Congratulations to Sidra co-founder @halperta.bsky.social, whose article “An Unexpected Influence: Photostats in Special Collections Libraries” was awarded honorable mention in the SoFCB essay prize. Learn more: rarebookschool.org/sofcb-essay-... Article: works.hcommons.org/records/ybvd...

Congrats to Sidra Co-Founder @hsaint.bsky.social, who presented at the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) last week! Hadassah's presentation was about the funder(s) gap and the devastating consequences of federal funding cuts in arts, culture, and the humanities. ✨

@sidracollaborative.bsky.social decision tree on using AI for Cultural work.

I had so much fun working on this project (and thinking with the team about our relationship with AI).

Should you use AI for that? Our new post is about how and when to use AI in arts and culture work (and why the answer is almost always no). It comes complete with an AI decision tree for cultural workers to help you make hard choices! sidracollaborative.com/2026/01/29/i...

Our incredible co-founder Martin Tsang has been partnering with the Pérez Art Museum in Miami to design and curate a scent for the exhibition, “Woody De Othello: coming forth by day.” If you're in Miami makes sure to visit! Open now through June 28, 2026. www.pamm.org/en/

✨Happy 2026 from Sidra Collaborative!✨ Read our first newsletter here: bit.ly/SidraNewsJan...

Congrats to our amazing Sidra Collaborator co-founder Martin Tsang, who recently contributed to the catalog and audio tour for MoMA’s retrospective exhibition of the Cuban Chinese artist Wifredo Lam, “When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream” open now through April 11, 2026. If you're in NYC, check it out!

Check out this interview about navigating careers as a humanities PhD with Sidra Collaborative co-founder @halperta.bsky.social ✨

A recent episode of NPR’s CodeSwitch mentioned an NEH award to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College and the University of North Dakota which preserved archival material and oral histories related to the history of North Dakota’s Indigenous population. www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...

Not every funding program is the right fit, but the right ones can make lasting change. Our Funding Program Research & Development services help funders and cultural organizations ask: Do we want to do this? Who will it serve? What impact will it have? Reach out at [email protected]

Managing a funding program is an ongoing process. We help funders and organizations strengthen program management and respond to challenges and emergencies. From leadership changes to shifting timelines, we provide guidance that keeps programs moving forward. More at: sidracollaborative.com/about/

Introducing Sidra Collaborative Founder, Lola Clairmont! Lola has dedicated their professional career to pursuing equity in arts and culture. With their experience in grantmaking in the federal government and private sector, they can help you manage awards and implement national grant programs.

Introducing Sidra Collaborative Founder, Martin Tsang! Martin would like to help your organization tell a story about its impact to your respective community. He can help you create new funding programs and conduct external reviews for your organization.

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Introducing Sidra Collaborative co-founder Hadassah St. Hubert! Hadassah is dedicated to helping cultural heritage funders and workers scope ideas and programs, while identifying resources to support thriving creatives. She can help build emergency response funding programs. sidracollaborative.com

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Introducing Sidra Co-Founder Hannah Alpert-Abrams! Hannah has over 15 years of experience in arts, culture, and the humanities as a practitioner and funder. Hannah can help establish new grant programs, manage funding processes, and understand the impact of your work. sidracollaborative.com/team/

At Sidra Collaborative, we partner with foundations and philanthropies to design, manage, and evaluate funding programs that are equitable and sustainable. Whether launching new awards or strengthening existing ones, we’re here to help. Let’s talk about how we can support your work.

We’ve launched Sidra Collaborative, a consultancy for the arts, culture, and humanities! With 65+ years of combined experience, we help funders, institutions, and practitioners design, manage, and evaluate programs that make a difference. Learn more: sidracollaborative.com

Glad to be working again closely with my former NEH colleagues. We were reduced in force (fired) by DOGE, but our commitment to supporting arts, culture, and the humanities is unwavering. Visit our website to learn more: sidracollaborative.com

We are excited to introduce Sidra Collaborative! We partner with arts, culture, and humanities organizations and funders to build sustainable programs and reimagine a funding landscape that centers transparency, equity, and community. Learn more: www.sidracollaborative.com