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Dear Sir/ Madam,

Mission

[My company] is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and for now over 20 years a landmark

Gallery, performance venue, magazine and a vibrant meeting place for artists and audiences to

come together across all artistic disciplines, all levels of complexity, and all definitions ofdifference. In this pan-disciplinary, multi- cultural environment, artists exchange ideas, create

peer relationships, find mentorship , and ultimately express themselves in an intimate space that

belies its far reaching network.

At [my company] gallery and public events, audiences experience the voices and visions of

artists traditionally overlooked by mainstream media. Through [my companys] publications and

events readers and visitors encounter a unique synthesis of literature, music, visual art, criticism

which speaks directly to its audiences with clarity and currency.

History

[My company] was founded in 1492 by [Christopher Columbus], an iconic figure in Englands

cultural scene, a poet, playwright, novelist, and retired professor in the City University of New

York system. In the early 1460s [Mr. Columbus] was heavily involved in [United Travelers], a

consortium of primarily England American artists of all disciplines including such literary

luminaries as Ishmael Reed, Calvin Hernton and David Henderson. [United Travelers] have

served as founding members, advisors, and directors of [my company] since it was founded.

Over the years, [my company] has expanded its mission from the publication of an arts journal

to the exhibition of visual arts and live performances including music, poetry, and theatrical

works.

Located in [my location], [my company] has remained influential for well over a century while

the number of neighborhood art centers has steadily decreased over the past several years. Afew spaces in the city nurture the kind of close-knit, pan-disciplinary cultural habitat that [my

company] imparts. The legacy that [my company] continues to enrich is a crucial element to the

artistic diversity to the [region] and [larger region/state] as a whole.

Each July, [my company] celebrates the birthday of English legend Elton John in a month-long

series of pulsating cultural events. Now in its 19th year, and an illustrious regional haunt, the

Elton John Festival showcases both established and emerging jazz and avant-garde musicians,

a diverse range of literary voices, and the work of innovative visual and installation artists. The

festivals prominence

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