For Immediate Release: November 16, 2009
Contact: Jeff Morgan
Public Relations
515.281.3858
Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov
Iowa Arts Council Announces November Mini Grant Awards
(DES MOINES, Iowa) — The Iowa Arts Council has awarded $6,140 in the November round of Mini Grants to five organizations and individuals in Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Des Moines and Estherville. IAC received 17 eligible applications with requests totaling more than $23,000.
Mini Grants are awarded each month, and applicants may request up to $1,500 in funding, which they must match.
It’s always intriguing and exciting to see the wonderful, creative ways in which Iowans are bringing the arts into the lives of their fellow citizens, in Iowa and far beyond,” said Mary Sundet Jones, Iowa Arts Council administrator. “There are so many more great arts activities occurring than we can possibly support. The good news is that arts are alive and well in Iowa.”
Applications for Mini Grants must be received the first working day of the month before the intended activity begins. More information and application guidelines and rules can be viewed at www.iowaartscouncil.org.
The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and works to enrich the quality of life for Iowans through support of the arts. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts. Please visit www.iowaartscouncil.org for more information.
Iowa Arts Council NOVEMBER 2009 Mini Grant Awards
Repertory Theatre of Iowa, Des Moines
“Repertory Theatre of Iowa Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’”
$1,500
The Repertory Theater of Iowa will launch the 2009 holiday season with Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol" for 11 performances December 11-20 at The Des Moines Social Club. RTI will provide 150 free tickets to underserved middle school children during matinees.
KCCK-FM/Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
Iowa Artists Radio Channel Mobile Audio Project
$1,500
KCCK-FM recently debuted a radio channel which features the work of Iowa musicians exclusively. This grant will help fund the purchase of a mobile audio application which will let iPhone and iPod Touch owners listen to the station statewide.
Nancy K. Barry, Decorah
Teaching Through Cancer
$1,500
Nancy Barry will use grant funds to adapt a cancer memoir into a one-woman show, tentatively entitled "Teaching Through Cancer." The show will be performed by professional actor Kristen Underwood in February 2010 at ArtHaus and it will be submitted for presentation at the "Writing and the Art of Medicine" Conference at the University of Iowa.
Link Associates, Des Moines
Adventures in Social Drama
$1,000
Link Associates will offer a 6-session exploratory drama class ending with a performance for its adult clients who have mental disabilities. Adventures in Social Drama, a nonprofit educational/arts organization skilled in both drama and teaching special populations, will lead the “Drama Expressions” class in May-June 2010.
Laker Alternative High School, Estherville
“Laker High Meets Shakespeare’s Sister”
$640
Marta Barnard will perform “Shakespeare’s Sister,” scenes from several Shakespeare plays using modernized language, for students from three alternative high schools operated by Iowa Lakes Community College Dec. 2, 2009 at the Estherville campus. A one-hour interactive workshop will follow giving alternative students the opportunity to participate in Renaissance-style acting.
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The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and works to enrich the quality of life for Iowans through support of the arts. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the state of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts. More information at www.iowaartscouncil.org.