The Lewis Prize for Music has selected 8 Finalists from across the United States for the third annual $500,000 Accelerator Awards. In addition, grants of $15,000 each will be given to this year’s Semi-Finalists in recognition of their great work. Founded in 2018 by philanthropist Daniel R. Lewis, The Lewis Prize for Music believes young people with access to high-quality music learning, performance, and creative opportunities mature into thriving individuals. By supporting music leaders across the country to continue their great work, The Lewis Prize for Music hopes to inspire other partners to work together to ensure every young person has the opportunity to access these transformative resources. Awardees will be announced in January 2022.
Awardees for The Lewis Prize for Music, which is split into three categories and includes both long-term and single-year support, will be formally announced on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022.
The Lewis Prize for Music full Finalists lists includes:
- INTEMPO – Stamford, CT
- Media Rhythm Institute – Baltimore, MD
- RYSE Youth Center – Richmond, CA
- The Heartbeat Music Project – Navajo Nation Reservation
- The Roots of Music – New Orleans, LA
- Totem Star – Seattle, WA
- We Are Culture Creators – Detroit, MI
- White Hall Arts Academy – Los Angeles, CA
2022 marks the first year that Accelerator Awards Semi-Finalists will receive gifts of $15,000 each.
The Lewis Prize for Music full Semi-Finalists lists includes:
- Center of Life – Pittsburgh, PA
- Don’t Miss A Beat – Jacksonville, FL
- East Bay Center for the Performing Arts – Richmond, CA
- Girls Write Nashville – Nashville, TN
- Institute of Music for Children – Elizabeth, NJ
- Make Music NOLA – New Orleans, LA
- Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Miami, FL
- Sphinx Organization – Detroit, MI
- Star Center Children’s Theatre – Gainesville, FL
- The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras – Annandale, VA
- The Noel Pointer Foundation – Brooklyn, NY
- TruArtSpeaks – Saint Paul, MN
Background
The Lewis Prize for Music believes that music in the lives of young people is a catalytic force to drive positive change in our society. It partners with leaders in diverse and vibrant communities who invest in young people by providing access to safe, inclusive spaces where they can build powerful relationships through music.
The organization is the brainchild of philanthropist Daniel R. Lewis, who has spent the last 19 years focusing on philanthropic efforts in the social and musical arts field, including founding the Miami Music Access Fellowship, serving as the founding chairman of The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency/Miami Music Association, chairman of the Spring For Music Festival and chairman of The Management Center. Learn more at www.thelewisprize.org.