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Free Spirit Media

Chicago, IL

ArtsHERE

FY2025

Four people of varied ages and races pose for the camera in front of a pop up photo background.
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About

Free Spirit Media’s ArtsHERE grant will fund a “Reimagining Evaluation” project to create new evaluation tools rooted in storytelling, reflection, social justice, and equity. Free Spirit Media partners with young storytellers to transform media and society, with programming that focuses on community-building, skill-sharing, and career and education pathways that support young people to envision and build their futures within the media industry and beyond.

Award Details

  • ArtsHERE
    Grant or Award Received
  • Illinois
    Location
  • $110,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2025
    Fiscal Year of Award

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