FY 2008 Grant Awards: State Listings

Access to Artistic Excellence/Literature Fellowships

Some details of the projects listed in this grant announcement are subject to change, contingent upon prior Endowment approval.

OREGON

CALYX, Inc. (aka CALYX, A Journal of Art & Literature by Women)
Corvallis, OR
$5,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support the publication and promotion of issues of CALYX, A Journal of Art & Literature by Women, and a series of focus groups composed of CALYX readers. The project also includes a promotional program with direct mailings, special Web site offers, and author readings across the country.

Eugene Symphony Association, Inc.
Eugene, OR
$7,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support American Encounters: Roberto Sierra. The series will include performances of Sierra's recent compositions, a radio broadcast, and a composer residency.

Homowo African Arts & Cultures
Portland, OR
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support Africa on the Move. The project will bring together traditional music and dance from Ghana and American jazz in an exploration of the connections between the two art forms.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association
Ashland, OR
$45,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support a production of The Clay Cart directed by Bill Rauch. The piece is an English translation of a classic Sanskrit romantic drama adapted for the stage by A.L. Basham.

Portland Center Stage
Portland, OR
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the world premiere of Sometimes a Great Notion, adapted for the stage from Ken Kesey's novel by Aaron Posner. Playwright, co-founder, and resident director of Philadelphia's award-winning Arden Theatre Company, Posner will direct the production, with accompanying educational and outreach programs.

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
Portland, OR
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the Time Based Art (TBA) Festival and related educational activities. The 10-day festival will feature local, national, and international artists working in dance, theater, music, visual art, film, and multidisciplinary forms.

Portland Opera Association Inc.
Portland, OR
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Opera
To support the Portland Opera Studio Artists (POSA) and the POSA Chamber Opera. The training program provides education and performance opportunities for young artists while the chamber ensemble presents more intimate chamber operas.

Portland Taiko
Portland, OR
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support Dances Across Borders. Portland Taiko will create and premiere a performance work based on Japanese folk song and dance and the traditional roots of taiko drumming.

White Bird
Portland, OR
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird/Portland State University Dance series. The project will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.

Number of Grants: 9          Total Amount: $147,500

 
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