slaves and African-Americans in era of segregation. By Phillip L. Clay. Prepared while the former Massachusetts Institute of Technology chancellor was a senior fellow for the Ford Foundation. Clay is a member of…
News & Views Kresge CEO shares lessons learned from green building September 5, 2012 Constructing a green building was only the first step. Committed to reducing energy consumption and promoting renewable power, The Kresge Foundation had the Center for the Built Environment at the University of California at Berkeley evaluate the performance of its metropolitan Detroit office building, and continues to work on ways…
Resource Practicing what we preach: Measuring the performance of our green building August 30, 2012 Given The Kresge Foundation’s commitment to conservation and renewable energy, we commissioned an assessment of the environmental performance of our headquarters to explore to what extent it conserves resources and how might we improve its functioning. We learned a few things that we can share with others. When we chose…
Resource The Kresge Foundation Office Complex August 30, 2012 An analysis of The Kresge Foundation headquarters’ performance in areas such as water and energy use, air quality and thermal comfort, conducted by the Center for the Built Environment at the University of California Berkeley.
News & Views New office puts Kresge’s Detroit Program team at the heart of the city’s revitalization July 26, 2012 The opening provides opportunity to show off the city and reinforce the Re-Imagining Detroit framework and partnerships. The Kresge Foundation has joined the wave of organizations renovating and re-using office, retail and other space in Detroit. The national philanthropy recently completed the renovation of a 2,500-square-foot office in the city’s…
News & Views 2012 Kresge Artist Fellows highlight culturally ‘rich environment’ of metro Detroit June 28, 2012 $600,000 in fellowships to Detroit area literary and performing artists Two dozen Metropolitan Detroit literary and performing artists have been awarded Kresge Artist Fellowships for 2012. Each of the 24 fellowships includes an unrestricted prize of $25,000, rewarding creative vision and commitment to excellence within a wide range of artistic…
News & Views Study documents need to account for low-income communities in planning transit June 19, 2012 The development of light-rail transit systems in U.S. cities represents a positive step toward reducing urban sprawl and traffic congestion and revitalizing inner-city neighborhoods. A recent research report by PolicyLink finds light rail also generates new jobs for residents and creates compact, walkable communities centered around transportation. However, carefully designed…