Literary Writers Get Peanuts from Philanthropy. With a New Prize, South Arts Is Doing What It Can

Literary Writers Get Peanuts from Philanthropy. With a New Prize, South Arts Is Doing What It Can

With scant funding available for writers, a new literary prizes program from the Atlanta-based South Arts is a refreshing anomaly. The amounts aren’t vast, but this is good to see in a region where writers often struggle.

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Southern Arts Organizations Are Often Strapped for Cash. Here’s How South Arts Is Closing the Gap

Southern Arts Organizations Are Often Strapped for Cash. Here’s How South Arts Is Closing the Gap

South Arts netted a gift from MacKenzie Scott and recently announced a $6 million initiative funding BIPOC-led and -serving cultural organizations. We discuss the regrantor’s work with Vice President of Programs Joy Young.

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