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FY 2010 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.

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Arts Council
Little Rock, AR
$757,600
CATEGORY: Partnership   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement activities.

Arkansas State University
State University, AR
$30,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support the Arkansas Folklife Program. The project will document traditional arts and artists in the state and present the information through publications, recordings, and public programs.

Interarts, Inc. (aka Hot Springs Music Festival)
Hot Springs, AR
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the 2010 Hot Springs Music Festival Mentorship Program. The program pairs a group of highly skilled musicians and educators with an international pool of competitively selected apprentices to provide experience through open rehearsals and performances before live and radio broadcast audiences.

Sonny Boy Blues Society (on behalf of Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival)
Helena-West Hele, AR
$7,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival. Since 1986, the festival has served to promote and preserve the understanding and appreciation of the heritage and history of the Delta blues through live music events, education programs, and cultural exhibits.

Walton Arts Center Council, Inc. (aka Walton Arts Center) (Consortium)
Fayetteville, AR
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the launch of Everywhere & Back. During a two-week residency, the Trey McIntyre Project will collaborate with the Walton Arts Center Council to generate attention and curiosity, and develop an audience for the company's culminating performance.

Walton Arts Center Council, Inc. (aka Walton Arts Center)
Fayetteville, AR
$35,000
CATEGORY: American Masterpieces   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support MyAmerica, a dance and music series celebrating our national cultural and artistic heritage. Participating artists will perform and engage the community in outreach programs including in-school residencies, master classes, lecture/demonstrations, mini-concerts, and educational activities.


Number of Grants: 6          Total Amount: $850,100

 
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