Wisconsin Arts Board Awards Artist and Community Collaboration Grants to 10 Artists

Wisconsin Arts Board Awards
Artist and Community Collaboration Grants to 10 Artists

Madison, WI—Ten Wisconsin artists and their non profit partners will receive grants for innovative community arts projects that address areas such as community arts development, arts education, youth oriented projects, access, and cultural heritage/preservation from the Wisconsin Arts Board as a part of its 2008 Artist and Community Collaboration Grant program. This statewide program provides grants of up to $3,000 in order to encourage more collaborative projects between artists and their communities. [See following list of fiscal year 2008 recipients.]

The Wisconsin Arts Board received applications from artists and community based organizations throughout the state. Awards were determined by a panel of arts professionals, based on three criteria: the artist’s ability to complete the project proposed on time; the project’s active involvement of the community in a meaningful way (beyond serving as an audience); and the completed project’s inclusion of a public presentation/exhibition. Priority was given to projects which promote artistic excellence and create new work in underserved communities. Panelists recommended the 10 applicants to the Wisconsin Arts Board’s board of directors for its final approval.

The Artist and Community Collaboration Grant program offers grants to Wisconsin artists who initiate a partnership project with a community organization. The application deadline for the upcoming grant cycle will be in mid-October, 2008. Applications will be available on-line by early September, 2008. Artists may call (608/266-0190) or e-mail (artsboard@wisconsin.gov) the Wisconsin Arts Board to include their name on the electronic mailing list (e-mail) to receive information on the grant program.

Wisconsin Arts Board FY2008 ACCG Recipients

Li Chiao-Ping / Madison Senior Center, Madison
Kirsten M. Christianson / ArtBeet, Algoma
Jennifer L. Edge / Monroe Arts Center, Monroe
Sharon L. Kilfoy / Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Madison
Susan Nanning-Sorenson / Monroe Theatre Guild, Monroe
Patricia Obletz / Transitional Living Services, Inc., Milwaukee
Sarah Petto / UW-Hospitals & Clinics, Madison
Betty A. Salamun / Benedict Center, Milwaukee
John D. Schneider / Boys & Girls Clubs, Milwaukee
Stuart L. Stotts / Wisconsin Early Childhood Assn., Madison

Updated: January 23, 2008