Fiscal Year 2004 / Round I
The Iowa Arts Council Grant Panel met May 21, 2003 to review applications submitted by the April 1, 2003 deadline.
Panel members included Bill Korf, chair, Iowa Arts Council Board, Iowa City; Kathleen Hurley, Des Moines; Deb Jepsen, Clarinda; Edgar East, Waterloo; Michael-jon Pease, Des Moines; Oxana Bedore, Spencer. The panel reviewed and scored each application on the degree to which it met specific review criteria. On June 6, 2003, the IAC board of directors reviewed panel recommendations and approved final funding amounts recommended by the IAC executive director.
Statistical Summary:
Number of applications reviewed: 76
Total amount requested: $697,162
Total amount funded: $300,000
Total number of applications funded: 42
Average grant request: $9,172
Average grant award: $7,140
Grant Recipients:
Applications are listed in alphabetical order by the applicant's name.
Application Number: FY04-0040
Applicant: Ainsworth Opera House A.C.T., Ainsworth
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Reaching Out: Rural Outreach Concerts
Reaching Out: Rural Outreach Concerts brings six chamber music concerts to small
rural communities: Solon, Delhi, Oelwein, Kalona, Anisworth, and Tipton. The core
musicians are Rostered Iowa Artists, Jan Boland and John Dowdall, of Red Cedar
Chamber Music, Concert will take place between September 2003 and June 2004.
Total Budget: $16,600
Grant Amount: $5,800
Application Number: FY04-0008
Applicant: City of Ames, Ames
Grant Program: Public Art Project Grant
Project Title: Ames Skate Park Public Art
The City of Ames, by request and through fundraising efforts of Ames youth and
Iowa State University students, built a skate park and it was dedicated September
2002. Building upon the enthusiasm for this facility Iowa artist Concetta Morales
will work with the Ames youth to create a mosaic work of art for this site.
Total Budget: $24,400
Grant Amount: $9,000
Application Number: FY04-0042
Applicant: Ames International Festival Association, Ames
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Ames International Orchestra Festival Association
Ames International Festival Association and Iowa State Center will present orchestral
performances: The Prague Chamber Orchestra with the Eroica Trio on November 4,
2003 and Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on February 27, 2004.
Outreach will include a local chorus joining the Moscow, pre-show discussions
and master classes where possible.
Total Budget: $117,500
Grant Amount: $8,000
Application Number: FY04-0044
Applicant: Ballet Quad Cities, Rock Island
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Reach For The Stars
Ballet Quad Cities will develop entertaining and educational programming to compliment
each of their mainstage productions. This project will brings arts education and
live ballet to more Iowans than ever before, It will share ballet as an art form
and encourage students and adults alike to follow their dreams.
Total Budget: $133,425
Grant Amount: $10,000
Application Number: FY04-0029
Applicant: Jan Boland, Marion
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: From Starched Cuffs… a group commissioning project
Jan Boland will commission 12 Iowa composers to participate in a group commissioning
project celebrating Iowa's Czech heritage. A musical theme by Dvorak (written
in Iowa in 1893) will be set to variations for flute, viola and guitar- with each
composer writing in his/her won unique style. The work will be premiered at the
Czech Museum in 2004. Jan Boland is an IAC rostered artist.
Total Budget: $10,720, Funding Request: $5,360
Grant Amount: $4,800
Application Number: FY04-0015
Applicant: Cassandra Dunkhase, Iowa City
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Zwischenspiel: Iowa Summer Music Program
This summer camp will improve the musicality of young Iowa cellists while educating
the general public about classical music. The camp prepares cellists to enter
secondary school orchestras by focusing on chamber music in a stimulating educational
environment. Students gain confidence in their abilities, thus contributing to
higher academic achievement.
Total Budget: $9,075
Grant Amount: $2,100
Application Number: FY04-0031
Applicant: Bill Connet, Des Moines
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: Music in Healing
Artist Bill Connet will continue to present his program, Music in Healing, to
nursing home residents, Alzheimer's patients, families, caregivers, medical professionals,
community groups and students. Bill engages the audience with sing-alongs, original
songs and stories about the healing power of music.
