Presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Knight Arts Challenge is an initiative to fund the best ideas for engaging and enriching Philadelphia through the arts. 

Canary has worked closely with Knight Foundation since the inaugural year of the program in Philadelphia, creating and executing a wide-reaching communications plan.  Work includes messaging, media relations, marketing, community outreach, social media, advertising, and event planning. The campaign launched with a successful kick-off event and strong community buzz, which was supported by extensive media coverage; print, broadcast and web advertising; and community engagement through direct email, outreach to community leaders and relevant groups, social media, and presence at additional community events.

The challenge continues to have high public visibility and participation with thousands of ideas submitted. Over the challenge’s first two years in Philadelphia, Knight Foundation has awarded $5.5 million to 71 innovative ideas representing a broad spectrum of the community, from individual artists to some of the city’s premier cultural institutions.

The full list of current finalists and their project ideas is available online at KnightArts.org. Knight Foundation will announce the 2013 winners this spring.

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	Asian Arts Initiative, mural making	2.95 MB
	James Sugg in Pig Iron Theatre Company's Twelfth Night Photo by Jacques-Jean Tiziou / www.jjtiziou.net	3.39 MB
	The Bearded Ladies Cabaret photo by Plate3photography	636.37 KB
	Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby Photo by Sean Bolton	4.55 MB
	James Sugg in Pig Iron Theatre Company's Twelfth Night Photo by Jacques-Jean Tiziou / www.jjtiziou.net	580.96 KB
	Mayor Michael A. Nutter declares Knight Arts Challenge Day Photo by Susan Beard	410.53 KB
	Donna Frisby-Greenwood, Philadelphia Program Director, Knight Foundation Photo by Susan Beard	54.37 KB