The Exchange (formerly the Woman’s Exchange) will award $250,000 to 19 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 22 students at an invitation-only event at The Exchange today. The organizational grants are for specific projects and outreach programs, including performances, exhibitions, education initiatives and special series. The Exchange’s board bases its granting decisions on the long-term stability and financial health of the organizations, the program’s overall appeal to the public and the educational impact these programs will have on area students. Individual scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, the individual’s artistic goals and achievements, and letters of recommendation. The monies used for these grants and scholarships were earned entirely through the organization’s 15,000-square-foot consignment boutique in downtown Sarasota. Grant recipients include Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, Asolo Theatre, Key Chorale, Sarasota Ballet, Selby Gardens and more. For a full list of recipients, visit the website below.

Exchange 2018-19 Grant Recipients