A Challenge to Artrain!

Wells Fargo issues a $100,000 Challenge Grant

Artrain announced in May that Wells Fargo Foundation issued it a $100,000 challenge grant for general operating support. Believing in Artrain's mission to use the power of the arts to transform lives, organizations and communities, Wells Fargo Foundation intends to spur contributions to Artrain from other corporations, foundations and donors.

"After learning how Artrain reaches places and people that other arts programs do not, I am convinced just how impactful Artrain is.  Wells Fargo wants to encourage additional support for their truly amazing work," said Tim Hanlon, president of Wells Fargo Foundation.

Artrain President Debra Polich is thrilled with the opportunity: "Wells Fargo's challenge is most timely as it will encourage others to provide much needed support and allow us to focus on what we do best: produce and tour cultural exhibitions."

In order to meet Wells Fargo's challenge, Artrain must raise an additional $200,000 in general operating support by December 31, 2010. Artrain has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign to meet this requirement.  Every contribution, regardless of the amount, will be applied toward the challenge.

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