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.
RHODE ISLAND
Allen, William
Providence, RI
$25,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship. Everett Dance Theatre
Providence, RI
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the creation and presentation of Standing on the Border (working title). The work will be a multidisciplinary blend of dance, theater, stage images, and film. FirstWorks (Consortium)
Providence, RI
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the Pixilerations festival of digital arts. In partnership with the City of Providence, the festival will include installations, residencies, performances, and film screenings by artists working with digital media. Newport Performing Arts Center
Newport, RI
$10,000
CATEGORY: Challenge America
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Challenge America
To support the development phase for the interior design aspects of Newport Opera House, which was built in 1868. Theater consultant Christopher Buckley will lead the project. Providence Black Repertory Company (aka Black Rep)
Providence, RI
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the American premiere of A Time of Fire by Ugandan playwright Charles Mulekwa. Artistic Director Donald W. King will direct the production, with accompanying educational and outreach activities. Silk Road Project, Inc.
Providence, RI
$25,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support artist residencies and a touring project celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Silk Road Project. Programming will include the American premiere of a new work Layla and Majnun, under the artistic direction of Yo-Yo Ma, as well as touring to multiple states and Ontario, Canada.
Number of Grants: 6 Total Amount: $120,000
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