Prince targets arts education with $250,000 gift to American Ballet Theatre
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Prince is moving into arts philanthropy in a big way, with a particular focus on arts programs for the younger generation. Before he performed at New York's Madison Square Garden on Monday, the rock musician was in the arena for the announcement of three major donations, including a $250,000 gift to American Ballet Theatre for its educational programs.
"My understanding is that at the start of the current tour, he mentioned that he wanted to make some gifts in New York City," said Rachel Moore, ABT's executive director, who was present to receive an oversized check for the funds donated in the name of Prince and his backup group, the New Power Generation. Moore said that her contact with Prince's organization made clear that "their interests are in educational programs, and that's what the press conference was about. It was about the power of the arts, and helping children as being critical."
Prince has a particular awareness of ABT through Misty Copeland, an ABT soloist he sought out to perform in his 2009 "Crimson and Clover" music video (watch it above). Copeland has made her first live appearances with the musician during the current tour, performing a number in pointe shoes as her ABT schedule allows. Copeland, who joined ABT in 2000, is the company's only African American soloist.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/02/prince-targets-arts-educa...
"My understanding is that at the start of the current tour, he mentioned that he wanted to make some gifts in New York City," said Rachel Moore, ABT's executive director, who was present to receive an oversized check for the funds donated in the name of Prince and his backup group, the New Power Generation. Moore said that her contact with Prince's organization made clear that "their interests are in educational programs, and that's what the press conference was about. It was about the power of the arts, and helping children as being critical."
Prince has a particular awareness of ABT through Misty Copeland, an ABT soloist he sought out to perform in his 2009 "Crimson and Clover" music video (watch it above). Copeland has made her first live appearances with the musician during the current tour, performing a number in pointe shoes as her ABT schedule allows. Copeland, who joined ABT in 2000, is the company's only African American soloist.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/02/prince-targets-arts-educa...
