FY 2009 Grant Awards: State Listings

Access to Artistic Excellence I/Challenge America Fast-Track Grants/Creativity & Aging/Literature Fellowships (Poetry)

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

INDIANA

Arts Council of Indianapolis, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
$22,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Local Arts Agencies
To support Developing the Next Arts Audiences Summit 2: A National Audience Development Initiative. The project will be a national meeting focused on engaging younger (ages 20-40) patrons in the arts.

Frost, Helen M.
Fort Wayne, IN
$25,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship.

Indiana Repertory Theatre, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
$30,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the development and world premiere production of Marion, 1930 by Charles Smith. The project is based on a key moment in Indiana race history and will use historical research, resident interviews, and group discussions to inform the creation of the play.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
$10,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support the 43rd Contemporary Music Festival. Concerts will feature internationally acclaimed composers, contemporary music performers, and speakers.

Menes, Orlando
South Bend, IN
$25,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship.

Minnetrista Cultural Foundation, Inc. (aka Minnetrista Cultural Center)
Muncie, IN
$10,000
CATEGORY: Challenge America   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Challenge America
To support a performance by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. The presentation is part of Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, a free, outdoor festival celebrating the performing arts of the region.

Satterlee, Thom
Marion, IN
$25,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship.

Shumate, David
Zionsville, IN
$25,000
CATEGORY: Literature Fellowships   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support a creative writing fellowship.

University of Notre Dame du Lac
Notre Dame, IN
$20,000
CATEGORY: Access to Artistic Excellence   FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Dance
To support the presentation of David Dorfman Dance, Diavolo Dance Theater, Spectrum Dance Theater, and Luna Negra Dance Theater, and related education activities. Performances of newly created works by Diavolo and Spectrum Dance Theater, co-commissioned by the university, will be held at the Decio Mainstage Theater. 

Number of Grants: 9          Total Amount: $292,000

 
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