Surprise $30K Arts Grant for Shaking The Tree

Arts Seen and Heard

Jan 7, 2013Arts

Why did Portland-based Shaking The Tree attract a surprise $30,000 arts grant--a gift founder Samantha Van Der Merwe didn't request or apply for? How can other artists and arts organizations learn from her experience? Lo...

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