Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Quietly Funded Detroit’s Arts & Culture Scene for Years

July 26, 2018

“He was impressed by the culture of the city and the arts,” says Michelle Krebs of Autotrader.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Michelle Krebs

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You’ve likely heard the news that Fiat Chrysler’s longtime CEO Sergio Marchionne passed away suddenly this week, but did you know he was also an incredible patron of the arts here in Detroit?

CultureShift’s Amanda LeClaire speaks with Executive Analyst for Autrotrader, Michelle Krebs, about the impact Marchionne’s financial contributions had on the city’s arts and cultural institutions.

“When Sergio Marchionne came to Detroit…he was impressed by the culture of the city and the arts,” says Krebs. 

“As a result, the company became a big supporter of music, symphony, (and) theatre.” 

 

 

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  • Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning journalist and managing editor and lead reporter of WDET's new environmental series, the Detroit Tree Canopy Project, as well as WDET's CuriosiD podcast. She was the host of WDET’s CultureShift and a founding producer of the station’s flagship news talk show *Detroit Today*. Amanda also served as a Morning Edition host at WDET and previously worked as a host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.

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