Silk Road Project
Project Title
In support of the America 250 Project
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1998 by cellistYo-Yo Ma, Silkroad is named after the historical Silk Road, which Ma recognized as a model for productive cultural collaboration, and for the exchange of ideas and traditions alongside commerce and innovation. Leading up to our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026, Silkroad is developing a new initiative under the auspices of America250 and the American Railroad project illuminating the impact of the transcontinental railroad and westward expansion on the communities it displaced and those who labored to build it. With Corporation support, the American Railroad project will curatenew commissions of music, a multi-year touring program, deep community engagement, and educational programming for underserved and underestimatedmiddle school students. Programming will include artistic residencies, free-of-charge concerts, expansive broadcasting, and a series of song commissions, all culminating in a major concert on the National Mall on Juneteeth, June 19, 2026.
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For the educational project, Silkroad Connect
Date
Sep. 15, 2022
Duration
36 months
Description
Founded in 1998 by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad is anorganization committed to exploring and presenting the power of arts through cross-cultural collaboration. Silkroad Connect is a three-year pilot program designed to strengthen education and democracy in some of our country’s lowest-performing schools. Using music and storytelling from Silkroad’s American Railroad initiative, students will explore the social and artistic history of the cultures that built or were adversely impacted by the Transcontinental Railroad.With Corporation support, Silkroad Connect will foster creativedevelopment,knowledge, and appreciation for the cultural and historical contributions of these communities, and help students understandof theimportance of theirvoices and participation in American democracy.
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For general support
Date
Dec. 07, 2017
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998, Silkroad brings together musicians from a range of countries and artistic traditions to create original musical collaborations, all with the goal of spreading tolerance, understanding, and art appreciation. The Silkroad Ensemble is composed of dozens of artists and performs in a range of venues. In addition, Silkroad musicians teach in and produce various residency, workshop, and educational programs. With Corporation support, during the grant period Silkroad will commission new music as part of its Heroes Project and operate a residency program with Rice University in Houston, among other activities.
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For the Passion-Driven Learning Initiative, an arts education program
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
12 months
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For the Young Cultural Leaders Program
Date
Sep. 11, 2014
Duration
23 months
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One-time funding toward an interdisciplinary curriculum and related concert series in New York City
Date
Dec. 04, 2008
Duration
18 months