Purpose Statement
of the Arts and Sciences Heritage Fund in Recognition of
Janet Ann and William Grant Tifft
The intention of the Tifft Heritage Fund is twofold: 1) to honor and preserve the artistic work of Janet Ann and the scientific work of William Grant Tifft, and 2) to share the findings and benefits of their works and ideally enrich the development of fund recipients.
Tony Pitucco and Tana Jay von Isser discuss their relationships with and the careers of their late friends, Dr. William and Janet Tifft. Tana is the Arts Representative and Multimedia Consultant for the Tifft Heritage Fund. Tana was integral in helping Janet and William archive her art beginning in 2009…
Janet Tifft is a renowned watercolor artist and after her passing in 2015, her husband William started a foundation in her name to preserve her artwork and help support other local artists develop their own artistic expression through a grant program.
The Arts and Sciences Heritage Fund in Recognition of
Janet Ann and William Grant Tifft is hosted by Jewish Philanthropies. Grants are distributed by non-profit agencies to nominated affliates.
Currently the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild (SAWG) of Tucson, AZ is the primary distributor of
Tifft Heritage Grants.
Annual Applications
Grant applications are due every March. The Tifft Heritage Committee decides recipients in December as preparation for grant cycle commencing each January for 1 year.
Prospective Grantees
In order to be eligible to receive a Tifft Heritage Grant, applicants must be affiliates of an existing non-profit organization authorized to distribute the grants.
Standing Invitation
Non-profit organizations in the Tucson, AZ area are invited to apply to become a Tifft grant administrator for the opportunity to fund artists and receive organizational support as well.
Supporting Local Artists
in Tucson, AZ
The arts domain was created to honor and preserve the works of Janet Ann Tifft. Grants may be awarded to eligible artists developing advanced water-based skills who are interested in expanding their creative horizons by reviewing some of Janet’s approaches. A guidebook will be provided and additional sources of information will be available to grantees upon acceptance of the grant.
Donate to the Tifft Heritage Fund
(520) 276-0856
Email Address
tifftheritage@gmail.com
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Monday: 11am – 3pm
Friday: 11am – 1pm