Fund for the Arts
Andre Kimo Stone Guess is an accomplished leader in the arts and cultural sector, currently serving as President and CEO of the Fund for the Arts since July 2021, where responsibilities include working with stakeholders to enhance the resiliency and sustainability of arts organizations while promoting equity, inclusion, and access. As President and CEO of GuessWorks since 2006, Guess assists individual artists and cultural institutions in reaching their full potential through management and consulting services. A freelance writer since 1993, Guess has contributed cultural critiques to noted publications such as The Courier-Journal and USA Today. Previous positions include President and CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture and Vice President and Producer at Jazz at Lincoln Center, showcasing a diverse background in leadership roles within significant cultural organizations. Guess also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Louisville.
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Fund for the Arts
Our Mission To maximize the impact of the arts on economic development, education and the quality of life for everyone by generating resources, inspiring excellence, and creating community connections. What We Do Fund for the Arts is a regional nonprofit committed to building a vibrant community through the power of the arts. With the help of nearly 20,000 donors, Fund for the Arts supports a range of arts organizations and drives accessibility across neighborhoods, schools, community center, senior care facilities, parks, libraries, and public spaces. We believe the arts fuel our regional economy, inspire student success, bring people together, and simply make Greater Louisville an amazing, unique community. World-Class Institutions Fund for the Arts strives to make Louisville a competitive 21st century city by bringing innovative programming, national acclaim, exciting performances and exhibitions in traditional and non-traditional spaces in our community. Educational Programs & Outreach Fund for the Arts leverages the Arts to engage students, inspire excellence and improve academic success both in the classroom and through transformative out of school opportunities. Our outreach spans after-school programs, summer camps, community centers, health and senior living centers. Collaborative Initiatives Fund for the Arts is a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in our community. By connecting diverse businesses and organizations, we leverage our thriving arts scene to address critical community initiatives and drive impact. Who We Support Fund for the Arts invests in collective impact and in a strong, sustainable thriving arts sector. We provide general operating support grants to 14 cultural partners, project-based matching fund support to numerous nonprofits, and arts-in-education grants to teachers and schools.