What Everyone is saying about the Pierians Foundation, Inc.

  • “My experience has been that they're very loving and giving group of people that it seems to be a small but mighty network of arts lovers, philanthropists, fans, supporters who only want to see our arts thrive in this country, and probably abroad as well.”

    Alicia Graf Mack

    Dean & Director of The Juilliard School’s Dance Division

  • “The Pierians Foundation, Inc. is an incredibly important organization that's working to see and support artists, and the work that they're doing is, it's just really special to know that there are folks, again in the community who are so caring and so conscientious and want to support what you're doing. It means a lot.”

    Njaimeh Njie

    Multimedia Artist

  • “The Pierians are an organization that everyone should become aware of. Having an organization like the Pierians, that are focused on the community and assisting the community is so important. They help us as artists, we are helping to highlight their contribution as well.”

    Alice Thomas

    Executive Director of the Amazing Theater

Sharon Sales (The Pierian Foundation, Inc. Board Member)

"Art tells a story, it tells the history of what's going on. And I think what the Pierians do in supporting young artists and bringing art into communities is very important"

Cara Walker (The Pierians Foundation, Inc. Board Member)

“Not everyone is meant to be an engineer, not everyone is meant to be a doctor. There are some people who are naturally meant to be an artist and they need our support. If we don’t do it who will?”

Tonya Collier (The Pierians Foundation, Inc. Board Member)

“Watching Ackeem Salmon flourish after winning one of our awards, was amazing. The growth and opportunities he was presented, all because someone like me thought he was worthy and gave him a chance.”