It’s hard to overstate the challenges facing performing arts organizations. Audience levels haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, production costs are through the roof and fundraisers are grappling with a shrinking donor pool. Funders are doing all they can to keep organizations afloat in this tenuous environment. But grantmakers also remain committed to following through on[…]
MCE Client Featured in Inside Philanthropy
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Philanthropy, Strategy Sep 24, 2023
Five MCE Clients Receive Funding From Mackenzie Scott!
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Philanthropy, Strategy, Women of Color Sep 24, 2021
McNeil Creative Enterprises would like to send a major congratulations to our clients that are now the recipients of MacKenzie Scott’s latest funding initiative!! We are also extremely excited for our other friends and colleagues that were among the total recipients! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click here to read more about the funding decision!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Alison joins The Recording Academy
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Mentorship, Philanthropy, Strategy, Women of Color Sep 15, 2021
Alison was invited to join the Recording Academy. The academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Click here to learn more about the Recording Academy and the Class of 2021.
Alison joins The Black Genius Foundation’s Advisory Board
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Mentorship, Philanthropy Sep 15, 2021
The Black Genius Foundation (TBGF) celebrates and invests in the intellectual and creative genius of Black artists, arts professionals and arts organizations. Check out the video to learn more.
ARTdustry Podcast Interview: Alison McNeil, October 2020
By MCEArts Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Mentorship, Philanthropy, Self Care, Startups, Strategy, Uncategorized, Women of Color Oct 21, 2020
Alison was recently featured on Substantial Art and Music’s ARTdustry podcast. She is forever grateful to the Stan and Rachelle for creating a space for comfortable dialogue to flow. They are such AMAZING hosts! Listen to the episode here. Check out this great preview.
COVID-19 Government Relief & Freelance Artist Resources
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Philanthropy, Self Care, Startups, Strategy, Women of Color Apr 01, 2020
We are grateful to the Freelance Artist Resource Producing Collective for generating the Covid-19 Freelance Artists Resource page. To learn more, click on the links. The resources on the page are specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage[…]
Profile In Philanthropy: Alison McNeil Uplifts Creative Voices
By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Philanthropy, Strategy, Women of Color Feb 15, 2018
Thanks to the Young, Black and Giving Back Institute for profiling Alison for her efforts to support and invest in creativity. Read the full profile here. The mission of the Young, Black and Giving Back Institute (YBGB) is to equip, inspire, and empower young black professionals, influencers, social entrepreneurs, and activists to effectively invest in changing their[…]
August is Black Philanthropy Month!
Link By MCEArts Arts, Business, Culture, Lifestyle, Philanthropy, Startups, Strategy, Women of Color Aug 18, 2017
August is Black Philanthropy Month! It’s a great time to get involved in discussions, events, and activities that support or invest in the Black community! The Maynor Biggers Artist Fund (MBAF) – of which Alison is a co-founder-is a giving circle comprised of Hampton University alumni that are artists, activists, and arts administrators devoted[…]