Greater Toledo Community Foundation Awards Grant to Unruly Arts

The Board of Trustees of the Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation has approved a grant to Unruly Arts in the amount of $45,390.00. These funds will be used to create a digital art program for school age youth and adults. Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. The impact of digital technology has transformed activities such as painting, drawing, sculpture and music/sound art, while new forms such as digital installation art and virtual reality have become recognized artistic practices. 

The Stranahan Supporting Organization grant will be used to fund the purchase of iPad Pro tablets; the rent of a dedicated building; and a stipend for an artist in residence or a part-time instructor.

According to Studio Director Lori Schoen, “Digital artmaking allows the studio to increase the mediums available to the artists and in ways that might have physical or chemical limitations in traditional media. Studies have shown that this new technology will appeal to many youths currently not being served by any other program...especially those on the autism spectrum, youth interested in animation and visual effects, and artists with physical disabilities”.

The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our area. In existence since 1973, the Foundation has more than 900 individual current funds with assets of approximately $409 million. The Foundation provides philanthropic services for individuals, families, businesses and corporations to meet their charitable giving needs. For more information on the Foundation, visit the organization’s website at www.toledocf.org or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn.