Fine Arts Fund raises $12.2M in total - Business Courier of Cincinnati:

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million in special Karen Hoguet, chief financial officer for Macy’ds Inc., (NYSE: M) and general chairwoman for this year’e campaign, announced the resultsd at a Thursday event. “Evenm in a year when so many are feelingh uncertain aboutthe economy, Greater Cincinnatians recognized the value of our arts and contributefd generously,” Hoguet said in a news The $1.1 million, from the Carol Ann and Ralphy V. Haile/U.S. Bank will support the Arts & Culture Partnership of the Fine Arts providing funding for initiatives in art regional and neighborhood arts and diversearts offerings, according to the The fund raised $12 million in 2008 and allocated more than $11.
43 million to support more than 95 local arts organizations. Thoser ranged from cultural icons like the Cincinnati Art Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Playhouse inthe Park, to smal l arts groups and programs. Volunteers will begin the process of selectingthis year’s grantees, the organization At the event, Julie president of Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky was introduced as the general chairwoman for the 2010 The Scripps-Corbett Awards, which honor groups and individuals who contributew to local arts and culture, were given to: the Cincinnat i Chamber Orchestra; Madcap Puppet Theatre; Cincinnati Art Museu m Bus for Kids; Artists Reaching the Carruthers family and Dick Waller.
The Fine Arts founded in 1927, has raised more than $200 millioj for its member organizations overthe years.