Portland Media Center is the 2026–2027 Fiscal Sponsor for Forge Art Foundation.
Led by executive director Joshua N Hsu, Forge Art Foundation supports the artists who shape theatre and creates new pathways for experimentation, collaboration, and community engagement. As their fiscal sponsor, Portland Media Center receives and manages gifts on their behalf, so your support goes straight to the work.
of every gift goes to Forge Art Foundation.
covers Portland Media Center’s fiscal sponsorship and administration fee.
Four ways Forge fuels the work.
Forge Theater Labs Podcast
Scripted episodes, roundtables and interviews exploring theatre history, innovation and the people behind the work.
Embers & Echoes
A staged-reading and development series for new works, adaptations and musicals, building pathways toward future production.
The Foundry
Project development, producing expertise, strategic guidance, logistics and production support for Maine artists and organizations.
In Conversation
A community video series bringing artists, organizations and audiences together for moderated discussions on art, identity and the issues shaping our communities.
Gifts may support any of these initiatives, including artist compensation, production and development costs, community partnerships, programming, and other direct project expenses.
Gifts are made payable to Portland Media Center, a nonprofit organization, for the benefit of Forge Art Foundation, and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a receipt from Portland Media Center by email.
Questions about Forge Art Foundation and Forge Theater Labs? Reach Joshua N Hsu at info@forgetheaterlabs.com. Questions about your gift or receipt? Write to pmc@portlandmedia.org.