Total Budget: $21,500
Grant Amount: $6,600
Application Number: FY04-004
Applicant: Dallas County Conservation Board, Perry
Grant Program: Traditional Arts Project Grant
Project Title: Prairie Awakening - A Journey Into Indigenous Learning
Native American's from six states and Canada will participate. Dallas Chief Eagle
- World Champion Hoop Dancer, Bryan Akipa - Flute Recording Artist and Jerome
Kills Small- Singer/storyteller, will provide music, dance and story telling that
captivates all age groups. Drums, singers and dancers from indigenous tribes including
the Ioway, Sioux, Mesquakie and Winnebago will participate.
Total Budget: $24,735
Grant Amount: $9,200
Application Number: FY04-0014
Applicant: Des Moines Metro Opera Inc, Indianola
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: 2004 Opera Iowa Tour
Opera Iowa, the Des Moines Metro Opera's 8 member 13 week educational touring
troupe, will present approximately 320 classroom workshops and 80 performances
of Iowa composer, Michael Patterson's, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, in addition to
Humperdink's, Hansel and Gretel and Menotti's, The Medium.
Total Budget: $137,600
Grant Amount: $12,000
Application Number: FY04-0016
Applicant: Dubuque Arts Council, Dubuque
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Dubuque Arts Council 2003-2004 Artists in Residence
During the 2003-2004 school year the Dubuque Arts Council will present Dancing
Wheels, Dakota Wind Quintet, Chance, Chris Baum and F. Reed Brown to 20,000 people
in Dubuque and the surrounding areas through its Artists in Residence program.
Total Budget: $41,800
Grant Amount: $8,000
Application Number: FY04-0049
Applicant: Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., Iowa City
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Englert Night Out
Englert Night Out offers an alcohol-free, family oriented festival of the arts
in downtown Iowa City. It is an alternative New Year's Eve celebration that showcases
the best performers in the Iowa City area. ENO embodies "community building"
through collaborations with performers, volunteers and local businesses.
Total Budget: $22,918
Grant Amount: $9,400
Application Number: FY04-0050
Applicant: Faulconer Gallery, Grinnell
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Roots of Renewal
Roots of Renewal is a community partnership consisting of a coordinated series
of performances, workshops, speakers and exhibitions throughout the Fall of 2003.
Numerous organizations that contribute perspectives on this broad theme addressing
changing perceptions of the upper Midwest in the 21st century.
Total Budget: $61,925
Grant Amount: $10,900
Application Number: FY04-0033
Applicant: Timothy C. Florer, Cumming
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: "Against the Current"
"Against the Current", uses the art of black and white photography to
capture images of Main Street Iowa along the Mississippi River. Images shown to
seniors by high school students resulted in a wealth of memories for the book
text, which show the cultural diversity of the area.
Total Budget: $39,100
Grant Amount: $8,200
Application Number: FY04-0017
Applicant: Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing, Cedar Falls
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Kaleidoscope - A Performing Arts Series for Youth
The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will present Kaleidoscope, a school-time,
literature based, performance series for the young people of northeastern Iowa.
Among those performing will be Theatre IV, the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration
Tour, Michael Moschen, a renowned magician and juggler and legendary actor John
Amos.
Total Budget: $79,900
Grant Amount: $6,600
Application Number: FY04-0052
Applicant: Genesius Theatre Foundation, Rock Island
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Endowing the Quad Cities: Genesius Guild's 47th Season!
Between now and 2006, the Genesius Guild's 50th anniversary, both financial and
artistic control over this unique cultural/educational service will pass from
its founder to a community-based board of directors insuring its continuation
into the 21st century. The success of this shift depends on solid local and state
support. This project consists of six programs that will serve 10,000 plus people.
Total Budget: $114,150
Grant Amount: $9,000
Application Number: FY04-0054
Applicant: Graceland University, Lamoni
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Graceland University Performing Arts Series 2003-2004
This project supports Graceland University's 2003-2004 Performing Arts Series:
Robert T Trentham In Thinking of America- Songs of the Civil War; The Boys of
the Lough - Celtic Legends; The Shenandoah Shakespeare Company; The Boston Brass;
Chad Ballantyne and the Graceland Symphony Orchestra; Jan Kraybill- Internationally
known Pipe Organist.
