Projects

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2026 Doris Duke Artist Awards

To empower, invest in and celebrate artists in the fields of contemporary dance, jazz and theater.

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Doris Duke Artist Awards

For over a decade, the Doris Duke Artist Awards have celebrated innovative and risk-taking performing artists. Representing an unrestricted cash prize of $525,000, the awards annually honor up to six outstanding individuals working in the fields of contemporary dance, jazz and theater.

Artists Make Technology Lab

Artists Make Technology Lab

Artists Make Technology

Artists Make Technology

Structured around three core pillars, Artists Make Technology aims to create pathways to center performing artists in technological innovation by providing support, resources and collaboration opportunities.

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“IINNIIWA: The Blackfeet Buffalo Story”

After nearly 150 years, buffalo returned to Blackfeet land in a historic homecoming made possible by the Blackfeet Buffalo Program and Indigenous Led—captured in a short film featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

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Singing in Solidarity

On May Day 2025, a participatory choral performance led by Troy Anthony and the Fire Ensemble rallies support for artists and the power of the performing arts.

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STEMM Opportunity Alliance

Ensuring that any American, no matter their background or location, has the access and opportunity to enter and thrive in the STEMM economy.

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Encoding Equity in Clinical Research & Practice

This alliance, led by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, is driving change and raising awareness about race in clinical algorithms.