Resounding Joy aims to grow the music therapy program in 2023
Excerpt from an article by Mark Ambrogi in Current
Lindsay Zehren is a huge proponent of the many benefits of music therapy.
Resounding Joy is a nonprofit that started in San Diego in 2004. Zehren, who worked with Resounding Joy in San Diego, moved to Carmel from San Diego in November 2020. She launched Resounding Joy Indiana in July 2021.
In 2022, Zehren said Resounding Joy Indiana supported more than 2,000 individuals in central Indiana. The goal is to support more than 5,000 in 2023 with the addition of another music therapist to the team, she said.
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Artist Mark Schmidt stands in front of and points out details in his mural behind the Brown County Visitors Center. The mural shows different aspects highlighting life in Brown County. Image courtesy of Corbin Parmer
Brown County Visitors Center’s ‘a love letter to Nashville;’ new interactive mural completed, details local life
Excerpt from an article by Corbin Palmer in Brown County Democrat
A small crowd gathered in Coachlight Square last week just behind the Brown County Visitors Center, to witness the reveal of a new public art installation that highlights Brown County life.
The work was created by local artist Mark Schmidt, who is also owner of Nashville Spice Co. He described the mural as “a love letter to Nashville.â€
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Strengthening Your Next Community Engagement Project
Excerpt from an article by Forecast Public Art
If you want greater community involvement in your next project but are unsure of how to get started, you’re not alone! And you shouldn’t be working alone either. Before building something new, it’s important to listen to stakeholders and invite them into the co-creation process. In fact, it’s an essential early step. But once you take that step, you’ll find that your work better reflects the diverse community of voices in your community, and responds more effectively to their values and priorities.
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NEA 2023 Grant Opportunities Now Available
Challenge America
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines to reach historically underserved groups/communities that have rich and dynamic cultural identities. Challenge America may be a good entry point for organizations that are new to applying for federal funding. The category features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000.
Grants require a cost share/match of $10,000 consisting of cash and/or in-kind contributions. Total project costs must be at least $20,000 or greater.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2023Â for projects taking place beginning in 2024.
Grants for Arts ProjectsÂ
Grants for Arts Projects is our largest grant program for organizations, providing expansive funding opportunities for communities across the nation in a wide range of artistic disciplines. Through project-based funding, the program supports opportunities for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector.
This grants program also welcomes projects that engage with individuals whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, race or ethnicity, economics, or disability.
Application Deadlines: February 9 and July 6, 2023Â for projects taking place beginning in 2024.
Learn more and apply.
Support Hoosier Creativity Through a Position with the Indiana Arts Commission
The Indiana Arts Commission has a number of exciting opportunities to grow your career and support arts and creativity in the Hoosier State. We are currently accepting applications for the Grants and Research Manager position, as well as two paid internships though the Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship program. If you have a passion for arts and culture in Indiana and an interest in public service, be sure to check out these openings!
“What’s New with Arts Organization Support?” Webinar
The Indiana Arts Commission will be making changes to the Arts Organization Support (AOS) program in FY2024, as a result of the programmatic review that took place this year. Over 150 Hoosier provided input to this process and the coming changes are reflective of that feedback and the impact that that Hoosiers wish to see the AOS program have on Indiana.
Next week, a public webinar will be held to discuss the changes to the application, panel, and funding process. The “What’s New with AOS?” Webinar will be held on Monday, December 19th at 4:00PM ET. Register to attend the webinar.
Not able to attend live? Don’t worry, the meeting will be recorded, and additional application support sessions will be held in the coming months.
Dates and opportunities to keep an eye on:
Job Opportunities:
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Stay creative and awesome,
Paige Sharp
Deputy Director of Programs
Indiana Arts Commission
psharp@iac.in.gov
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