For more than twenty years, the Festival has remained steadfast in its mission to bring together diverse and distinct communities through arts and ideas.
As you probably know, our resources to pursue that mission are limited. Our ticket revenue only accounts for 8% of our total annual revenue. Public, foundation, and corporate dollars are vanishing quickly which means contributions from individuals are essential. In a time where so many are divided, I hope that you will join us in working to bring people together in a celebration of community. Your contribution will support the 2018 Festival and lay the groundwork for years to come.
Join the Journey to Pepperland
At the 2017 Golden Globes, Donald Glover made the proclamation that the Atlanta rap trio Migos was “The Beatles of our generation.” It was an ambitious statement, one that made...
Visionary Leadership Award Reflection
Claudia Rankine sits on stage. She has just won the 8th annual Visionary Leadership Award. Speaking calmly, taking pauses only to let her words resonate more clearly, Rankine discusses her award...
Announcing Festival Co-Directors!
Tom Griggs, Chad Herzog, and Liz Fisher appointed Co-Directors of the Festival.
TALKING AROUND THE BACK PORCH: STORIES ON AUGUST WILSON
The late American playwright August Wilson, whose Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning play Fences premiered at the Yale Repertory Theatre, is legend for his depiction of the African-American...
Tim Snyder: On Tyranny
Author Tim Snyder discusses his guide to identifying and understanding the frightening parallels between our current reality and that of 20th century Europeans.
