Money talks, speaking the language of inclusivity and culture in San Diego, as the La Jolla Music Society receives a hefty $450,000 grant. The cash infusion, courtesy of the Prebys Foundation, is earmarked to pump up the volume on the organization's initiatives in Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), a part of a whopping $30.6 million being distributed to causes across the county.
With an eye on fostering a richer, more cohesive community fabric, the Prebys Foundation is betting on the La Jolla Music Society because of its sterling track record. A statement obtained by the San Diego CITD website has the foundation's CEO, Grant Oliphant, praising the society, "Our communities are better thanks to the work of La Jolla Music Society, this is why we are proud to invest $450,000 in their work advancing our shared vision for a vibrant and thriving region."
The society's digs at The Conrad have become a hotbed for arts and performances, ballooning from a mere 45 concerts in the 2018-19 season to nearly 300 events this go-around, according to details from San Diego CITD. The grant is expected to weave the principles of IDEA ever deeper into the society's operations, securing The Conrad as a beacon of cultural convergence and artistic discourse.
The society isn't just hitting the high notes onstage, they're harmonizing with the community too, boasting that 62% of this season's artists are people of color, it's their way to mirror society's kaleidoscope, and with Prebys Foundation's backing they plan to keep the momentum, breaking ceilings and diversifying audiences while morphing The Conrad into not just a stage, but a workshop, a hub, a rallying point for all walks of San Diego's vibrant arts scene, as per information provided by San Diego CITD.
