2005 Grant Awards: State Listings

Access to Artistic Excellence II/American Masterpieces/
Folk Arts Infrastructure/Learning in the Arts/Partnerships

Some details of the projects listed below are subject to change, contingent upon prior Endowment approval.

WEST VIRGINIA

Contemporary American Theater Festival
Shepherdstown, WV
$12,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater 
To support the development and production of a new theater work. The company will present Father Joy by Sheri Wilner, with Producing Director Ed Herendeen overseeing the collaboration between playwright, designers, and director.

Davis & Elkins College (Augusta Heritage Center)
Elkins, WV
$25,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk & Traditional Arts 
To support the Traditional Arts Program. Activities will include the West Virginia Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program, the Youth Scholarship Program and the Old-Time Fiddler's Reunion.

West Virginia Division of Culture and History/Arts Section
Charleston, WV
$525,900
CATEGORY: Partnership  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional 
To support Partnership Agreement activities.

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Charleston, WV
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence  FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music 
To support a state-wide tour to rural and underserved communities. The orchestra, with music director Grant Cooper, will introduce orchestral music to new audiences throughout West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA total grants: 4
WEST VIRGINIA total dollars: $572,900

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