NOVEMBER UPDATE

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Indiana Museums Spotlight

Ernie Pyle World War II Museum selected for $100,000 matching grant through VCCF

Supporters of the Ernie Pyle World War II Museum have the opportunity to double any donation to the Friends of Ernie Pyle through a matching grant offered by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by the Vermillion County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Western Indiana Community Foundation. This grant is part of the ninth phase of Lilly Endowment’s – Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX).

“We’re honored that the Vermillion County Community Foundation board selected our museum for this unique opportunity to maximize the support of our many friends,” said Steve Key, president of the Friends of Ernie Pyle, which operates the museum honoring the preeminent journalist of World War II, who was born just outside of Dana.

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Belinda Tate to leave role as executive director

of IMA at Newfields

Mirror Indy reached out to Tate to understand her exit from Newfields. Instead, she provided a statement through a Newfields spokesperson thanking colleagues and the museum:

“I am proud of the role I have played in advancing the Indianapolis Museum of Art and helping position it for its next chapter. I am deeply grateful to the many colleagues, trustees, artists, donors, and community partners who made this work possible. I leave with great appreciation for the experience and friendships I have gained here, and I look forward to seeing all the great things that Newfields will accomplish in the years ahead.” Newfields’ search for her replacement will begin in the coming months, according to Booker.

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