FY 2012 Grant Awards: State Listings

Art Works II/Arts in Media/Partnerships

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

WEST VIRGINIA

Allegheny Echoes, Inc.
Marlinton, WV
$10,000
CATEGORY: Art Works   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support a week-long workshop that will instruct the region's youth in traditional Appalachian music and poetry. The workshop will match students with accomplished masters for instruction in traditional instrumental techniques, vocal music, or creative writing, and conclude with two performances showcasing the instructors and their students.

Greenbrier Repertory Theatre Company (aka Greenbrier Valley Theatre)
Lewisburg, WV
$10,000
CATEGORY: Art Works   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support a production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller with accompanying educational outreach activities and events. Educational activities for youth and adults include four literary readings, the development and distribution of school study guides throughout West Virginia, in-school writing workshops, post-performance discussions, and a week-long residency at the Larry Joe Harless Community Center in Gilbert, Wes Virginia.

West Virginia Division of Culture and History/Arts Section
Charleston, WV
$659,800
CATEGORY: Partnership   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement activities.

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Charleston, WV
$20,000
CATEGORY: Art Works   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support a statewide outreach tour to underserved rural communities. The orchestra, under the leadership of Artistic Director and conductor Grant Cooper, will introduce orchestral music to new audiences throughout West Virginia, as well as present educational programming in schools by its resident ensemble, the Montclaire String Quartet.

Number of Grants: 4          Total Amount: $699,800

 
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