Credits and Downloads
The Photographs
Lynn Whitney’s striking photographs provide a glimpse into life on Cleveland’s lakefront, illustrating the varied recreational, cultural and commercial roles Lake Erie plays in our community. The lake, part of one of the world’s largest fresh water systems, also is a significant asset in the efforts of many to make Cleveland a leader in sustainability. Whitney, head of the photography program at Bowling Green State University since 1987, has exhibited both nationally and internationally. She has undergraduate degrees from Boston University and the Massachusetts College of Art and earned her Master of Fine Arts from Yale University. Her previous work includes a commission by the Toledo Museum of Art to document construction of the Veterans Glass City Skyway in that city.
Lake Erie
The George Gund Foundation has provided funding for many years to organizations focused on the Great Lakes Basin and improved water quality. Most recently the Foundation has supported organizations advocating for full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and those working to restore and protect the watersheds flowing into Lake Erie. Grantees working in these areas include:
Great Lakes Regional Center – National Wildlife Federation
West Creek Preservation Committee
Downloads
Visit our archives containing George Gund Foundation annual reports from 1990 – 2009. Browse through selected photographs or download the complete books in easy to access PDFs. The following documents can also be downloaded:
Text-Only Version of 2009 Annual Report
Site Design
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All photographs copyright © 2010 by Lynn Whitney and may not be reproduced or distributed without the written consent of The George Gund Foundation.
