News

July 2, 2012

Jeri Lynne Johnson featured in Philadelphia Weekly

The vivacious Johnson, 40, is the founder and music director of Philly’s acclaimed Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, and one of a precious few...
June 14, 2012

Change in Motion 2012

The Leeway Foundation, in collaboration with PIFVA (Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association), announces “Change in Motion” a screening of...
June 12, 2012

Digital Tools for Artists

In partnership with the People’s Emergency Center (PEC), Leeway Foundation is offering a series of free digital skills classes to artists working in...
June 7, 2012

Tamara Anderson featured in The Philadelphia Education Examiner

Last night at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, a group of young people performed an original script based on narratives, stories, and poems collected...
June 6, 2012

Suzi Nash featured in Philadelphia Gay News

This week, PGN turns the spotlight onto one of its own: “Family Portraits” author Suzi Nash, who started the column in 2005. “Portraits” began as a...
June 5, 2012

Desi P. Shelton Named 2012 Emerging Leader by Dodge

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has named Desi P. Shelton (LTA ’08) a 2012 Emerging Leader. She is being acknowledged for her engagement with the...
May 17, 2012

Self Conscious exhibit opens May 17

Our spring exhibit, Self Conscious, will be at the foundation’s office at 1315 Walnut Street in Center City. The exhibit features works by four...
May 16, 2012

March 2012 Art and Change Grants Announced

The Leeway Foundation announces today $49,010 in grants to 22 women and transgender artists living in the six-county Philadelphia area (including...
May 10, 2012

Stitchin'

Come out and work on your craft and join us for a bit of ‘ravelry’! This is an informal fiber and crafts social group for all skill levels in...
May 8, 2012

Michelle Angela Ortiz to deliver commencement speech at Moore

Michelle Ortiz ’00 will be Moore’s Commencement Speaker on Sunday May 13, 2012. Ortiz has pursued a diverse and widely recognized career as a visual...