FY 2007 Grant Awards: State Listings
Access to Artistic Excellence/Literature Fellowships
Some details of the projects listed in this grant announcement are subject to change, contingent
upon prior Endowment approval.
PENNSYLVANIA Allentown Art Museum
Allentown, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support the exhibition Knights in Shining Armor: Myth and Reality, 1450-1650, with accompanying education programs. The exhibition will contribute to and expand upon prior scholarship exploring arms and armor in the context of the culture of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. American Poetry Review
Philadelphia, PA
$12,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support the publication and promotion of the American Poetry Review. The journal will promote its issues through a direct-mail campaign, special offers to students at writing programs, and Web site visitors. Arden Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the activities of the New Play Development Program. The project will include the world premiere production of Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree, a new play by Bruce Graham, as well as workshops and readings of new plays. Asian Americans United, Inc. (Consortium)
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support the 12th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival. The traditional lunar festival will feature master artists in martial arts, Chinese opera, traditional Chinese music and dance, as well as performances by young people and community members. Bach Festival of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support Bach Festival Week. The 10-day festival will present 20 to 30 events in various Philadelphia venues, and educational activities including a performance for children. Berks Filmmakers, Inc.
Reading, PA
$7,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Media Arts
To support a curated film and video series. Programs will focus on avant-garde cinema, documentary and animation work, presentations by filmmakers, and screenings of films by artists from the region. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Inc.
Bloomsburg, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the development, production, and tour of a new theater work. Our Shadows, a series of short plays, will be developed and presented in collaboration with the WAMDA theater ensemble of Cairo, Egypt. Carnegie Institute (aka Carnegie Museum of Art)
Pittsburgh, PA
$40,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support the touring exhibition Translations and Transformations: Glass in Venice and America, 1950-2006, with accompanying catalogue and education programs. The Carnegie Museum's exhibition will delineate the development of glass in both regions and demonstrate how artistic techniques and ideas evolve across cultures, traditions, and time. Chamber Music Conference and Composers' Forum of the East
Philadelphia, PA
$7,500
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support composer residencies and a commissioning program as part of a summer chamber music conference. Activities will take place at Bennington College, Vermont. City Theatre Company, Inc. (aka City Theatre)
Pittsburgh, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Musical Theater
To support the development and production of a new musical adaptation of a play. Composer Brendan Milburn's musical An Infinite Ache will be adapted from playwright David Schulner's romantic comedy play of the same name. Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia (aka Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia)
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the creation and performance of a new work by composer Steven Mackey. The one-movement work will be scored for string orchestra and will be conducted by Ignat Solzhenitsyn, music director of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Fabric Workshop, Inc. (aka Fabric Workshop and Museum)
Philadelphia, PA
$35,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support an artist-in-residence program. Each participating artist will create new work using innovative fabrics, materials, and construction techniques in experimental ways. Gettysburg College (on behalf of The Gettsyburg Review)
Gettysburg, PA
$5,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a comprehensive marketing campaign to promote The Gettysburg Review. The journal will launch five separate direct-mail, special-offer subscription drives designed to reach new audiences. Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Philadelphia, PA
$35,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Local Arts Agencies
To support an electronic marketing initiative to market the region's more than 1,000 nonprofit cultural organizations. The two-part initiative includes an online calendar called the PhillyFunGuide.com, and FunSavers, an e-mail program offering last-minute, half-price tickets.
