The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Awarded $50,000 Grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation and Amp Up Arts received $25,000

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) was awarded a $50,000 grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation to support its arts education programs that focus on making the arts more accessible by reducing economic barriers. This funding will help MMFA offer no-cost programs, camps, tours, and classes designed to be interdisciplinary, culturally responsive, and led by local artists and educators.

Amp Up Arts received a $25,000 grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation for its mission to advance equitable arts access for all Alabama students through direct programming, partnerships, advocacy, and resource development. The donation will support efforts to expand quality, comprehensive arts education for PreK–12 students.

Genesis further engaged local students at Southlawn Middle School through a Child Creativity Lab STEAM workshop that fosters curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning. During the workshop, students were introduced to the vehicle development process and participated in a walkaround of the Genesis GV60. Students put what they learned into practice by building future mobility vehicles using upcycled materials.