Total Budget: $34,900
Grant Amount: $8,500
Application Number: FY04-0018
Applicant: Grand Opera House, Dubuque
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Grand Kids Theatre Troupe's Performing Arts Camp
The Grand Opera House will host its first Performing Arts Day Camp in July of
2003. The camp will allow children to study voice, acting, and movement for two
weeks. The exciting and diverse camp will end with a company created production
of Snoopy. The children will also have an opportunity to tour a Chicago theatre
and see The Lion King.
Total Budget: $10,600
Grant Amount: $2,100
Application Number: FY04-0055
Applicant: Grinnell Area Arts Council, Grinnell
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Roots in the Midwest
Grinnell Area Arts Council will invite three performing groups - Nancy Duncan's
Story Galore, Eulenspiegel Puppets, and Contratopia - during Fall 2003 to perform
for targeted school grades and the community as part of a community-wide project
exploring our cultural roots in the Upper Midwest.
Total Budget: $5,276
Grant Amount: $2,300
Application Number: FY04-0056
Applicant: Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Tamango's Urban Tap
Hancher Auditorium will sponsor a two-day residency and one public performance
by the world music and dance group Urban Tap. This residency will introduce audiences
to free-style dance and rhythms from the countries of Haiti, French Guinea and
Brazil. The activities and performances will be led by artistic director and principal
dancer, Tamango.
Total Budget: $63,000
Grant Amount: $9,200
Application Number: FY04-0057
Applicant: Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts!
Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! Artists Series will present four performing arts
events in 2003-2004. The events include the Wichita Band, mystery play by the
Repertory Theatre of America., Echos to the Past and Voices of Hope by TheatreworksUSA
Living voices and Bill Shepherd Big Band for diverse community individuals.
Total Budget: $15,934
Grant Amount: $6,200
Application Number: FY04-0019
Applicant: Iowa Alliance for Arts Education, Des Moines
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Keeping Arts Education Part of Iowa's K-12 Curriculum
"No Child Left Behind" federal legislation puts unprecedented pressure
on schools to improve student achievement in reading, math, and science. This
initiative provides materials and statewide training utilizing proven strategies
to keep arts education part of Iowa's K-12 curricular sequential education.
Total Budget: $25,000
Grant Amount: $7,200
Application Number: FY04-0020
Applicant: Iowa Children's Museum, Coralville
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: ICM Artists in Residence Program
ICM Artists in Residence Program offers unique art education opportunities for
families. Professional Iowa artists shear their talents with children and adults
through performances, demonstrations and workshops in the imaginative venue of
a children's museum. The programs involve participant interaction with a media
that results in the creation of an art project.
Total Budget: $11,400
Grant Amount: $5,000
Application Number: FY04-0058
Applicant: Iowa City Jazz Festival Inc, Iowa City
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Funding for Artists
This project is supports 23 Iowa based and nationally known jazz over the 2 and
a half day event. Fifteen of these bands are from Iowa. The project also supports
the musicians to perform during the after event jam sessions.
Total Budget: $30,000
Grant Amount: $11,400
Application Number: FY04-0060
Applicant: Iowans for the Arts, Des Moines
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Iowa Arts Jam 2003
The Iowa Arts Jam is held in conjunction with the Iowa State Fair. The Jam will
showcase the talents of musicians and artists during the Fair's 11 day run, exposing
Iowans to diverse music and culture through an Art Zone and 3 musical theme nights.
Total Budget: $16,480
Grant Amount: $5,300
Application Number: FY04-0036
Applicant: David Lau, Iowa City
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: 1913- A Journal of Forms
In the protean and collaborative spirit of early 20th century Modernism, "1913"
draws on the resources of the Iowa Writer's Workshop. Publishing formally innovative
works of verbal art in an attempt to deterritorialize established and emerging
artists, from Iowa and beyond, exploding the concept of the literary journal.
Total Budget: $30,000
Grant Amount: $6,800
Application Number: FY04-0062
Applicant: Luther College, Decorah
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Dorian Opera Theatre/ Song of Norway
Dorian Opera Theatre will present Wright and Forrest's "Song of Norway"
in four mainstage performances, July 23-26 in Decorah. In its 19th season, Dorian
Opera theatre provides singing opportunities for established professionals as
well as young singers learning their craft.
