The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana continued to show it’s the main supporter of youth arts programming in the region by awarding $29,395 to 17 local organizations.
The grants allow organizations to create and continue unique and engaging arts programming for Evansville youth.
More than 30 organizations applied for the Arts Council’s annual Sponsorship of the Arts grant. An Arts Council committee selected 17 organizations listed below for the award.
“Children thrive when provided opportunities for creativity and expression,†said Anne McKim, executive director of The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. “The 2019 Sponsorship Grant programs will allow thousands of young people to participate in the arts in their schools and throughout our community, and we’re delighted to be a catalyst for this inspiration and enrichment.â€
For more information, contact Zach Evans with the Arts Council at zach.evans@artswin.org.2019 Sponsorship of the Arts Grant Recipients:
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Organization |
Project
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Description |
Awarded
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AIS Diamond |
Creating a Creative and Engaging Classroom
|
Funding requested to purchase art supplies for the AIS Diamond Avenue middle school art program. |
$1,500
|
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Children’s Center for Dance Education
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Tap, Tumble, and Twirl |
Funding requested for supplies and materials needed for the creation of a dance studio at Carver Community Organization. CCDE will give lessons to 31 preschool aged children, but the space will be available for art/dance/and movement programs for all youth served by Carver. |
$3,000 |
Children’s Center
for Dance
Education Alvin Ailey and Art 
performance in Bloomington, Indiana. $500
Funding requested to send 20 Joshua Academy students to an Alvin Ailey
|
Corpus Christi |
Fine Arts Technology Integration in Middle School |
Funding requested to purchase 5 iPads and additional apps to be used in fine arts classes in the school. |
$1,545
|
|
Evansville Ballet Theater |
Dance Program at the Boys and Girls Club |
Funding requested to support collaborative projects with the Boys and Girls Club and Mattingly Charities to bring dance education to underserved and special-needs children. |
$1,000 |
|
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library |
Southside Stars Music Group |
Funding requested to purchase instruments for use in the Southside Stars Music Program. |
$500 |
|
Navigators USA, Chapter 111 |
Navigating the Arts |
Funding requested to implement an arts program for the scouts of Evansville- based Navigators scouting groups. |
$2,500 |
|
North High School |
Enriching Opportunities at North High School |
Funding requested to purchase supplementary supplies and materials in order to introduce new media and techniques to art students, including raku firing, varying printmaking processes, silkscreen process on clay, rice paper transfers on clay, digital photography and graphic design. |
$2,000 |
|
Patchwork Central |
Spring Semester 2019 Arts and Smarts Program |
Funding requested to support arts activities during Patchwork’s 4 day a week afterschool arts and education program, targeted at neighborhood and underserved children. |
$1,000 |
|
St. Vincent Early Learning Center
|
Engaging Children Through Music with Natural Outdoor Classrooms |
Funding requested for development of a music program in new outdoor music and movement classrooms. |
$5,000 |
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The DaVinci Institute
|
DaVinci Partnership: Young People’s Concert Enrichment Experience |
Funding requested to purchase supplies for the “Concert Enrichment Experience,” to provide substitute teachers for the day, and to rent the Children’s Museum of Evansville facilities for the project. |
$2,000 |
The Jacob Ball Wish
Funding requested to support a theater production raising money for the Jacob Ball wish fund. Money raised is used to purchase materials and equipment requested by teachers or caregivers for
The Jacob Ball
Wish Fund Fund their work with special needs children. $1,000
|
University of Evansville Theater |
ARTSWIN/UE Twelfth Night Matinee
|
Funding requested to provide 500 discounted tickets to area students for the matinee production of “Twelfth Night.” |
$5,000
|
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Vogel Elementary School |
After School Art |
Funding requested to create an after- school art club for K-6th grade students at Vogel Elementary School. Funds will be used for art supplies and will increase arts exposure for participating students from 20 to 30 minutes/week to over 2 hours/week. |
$1,600
|
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YWCA |
Loving Yourself
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Funding requested for art supplies to be used by LiveYers in a positive self-esteem and self-image program.
|
$1,250 |
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YWCA |
Hands Are Not for Hitting |
Funding requested for art supplies to be used by LiveYers in a violence prevention program. |
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YWCA |
Down on the Farm
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Funding requested for art supplies to be used by LiveYers for creative reflection following a farm visit. |
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Total award from the Arts Council to 17 organizations |
$29,395
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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Downtown Evansville at 212 Main St. The Arts Council operates the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Art Gallery and is the only free public arts space in the city.
The Arts Council’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and support economic development through advocacy and promotion of the arts, arts education and arts organizations in Southwest Indiana. To learn more about the Arts Council, visit artswin.org, and follow them on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
