Twelve fellowships have been awarded to Detroit area visual artists. George Jacobsen is with the Kresge Foundation. He says one of the ideas behind the fellowships is to get the public excited about art. Jacobsen says the artists are a great resource to the city of Detroit. Jacobsen also hopes the awards will help public officials realize the import role artists can play in a community. Sebastian Kresge started the foundation in He had his own line of five-and-dime stores which were later known as K-mart stores.
These days the organization gives away grants in six areas of interest including the environment, the arts, and education. Search Query Show Search. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. All Streams. Detroit Stories.
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