Total Budget: $80,170
Grant Amount: $8,600
Application Number: FY04-0021
Applicant: Marion Chamber of Commerce, Marion
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Why Not Chamber Music? Phase III
Why Not Chamber music: Phase III brings four weeks of chamber music in educational
settings to Marion/Cedar Rapids. Locations are, the library a setting in rural
Linn County, to high school and college students who are exceptionally talented,
to at risk after school programs, t working adults at the work-site and more.
Uses IAC Rostered Artists, Jan Boland and John Dowdall.
Total Budget: $12,660
Grant Amount: $4,700
Application Number: FY04-0037
Applicant: Julie McLaughlin, Dysart
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: "The House of Bernarda Alba" Play Without Performers.
Three Iowa artists will collaborate to create an exhibit that combines theatrical
and visual approaches to communicate the dramatic characterization within a story.
This unique installation, which utilizes sculptures drape in handmade paper and
theatrical lighting devises, draws on Federico Garcia Lorca's play, "The
house of Bernarda Alba".
Total Budget: $13,787
Grant Amount: $4,000
Application Number: FY04-0022
Applicant: Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Davenport
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Year of the Blues Education Project
The Mississippi Valley Blues Society will provide 4-5 weeks of free education
programming in schools and public spaces that target the undeserved. Programs
will be presented by African-American educators, story tellers and musicians,
tie into a major PBS series titles "The Blues" and focus on the role
of the blues in the cultural heritage of America.
Total Budget: $42,000
Grant Amount: $10,300
Application Number: FY04-0005
Applicant: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids
Grant Program: Traditional Arts Project Grant
Project Title: The Second Annual Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library will invite the public to experience
the Second Annual Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak DanceFest in Cedar Rapids, July
20, 2003. The DanceFest will feature Czech and Slovak dance troupes from throughout
the U.S., as well as ethnic music, costumes and the opportunity to dance along!
Total Budget: $13,200
Grant Amount: $4,000
Application Number: FY04-0063
Applicant: New Ground Theatre, Bettendorf
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: New Ground Theatre's 2003-2004 Season
A series of one musical, three plays and one special event comprising New Ground's
2003-4 season. All artists are compensated. Artists committed to the season at
this time include Directors Chris Jansen, Corinne Johnson and Susan Mc Donald,
and Designer Patty Koeningsaecker.
Total Budget: $30,000
Grant Amount: $9,400
Application Number: FY04-0064
Applicant: Old Creamery Theatre Company, Amana
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: 2003 Youth and Shakespeare Tour
The Old Creamery Theatre Company will expand its proud tradition if educational
touring by offering "With All My Love, Bill" to high schools throughout
Iowa. Using Shakespeare's works in a contemporary setting. The Creamery's artists
will engage rural teens with workshops exploring words, emotions and the performing
arts.
Total Budget: $30,850
Grant Amount: $8,600
Application Number: FY04-0065
Applicant: Orange City Arts Council, Orange City
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Juana Zayas Performance
Cuban-born concert pianist, Juana Zayas, will share her music with the citizens
of Orange City and the surrounding rural area at 2 high school performances and
a community performance. The Orange City Arts Council and Northwestern College
have partnered to present this special event.
Total Budget: $3,893
Grant Amount: $1,800
Application Number: FY04-0038
Applicant: Jerry Owen, Cedar Rapids
Grant Program: Artist Project Grant
Project Title: New Music to Celebrate Our Eastern European Heritage
Jerry Owen will compose a multi-movement work titled "Fantasy On Gypsy Dances"
for winds and strings based on eastern European dance rhythms and forms. The work
will be premiered in October of 2003 at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and
Library in Cedar Rapids by Iowa musicians. The artist expects the work's duration
to be 12-15 minutes in length.
Total Budget: $6,050
Grant Amount: $2,900
Application Number: FY04-0067
Applicant: Quad City Arts, Rock Island
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Performing Arts Program
The 2003-4 Visiting Artist Series will present approximately 280 educational programs
to broaden audience development and enhance student and adult understanding of
the arts. The artists are world-renowned musicians, dancers and performers. The
Friday Series features local and regional artists of all disciplines September
through April in free public performances.
