2005 Grant Awards: State Listings
Access to Artistic Excellence II/American Masterpieces/
Folk Arts Infrastructure/Learning in the Arts/Partnerships
Some details of the projects listed below are subject to change,
contingent upon prior Endowment approval.
INDIANA
Bloomington Area Arts Council, Inc.
Bloomington, IN
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Local Arts Agencies
To support the Carved in Stone exhibition and accompanying artist residency program, Indiana Limestone Sculpture Symposium. The concurrent programs, which highlight southern Indiana's rich limestone heritage, will take place in Monroe County, Indiana, and attract limestone sculptors from throughout the United States.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Indianapolis, IN
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support a scholarly symposium on the challenges facing Native American contemporary artists in their creative development. The symposium will focus on societal, personal, and cultural issues that surface in the work of Native American artists.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
$12,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support Unplugged, an informal classical concert series. During 2005-06, Unplugged concerts will be hosted by a local celebrity and feature casually dressed orchestra members under live video images projected on a large screen.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18,000
CATEGORY: Learning in the Arts FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth
To support the Preschool Music Program, a consortium project. The program will offer a music curriculum, rhythm instruments, and live ensemble performances targeted for inner-city pre-school children.
Indiana Arts Commission
Indianapolis, IN
$585,200
CATEGORY: Partnership FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement activities.
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Inc. (consortium)
Indianapolis, IN
$30,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support a consortium project to develop a Greek heroic story into an interdisciplinary theater piece. Artists from the IRT will collaborate with Dance Kaleidoscope, a professional modern dance ensemble.
Indiana Symphony Society, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
$50,000
CATEGORY: Learning in the Arts FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth
To support the continuation of the School Partner Program. The professional development project provides Indianapolis public school teachers with the training and skills necessary to teach arts-integrated curriculum consistent with state and national arts education standards.
Indiana University (on behalf of Traditional Arts Indiana)
Bloomington, IN
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk & Traditional Arts
To support the Statewide Traditional Arts Resources and Training (START) program. The project will identify tradition-bearers, and develop a network of community specialists that support the ongoing identification and presentation of traditional artists throughout the state.
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
$25,000
CATEGORY: Folk & Traditional Arts Infrastructure Initiative FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk & Traditional Arts
To support the Indiana Instruments Project. The project will support a survey of musical instrument builders, apprenticeships and workshops with master musicians and artisans, and production of an audio tour and CD.
Tales & Scales, Inc.
Evansville, IN
$30,000
CATEGORY: Learning in the Arts FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth
To support Imagine That! The residencies at Evansville schools will provide opportunities for students to participate in collaborative artistic processes and demonstrate their acquired skills in music, theater, and dance.
INDIANA total grants: 10
INDIANA total dollars: $795,700
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