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Exposure to, and participation in, the arts teaches essential life skills. Access to arts and culture, especially during key developmental ages, has the power to shape character and influence upward mobility later in life.
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Learn More HereClarence E. Beyers pursued a personal mission to increase the Erie community’s access to art and music and make generosity to the arts contagious. For many years, Beyers generously contributed to local arts organizations and helped talented Erie students obtain professional training at nationally recognized institutions. He was active on multiple boards and a long-time violist in the Erie Philharmonic.
Beyer's FundAbout Us
Erie Arts & Culture is committed to improving the lives of our region's residents. We do this by leveraging the power of culture and creativity to address the vital needs and interests of Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. We support broad accessibility to engage with the cultural sector educationally, socially, and economically - during all life stages.
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Impact
Exposure to, and participation in, the arts teaches essential life skills. Access to arts and culture, especially during key developmental ages, has the power to shape character and influence upward mobility later in life.
Arts and cultural experiences have broad appeal, drawing attendees and participants representing a diversity of race, geography, age, and socioeconomic class.
The industries of the twenty-first century depend on a generation of innovation through creativity.
Meet the Community
The Simons Foundation has announced that Erie Arts & Culture and a trio of partners including FEED Media Art Center, artist Alex “lonesav” Staley, and astrophysicist and folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier are among the recipients of a gift as part of the Foundation’s “In the Path of Totality” initiative.
Erie Arts & Culture is pleased to offer the Western Pennsylvania Maker Market in partnership with Erie Downtown Partnership's Small Business Saturday celebration at the Historic Boston Store. This holiday season, support a curated selection of Pennsylvania-based makers!
Erie Arts and Culture is currently seeking to fill the position of a Marketing Manager. To learn more about this amazing opportunity, click "Read More"
Erie Arts and Culture is partnering with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to help creative entrepreneurs and their businesses. The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) matches eligible creative entrepreneurs with free local small business consulting services and financial resources up to $2,000.