Total Budget: $327,325
Grant Amount: $12,000
Application Number: FY04-0069
Applicant: Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association, Sioux City
Grant Program: Arts in Education Project Grant
Project Title: Arts Education Programming
The Sioux City Symphony is seeking support of its comprehensive series of arts
education programs impacting more than 14,000 students in grades k-12. The symphony's
education programs include educational concerts, public school partnership programs
and youth performance
Total Budget: $183,000
Grant Amount: $10,400
Application Number: FY04-0071
Applicant: Starlighters II Theatre, Anamosa
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Production and Advertising Support for Winter 2003
Starlighters II Theatre's winter 2003 production of "A Funny Thing Happened
On the Way to The Forum". The grant will help with advertising, set, and
costumes to bring this production to the stage in an affordable way for the people
of Iowa.
Total Budget: $5,023
Grant Amount: $1,900
Application Number: FY04-0076
Applicant: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: In The Spotlight: Seeing Theatre in a New Light
In the Fall of 2003, Theatre UNI, in collaboration with the museums, galleries
and community theatre of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, will mount a community wide
exhibit featuring the art of theatrical costume, scenic. Lighting and props design
and the rich theatrical history of Cedar Valley.
Total Budget: $37,106
Grant Amount: $7,600
Application Number: FY04-0078
Applicant: Waldorf Community Artist Series, Forest City
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Waldorf Community Artist Series - Fall, 2003 Season
The Waldorf Community Artist Series will present two quality, professional musical
programs during the fall of 2003 to the Forest City, Iowa community. They are:
Jonathan Korth, pianist on September 18 and The New York Ballet Co. presenting
"Alice And Wonderland" on October 2.
Total Budget: $11,215
Grant Amount: $4,000
Application Number: FY04-0079
Applicant: Walnut Community Schools, Walnut
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: Walnut Community Schools Proposes the Addition of a Drama Department
Students will establish a "Community Playhouse" within Walnut Community,
which will provide the community exposure to the fine arts and educate their students
in the area of dramatics.
Total Budget: $30,000
Grant Amount: $10,000
Application Number: FY04-0080
Applicant: Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony, Cedar Falls
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: American Composer Commissioning Project
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony will commission a 10 minute orchestral work
by composer Philip Rothman. The World Premiere will occur October 3-4, 2003 providing
a modern-day reaction the work of Johannes Brahms, during an all-Brahms program.
Mr. Rothman will be involved in outreach in the Cedar Valley.
Total Budget: $6,330
Grant Amount: $2,300
Application Number: FY04-0013
Applicant: Tracy Alan White, De Witt
Grant Program: Artists in Schools & Communities Residency Grant
Project Title: All You Need Is L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Everyday)
Through poetry writing/presenting and painting workshops, Tracy and Cindy White
will instruct at risk Iowa youth about the importance of the arts in their everyday
lives. The artists will teach students techniques of poetry writing/presenting
and painting while bolstering valuable life-skills and character qualities of
the students.
Total Budget: $8,650
Grant Amount: $3,200
Application Number: FY04-0075
Applicant: WVIK Augustana Public Radio, Rock Island
Grant Program: Organization Project Grant
Project Title: WVIK Five Program Broadcasting
WVIK will develop and broadcast four locally produced cultural programs; Art Talks,
About Books, Rock Island Lines and Saturday Morning Live!
Total Budget: $44,350
Grant Amount: $4,000
Application Number: FY04-0007
Applicant: Youth & Shelter Services, Inc., Marshalltown
Grant Program: Traditional Arts Project Grant
Project Title: Marshalltown Hispanic Dance Group
This project will improve the Marshalltown Hispanic Dance Group's ability to perform
authentic regional folk dances from Mexico in Marshalltown and other Iowa cities.
Performers are local Hispanic youth who are instructed by traditional performers.
Sam Carbajal of youth and Shelter Services has led the group since September of
1999.
Total Budget: $20,151
Grant Amount: $6,700