Duolingo Commits $150,000 to Support Pittsburgh Artists Through Community Arts Program
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Sean Beauford
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Summary
Duolingo committed $150,000 to support local artists and arts organizations in Pittsburgh through public art projects. The initiative was announced alongside the completion of Ann Lewis' 'To Be Human' mural on Duolingo's headquarters, created in collaboration with students from Barack Obama Academy of International Studies. The program has since awarded grants to artists Natiq Jalil, Alison Zapata, and filmmaker Chris Ivey for new creative projects, demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting the local arts community.
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The commitment was announced in celebration of Ann Lewis' To Be Human mural on Duolingo's East Liberty headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lewis created the mural in collaboration with students at the nearby Barack Obama Academy of International Studies.
Following To Be Human, grants were awarded to Natiq Jalil and Alison Zapata for the creation of a new mural, and filmmaker Chris Ivey for the creation of a
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