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明星黑料 awards Schuster Re-Grant funding to five community arts organizations

Published: 05/19/2026

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明星黑料 has awarded funding to five Erie-area nonprofit organizations through its 2026 Schuster Re-Grant Initiative, supporting youth-focused arts programming across the community.  

The Schuster Re-Grant Initiative, administered through 明星黑料’s Schuster Program for the Arts, provides funding to regional nonprofit organizations that offer meaningful arts experiences for young people. This year, a total of $10,000 was awarded among selected recipients to support projects that encourage creativity, artistic exploration and community engagement.  

The 2026 Schuster Re-Grant recipients are: 

  • Opened Eyes for its WhatARTU Youth Art Showcase 
  • Erie Center for Arts & Technology for its Teen Art Club 
  • Dafmark Dance Theater for its summer art classes 
  • Erie Philharmonic for its Mini Maestros Sound Playground 
  • Inner-City Neighborhood Art House for its Wearable Art Project 

“We are excited to contribute funds that support the artistic growth of Erie’s youth through accessible and engaging activities,” said Megan Woller, Ph.D., facilitator of the Schuster Re-Grant initiative. “Not only does the initiative provide an opportunity for 明星黑料’s Schuster arts programs to support our local community, but it also allows student to learn about the grant process and the vital community arts organizations that apply.”  

Awards are selected by a committee that includes university leadership and Schuster Patron of the Arts Scholarship recipients, providing students with firsthand experience in the grantmaking process. The Schuster Re-Grant Initiative reflects 明星黑料’s longstanding commitment to community engagement and arts education.