James A. Michener Art Museum (aka Michener Art Museum)
Doylestown, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support a touring exhibition of the work of American artist Elsie Driggs (1898-1992), with accompanying catalogue and education programs. Since Driggs's death, there has been no exhibition or publication devoted to her work. Lafayette College
Easton, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support jazz presentations. The project will include five concerts featuring duos of jazz artists and residency activities. A local radio station will broadcast interviews with participating artists, including NEA Jazz Master pianlist Chick Corea and bassist Dave Holland. Leah Stein Dance Company
Philadelphia, PA
$5,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of site-specific dance works as part of the On-Site Philadelphia program, created by choreographer Leah Stein. The projects will take place at the Eastern State Penitentiary and at Walnut Street Bridge, with live sound scores created by percussionist/musician Toshi Makihara. Lehigh University (on behalf of Zoellner Arts Center)
Bethlehem, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the Zoellner Arts Center's commissioning project, a multidisciplinary performance work titled Small Steps, Tiny Revolutions. Composer Steven Sametz and choreographer Pascal Rioult will collaborate with local dance students. Marlboro School of Music, Inc. (aka Marlboro Music Festival)
Philadelphia, PA
$25,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the Invited Master Artist Project. As many as 100 students (ages 18 to 32) will participate in a series of workshops, open rehearsals and concerts, master classes, and lecture-demonstrations led by a group of world-class concert artists, composers, and scholars. Mattress Factory, Ltd. (aka Mattress Factory)
Pittsburgh, PA
$40,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support an artist-in-residence program, with accompanying brochures and education programs. New Installations by Artists from India will be presented in celebration of the Mattress Factory's 30th anniversary in 2007. Odunde, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support the 2007 Odunde Festival. Odunde is the oldest African American community festival in Philadelphia, annually featuring local and international African American dancers, musicians, and performers. Orchestra 2001, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the performance of composer George Crumb's American Songbook. A three-day celebration of the work will be conducted by music director James Freeman at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Pennsylvania Ballet Association
Philadelphia, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of Lambarena by choreographer Val Caniparoli. The work will be presented at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia to approximately 10,000 audience members and 2,800 students, who will receive educational materials prior to viewing a fully-staged dress rehearsal. People's Light & Theatre Company
Malvern, PA
$38,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support a production of Splittin' the RaftHuckleberry Finn that juxtaposes the story with speeches by Frederick Douglass. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Philadelphia, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support an art song concert series. The project's exploration of vocal music will include performances of works ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary music, along with master classes and lectures conducted by guest artists and scholars. Philadelphia Dance Company, Inc. (aka Philadanco)
Philadelphia, PA
$30,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of Dance for Six, choreographed by Joyce Trisler, and the creation and presentation of a new work by Milton Myers. The works will be performed at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Dance Projects
Philadelphia, PA
$5,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of the 5th annual Motion Pictures 2007. The project includes the presentation of films, videos, performances, workshops, and discussions with guest artists. Philadelphia Folklore Project (Consortium)
Philadelphia, PA
$35,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support Art Happens Here, a series of artist residencies and performances. In collaboration with Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble, the project will document and present Philadelphia folk arts and public performances to audiences throughout the region. Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the commissioning and presentation of works at the Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festivals. Artists will perform new and existing works and participate in panel discussions, master classes, and post-performance discussions. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PA
$80,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Museum
To support an exhibition of the 18th-century Japanese master of ink painting Ike Taiga and his wife, Tokuyama Gyokuran, with accompanying education programs. The exhibition will provide a comprehensive examination of the wide range of these influential artists, whose work simultaneously embraced innovation and tradition. Philadelphia Orchestra Association
Philadelphia, PA
$75,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support Philadelphia Firsts, the orchestra's first performances of works by composers John Harbison, Oliver Knussen, John Adams, Hans Rott, and Olivier Messiaen. The concerts will be performed at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Philadelphia Print Collaborative (aka Philagrafika)
Philadelphia, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Visual Arts
To support (Re)Print. The exhibition, residencies, and public programming will examine how printmaking has become a key tool in contemporary artistic practice. Philadelphia Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the Philadelphia premiere of Nikkole Salter and Danai Gurira's acclaimed work In the Continuum. The play presents the story of two women infected with HIV in two countries, the United States and Zimbabwe. Pig Iron Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the creation and production of a new work with the working title Chekhov Lizardbrain. Led by artistic director Dan Rothenberg and scenic designer/installation artist Anna Kiraly, the project will explore new approaches to character and space in contemporary theater. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the creation and presentation of a new work in collaboration with Pittsburgh jazz artist Etta Cox. The work will be performed at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Dance Alloy (aka Dance.Alloy.Theater)
