Adam Fong

composer-performer / co-founder of @c4newmusic and @emergingarts / Performing Arts Program Officer @Hewlett_Found
All views my own.

[Hewlett Foundation @Hewlett_Found]

During his 30 years @OakSym, Michael Morgan worked at the fulcrum of community and artistic excellence. We extend our deep sympathy to Michael’s family, friends, and colleagues and are grateful for his invaluable contributions to Oakland and the Bay Area. https://t.co/5Qf6sakAy0

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

CALI Catalyst provides unrestricted grants of up to $5,000 to California changemakers whose bold actions are shifting the arts and culture sector in ways that give underrepresented populations—Black, Indigenous, people of color, LG…https://t.co/Qhzu4sCUYK https://t.co/ssxyAP3iwN

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

@jen_wang I'm with you, Jen. I'm glad to be asked; I do want to help. And yet, the question is often "name some **s for me," rather than "how would you handle this." It reminds me of being a tutor -- parents hope you'll help the student, students hope you'll help the grade.

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

We're on day 3 of the 2-week PPP priority window for small businesses, but SVOG eligibility is still unclear. SBA guidance needs to be inclusive so that the community arts orgs who are missing out on PPP right now can access the #SaveOurStages funds.

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

@lindsaytso Aren't we in summer camp right now?

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

A brief reflection on what the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Performing Arts team has been doing this year, and what is guiding us. https://t.co/wGKt4uBsau

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

I'm doing a webinar next Wednesday with @CandidDotOrg - excited to share time with some awesome people from @NEFA_Boston, @philanthropyATL, and @kresgefdn https://t.co/HI13mxx9a0 #CandidLearning #ArtsMonth

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

@lindsaytso sounds like you're getting one, but I think a point-and-shoot is worth the investment. we got a CoolPix and it has enough basic filters/features, easy to upload. and waterproof! our youngest has become official family photographer on all trips.

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

@lindsaytso right. the cost of prioritizing cultural "preservation" is ignoring cultural change even when it's right in front of your nose.

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

@mobiusmatt Me! Love this.

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

California nonprofit workers:
Today (Thursday) @ 11am PDT -- statewide call on #COVID19 with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Christina Curry & other CA leaders on supporting vulnerable communities

Register here: https://t.co/nMpYlblpXV

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

FREE training for arts advocates who are staff/board of 501(c)(3) orgs -- March 16 @ybca with @AFJustice https://t.co/c5jtNRGh72

[Hewlett Foundation @Hewlett_Found]

Interesting new report from @HaasInstitute: Notes on a Cultural Strategy for Belonging. https://t.co/0PFwY9UWKz

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

Hey SF music people, take 10 minutes for this survey and make your opinions known! (scroll for link) https://t.co/G1INsmqlAT

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

For leaders of youth music programs that help create more fair and vibrant communities. Three awards of $500 K each. Go get it, friends! https://t.co/pmpn5Ogq4N

[Native Arts+Cultures @NativeArtsCultr]

The NACF is pleased to announce its open call for applications for its Mentor Artist Fellowships.This is a regional artist project award focused in the Upper Midwest, Pac NW, & SW regions of the US. #nativeart #mentorfellows #artist #opencall
https://t.co/ml50vSqLtt

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

Ebony Mckinney Arts Leadership Award
criteria as msg:
Center racial equity in your work with a focus on engaging historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. Promote emerging ideas in the arts and culture field with a vision for the future.
https://t.co/SSmiETsLM8

[Ben Johnston @NewDissonance]

It is with a heavy heart that I write that Ben Johnston passed away today at the age of 93. Ben was a composer of music, theorist, academician, author, mentor, and personally speaking—a dear friend.

He will be missed, but his legacy will live on.
-jon roy

[Adam Fong @adamcfong]

Here's a little taste of some work I've been involved in... apparently "listening" is a bit of a buzzing topic in philanthropy. Feels like the easiest part of the job to me so far.

[Hewlett Foundation @Hewlett_Found]

Our Performing Arts Program organized six listening circles to better understand the perspectives and needs of artists, cultural workers, and creative entrepreneurs in communities around the Bay Area. Here’s what they learned: https://t.co/XHh8IW31cN 🎨: @crowcamino