FY 2009 Grant Awards: State Listings
Access to Artistic Excellence II/American Masterpieces/
Arts on Radio and Television/Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth/Partnerships
Some details of the projects listed in this grant announcement are subject to change, contingent
upon prior Endowment approval.
NEW JERSEY
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company
Union, NJ
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the re-establishment of the annual Summerdance program, a week-long intensive dance experience. The program ensures opportunities for individuals of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and abilities to participate in professional dance through classes, workshops, lectures, and performances. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades (aka JCC Thurnauer School of Music)
Tenafly, NJ
$18,000
CATEGORY: Learning in the Arts
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Learning in the Arts
To support the Music Discovery Partnership. The program provides opportunities for musical instruction--including lessons, concerts, and performance opportunities-- for second- to twelfth-grade students in Englewood, New Jersey public schools. Mary Lou Williams Foundation, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ
$12,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support high-quality recordings of works by composer and pianist Mary Lou Williams. These sacred works were created between 1948 and 1968 for solo voice or chorus with instrumental accompaniment. Music For All Seasons, Inc.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support music programs targeted to at-risk children living in shelters. Between two and four instrumentalists will be engaged to lead activities in various venues in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and California. New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Trenton, NJ
$940,600
CATEGORY: Partnership
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement activities. Newark Public Radio, Inc. (aka WBGO Jazz 88)
Newark, NJ
$55,000
CATEGORY: Arts on Radio and Television
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Media Arts
To support the production of JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, a weekly radio series of jazz concerts. The series is produced by WBGO/Newark and distributed by NPR, reaching 149,000 listeners each week throughout the United States. Paper Mill Playhouse (Consortium)
Millburn, NJ
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Musical Theater
To support the Access for Artists with Disabilities Program. In partnership with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the program will provide training and networking opportunities for both performing artists with disabilities and performing arts organizations to raise awareness of these artists' abilities and theater participation. Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Inc.
Madison, NJ
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the Summer Professional Training Program. Trainees from across the nation will engage in an intense immersion program in every aspect of theatrical production. Symphony in C
Camden, NJ
$7,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the Professional Development Internship Program for young musicians. All of the musicians, as well as a young conductor, will participate in performances, educational outreach activities in schools, an orchestral summer camp, and a string training program. Young Audiences of New Jersey Inc.
Princeton, NJ
$30,000
CATEGORY: Learning in the Arts
FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Learning in the Arts
To support Pixel Nation, a media arts education project. The program is designed to teach underserved teens all aspects of digital and video filmmaking through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning and art-making.
Number of Grants: 10 Total Amount: $1,123,600
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