Pittsburgh, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the creation and presentation of works by choreographers Donald Byrd, Susan Marshall, and Victoria Marks. A variety of outreach programs will be offered as part of each choreographer's residency. Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Visual Arts
To support a summer artist residency program. Artists will be provided with resources, facilities, and technical assistance for exploration in glass making. Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. (Consortium)
Pittsburgh, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Opera
To support the creation of a new production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Co-produced with Pittsburgh Opera Theatre, the project will draw upon both companies' shared expertise and technology and will provide a unique creative opportunity that will strengthen both organizations. Pittsburgh Opera, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
$35,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Opera
To support a production of Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd. The company will develop education and community engagement programs and corresponding written materials created to focus on the theme and content of the opera. Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation (aka Pittsburgh Public Theater)
Pittsburgh, PA
$25,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Musical Theater
To support the development and world premiere of The Glorious Ones with text by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. This new musical is adapted from the Francine Prose novel about a roving troupe of Italian commedia dell'arte actors. Pittsburgh Symphony Society (aka Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Pittsburgh, PA
$50,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the Composer of the Year residency activities with composer Christopher Theofanidis. The project will include a commission and performance of his violin concerto, premiered by violinist Sarah Chang. Pottstown Symphony Orchestra
Pottstown, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support a commissioned work by composer Robert Maggio, a premiere performance, and educational activities. Maggio's work will be paired in concert with the U.S. premiere of Dutch composer Jan Koetsier's Concertino per corno e orchestra d'Archi (No. 5, Op. 74), performed by Dutch horn soloist Ab Koster. Quantum Theatre, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the development and production of a new play. Michael Ondaatje's The Collected Works of Billy the Kid will be developed in collaboration with director Dan Jemmett and actor/dramaturg John Jay. Regional Performing Arts Center, Inc. (aka Kimmel Center, Inc.)
Philadelphia, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the Kimmel Center's performing arts series A World of Music and Dance. Activities will include performances, workshops, panel discussions, student matinees, and artists' casual discussions. Rigby, Karen
Pittsburgh, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship. Romaine, Barbara
Paoli, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support the translation from Arabic of Specters, a novel by the Egyptian author Radwa Ashour. In a narrative that is partly fiction and partly fact, the author examines the conjoined destinies of Egypt and Palestine. A respected contemporary figure in Egyptian literature, Radwa Ashour teaches at the Ain Shams University in Cairo. Her previous works include the novels Siraaj, Warm Stone, and The Granada Trilogy. To date, only one of her novels, Granada, has been translated into English.
Barbara Romaine was educated at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has taught Latin and Arabic, most recently at Swarthmore College. Her translations include Bahaa' Taher's novel Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery published by the University of California Press.
Rosemurgy, Catherine
Philadelphia, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship. Su, Adrienne J.
Carlisle, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship. Susquehanna Folk Music Society, Inc.
New Cumberland, PA
$5,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Folk and Traditional Arts
To support a series of performances, in-school arts residencies,and workshops to examine music and dance traditions found in North America today. The events will give audiences the opportunity to experience folk blues, New England contra dance music, traditional Irish music, Québécois music, Cape Breton music and dance, Eastern European music and dance, and American old time music and dance. Tempesta di Mare, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support Hoshanna, a concert program of three Hebrew cantatas from the baroque and early classical period for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Performances will be held at Haverford College and at a venue in Philadelphia. Touchstone (aka Touchstone Theatre)
Bethlehem, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the development and production of a new theater work. Through the Lehigh Valley Black Heritage Project, the company will partner with local historical and community organizations to create a performance piece that gives voice to the senior citizens of the African American community and their experience during the last century. Wilma Theater, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
$15,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the Galileo Project, featuring a production of Bertolt Brecht's The Life of Galileo, translated by by David Edgar. Co-artistic director Blanka Zizka will direct. Wood Turning Center
Philadelphia, PA
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Visual Arts
To support the International Turning Exchange. Artists will be given the opportunity to create new work during an eight-week residency program.
Number of Grants: 53 Total Amount: $1,080,500
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