Music
Supporting composition, performance and musical innovation.
Since 1960
Art moves
us forward.
Supporting the mastery of music, dance, theater, and visual arts through community-focused excellence for more than six decades.
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Applications for the Premier Award
Supporting new original works across four artistic disciplines.
60+
Years advancing the arts
The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation promotes, presents and supports fine and performing arts while advancing cultural and educational pursuits of the highest standard.
- Years
- 60+
- Art Disciplines
- 4
- Signature Awards
- 3
Years
Art Disciplines
Signature Awards
The Four Disciplines
Four disciplines. One commitment to artistic excellence.
Dance
Celebrating movement, expression and creative exploration.
Theater
Supporting powerful storytelling and original theatrical work.
Visual Arts
Encouraging artists who challenge, interpret and inspire.
What We Support
Creating opportunities for art to happen.
Artist Spotlight
Artist Name
Award Recipient
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Discover Their StoryMasterwork Presents
A Life in the Arts
Conversations with individuals who have dedicated their lives to artistic pursuit.
When artists are given opportunity, culture moves forward.
Through grants, recognition, community programming and storytelling, Masterwork helps create the conditions in which artistic ideas can become meaningful experiences.
Learn About Our Impact1960s
Founded to present and champion fine and performing arts.
1980s
Community arts programming expands across the region.
2000s
Signature awards formalize support for new original work.
Today
A multimedia series preserves the voices behind the work.
From Masterwork
News, stories & perspectives
AnnouncementsMarch 2026
Premier Award applications open for the coming season
Artists working in music, dance, theater and visual arts are invited to submit new original work.
Read MoreCommunityFebruary 2026
Arts programming returns to neighborhood classrooms
A look at how community grants support young artists throughout the school year.
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InterviewsJanuary 2026
A conversation on a lifetime spent in movement
The newest chapter of A Life in the Arts explores a career built on the stage.
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