Guido and Elizabeth Binda's foundation's work in the area of Arts and Culture is combined with their vision to improve education.

 

The Foundation has a particular interest in the fine and performing arts, for it is in these areas that the quality of life in Calhoun County can most opportunely be supported and enhanced.  Programs that involve music, libraries, museums and a zoo all enhance the quality of life in the community.  In addition, schools that incorporate music, art, drama, dance and creative writing into the basic curriculum have found that teaching the arts has a significant effect on overall success in school.

 

Areas of impact in Arts & Culture include:

o  Robust arts & culture organizations through capacity building

o  Local community arts & culture events

 

Previous Arts & Culture grants:

1. The Music Center

2. Binder Park Zoo

3. Brass Band of Battle Creek

4. Leila Arboretum Society

5. Kingman Museum

6. Gilmore Keyboard Festival