A Shared Commitment to the Arts
Through this three-year partnership, GAR Foundation’s grant program team will oversee the management and distribution of Peg’s Foundation arts funding.
This shared commitment highlights the foundations’ dedication to the arts. Together, they honor Peg Morgan’s vision of the arts and creative expression as a cornerstone of a vibrant and connected community.
Peg's Dedication to Arts & Culture
- Peg's is committing $1,000,000 between 2025-2027 to promote excellence and expand opportunities to experience the arts in Summit County.
- This commitment is in addition to their recent investment in Peg’s Foundation and Gallery at 53 First Street in Hudson, Ohio. Their new campus is an inviting space for connection, art appreciation and community engagement.
- Peg's regards the arts as a cornerstone of a vibrant and healthy society. In collaboration with GAR's expertise and community connections, both foundations aim to amplify their reach and impact.
FAQs
My organization is a current GAR and Peg's arts grantee. What should we do?
For organizations that are both GAR and Peg's arts grantees, you will only need to complete your application/report through GAR's portal. GAR will review applications and make payments on behalf of Peg’s. We think the easiest way to do that is to combine them into a single grant application and review process. Our hope is that this will reduce your administrative work when applying for grants.
My organization is a current GAR arts grantee, but has not received recent funding from Peg's. Do we now qualify for Peg's funding?
Organizations that are current GAR arts grantees should reach out to their GAR program officer to discuss this opportunity.
My organization has received Peg's arts funding in the recent past. What should we do?
Check your email! Arts organizations that have received recent funding from Peg's should have received a message on Friday, April 11.
My organization hasn't received Peg's arts funding in the past. What should we do?
If you are a current GAR grantee, reach out to your GAR program officer at the Foundation. If you are neither a Peg's or GAR grantee, please complete a Letter of Inquiry by clicking the link below.
My organization hasn't received funding from Peg's or GAR in recent years. What should we do?
If you are neither a Peg's or GAR grantee, please complete a Letter of Inquiry by clicking the link below.
Will this funding support individual artists?
No. Peg's and GAR cannot legally fund individual artists. We can only fund 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. For individual artist funding opportunities in Summit County, visit the ArtsForward page by clicking the link below.
“We’re energized by the opportunity to partner with our great friends and colleagues at Peg’s Foundation to increase artistic experiences for a wider audience across Summit County. This gives us a meaningful opportunity for innovative, trust-based philanthropy that can deepen our impact and reach in ways that simply wouldn’t be possible alone.”
Christine Amer Mayer
President
GAR Foundation