FY 2009 Grant Awards: State Listings
Access to Artistic Excellence I/Challenge America Fast-Track Grants/Creativity & Aging/Literature Fellowships (Poetry)
Some details of the projects listed in this grant announcement are subject to change, contingent
upon prior Endowment approval.
KANSAS
Hesston College
Hesston, KS
$10,000
CATEGORY: Challenge America
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Challenge America
To support a concert featuring male a cappella vocal ensemble The King's Singers. The ensemble also will lead a master class for college and high school choirs. Lucas Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. (aka Grassroots Art Center)
Lucas, KS
$10,000
CATEGORY: Challenge America
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Challenge America
To support Mosaic Wandering Wall Designs, a public art project. Selected artists Mri Pilar and Eric Abraham will collaborate with a local architect to create benches and works of art for installation in the exterior and interior walls of a public restroom, using recycled colored bottles and other found objects. University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. (on behalf of Lied Center of Kansas)
Lawrence, KS
$25,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support Entering the Transdomain: Interdisciplinary Explorations in Art and Science, a series presented at the Lied Center of Kansas. Programs will explore the influence of science and technology through performance presentations, community conversations, and residency activities. Wichita Grand Opera, Inc.
Wichita, KS
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Opera
To support a new production of Puccini's Manon Lescaut. Education and outreach activities will include workshops and seminars at Wichita State University and for the Young and Resident Artists. Rossini's The Barber of Seville, including outreach activities with local schools.
Number of Grants: 4 Total Amount: $55,000
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