2002 Grant Awards: Organizational Capacity

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

DANCE

Dance/USA
Washington, DC
$80,000
To support a professional development project. The project involves the 2002 Roundtable, the 2003 Winter Council meeting, and a series of six regional forums around specific topics in cities throughout the country.

Pentacle (DanceWorks, Inc.)
New York, NY
$30,000
To support the fourth cycle of an artist mentorship program. The Help Desk provides technical assistance for emerging and mid-career choreographers.

The Field (Performance Zone, Inc.)
New York, NY
$11,000
To support a 2002 series of workshops and residencies. Fieldwork offers over 400 artists a method of strengthening their creative process via a group feedback structure and will take place in several cities across the United States.

DESIGN

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
Washington, DC
$20,000
To support meetings and workshops between design professionals, politicians and policy makers regarding urbanism. The purpose of this project is to provide the necessary leadership on practical issues and solutions that affect, revitalize and transform urban environments.

Design Corps
Raleigh, NC
$34,000
To support a publication and conferences that focus on providing quality design services to those not traditionally served by architects. The project will promote and discuss services for community design centers, nonprofit organizations, and design/build programs as well as encourage alternative career paths for students and young designers.

Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture (consortium)
New York, NY
$15,000
To support research, a conference and a publication designed to strengthen urban public architecture. Urban Design: Premises, Pedagogies, Practices, a two day conference, will bring together groups who rarely have the opportunity for reflection and discussion of urban design as a discipline.

LITERATURE

Associated Writing Programs
Fairfax, VA
$60,000
To support the production, printing and distribution of The Writer's Chronicle, the AWP Job List, continued development of the AWP Web site, and the 2003 AWP Conference in Baltimore, MD. AWP will promote the publications and its annual conference through a 100,000-piece direct mail campaign.

Council of Literary Magazines and Presses
New York, NY
$35,000
To support new and enhanced services for independent literary publishers. Scheduled activities include an interactive Web site, a national conference and updated publications such as the triquarterly newsletter CLMPages and the Directory of Literary Magazines & Presses.

Poets & Writers, Inc.
New York, NY
$75,000
To support the publication of Poets & Writers Magazine and the continued development and promotion of Poets & Writers Web site. Other activities include the Literary Horizons, a series of seminars, panels, lectures and pamphlets providing writers with practical information on the business of writing.

LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES

Alliance of New York State Arts Councils, Inc. (consortium)
Mattituck, NY
$40,000
To support the E-Institute for Leadership, developed in partnership with the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. The E-Institute will provide an opportunity for 30 state and local arts service professionals to participate in a series of primarily technology-based learning activities designed to sharpen arts leadership skills.

Arts Council Lake Erie West
Toledo, OH
$30,000
To support the expansion of the Black Swamp Rural Arts Initiative (BSRAI). Working in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, BSRAI will develop arts leadership skills in Northwest Ohio rural communities through professional development workshops, peer mentoring and the use of technology.

Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx, NY
$78,000
To support the Cultural Venture Fund. This initiative provides funding and consultants to assist Bronx arts organizations in the development of arts-related entrepreneurial ventures.

Culture Works
Dayton, OH
$22,000
To support the Cultural Assets Program. The Cultural Assets Program is an intensive, long term leadership development and training program for the staff and board of small and emerging arts and cultural organizations in greater Dayton.

Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation
Chicago, IL
$15,000
To support the Local Arts Network. The Local Arts Network provides training, technical assistance and networking opportunities for local arts agencies to strengthen local delivery of arts programs and services throughout the state.

Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies
Ann Arbor, MI
$58,000
To support training and technical services to arts and cultural organizations. Through a series of conferences, regional workshops and peer-to-peer assistance, the association will provide direct services to arts and cultural organizations throughout Michigan's 83 counties.

Wisconsin Assembly for Local Arts
Madison, WI
$14,000
To support the Arts Leadership Program. The program will focus on education and expansion of the management and leadership skills of paid and volunteer leaders of Wisconsin's community-based cultural organizations.

MEDIA ARTS

911 Media Arts Center (consortium)
Seattle, WA
$50,000
To support the biannual National Alliance of Media Arts Centers' conference. Scheduled for fall of 2002, the event will explore innovations and trends in the media arts field.

Association of Independents in Radio
Brooklyn, NY
$25,000
To support expansion of the publication Airspace and the redesign of the association's Web site. These two communication vehicles deliver a broad range of services to independent radio producers.

Foundation for Independent Video and Film (consortium)
New York, NY
$50,000
To support the continuation of The Media Arts Environmental Scanning Tour of Regional Organizations in partnership with the National Alliance of Media Arts Centers. The foundation and the alliance have implemented a series of forums bringing together media artists and administrators to address issues affecting the professional needs of those working in the field.

Latino Entertainment Media Institute
Burbank, CA
$10,000
To support the Conversations With program, a series of discussions with celebrated directors, writers and actors centered on the guests' education, career achievements and other professional accomplishments. The intimate presentations, modeled after Inside the Actor's Studio, give invaluable information to individuals seeking a career or advancement in the entertainment industry.

National Alliance of Media Arts Centers
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
To support the enhancement of the National Alliance of Media Arts Centers' Web site. The alliance is the main service organization for media arts organizations.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

African Grove Institute for the Arts
Newark, NJ
$25,000
To support the development of a regional council structure. Project activities will include the creation of strategic plans and quarterly conferences for six regional councils serving African diaspora theater and performing arts.

Alliance of Artists' Communities
Portland, OR
$45,000
To support U.S. artists' communities. The organization will conduct professional development seminars, establish a leadership council, and develop resources on best practices in the field of artists' communities.

Appalshop, Inc.
Whitesburg, KY
$20,000
To support a conference for non-traditional arts presenters organized by the American Festival Project. The event will offer guidance on how to initiate, manage and sustain community centered arts projects in underserved rural and urban areas.

Artist Trust
Seattle, WA
$15,000
To support the maintenance and expansion the Information Services program. The project will provide professional development information and resources to the artists of Washington State.

Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$40,000
To support phase two of smARTscope. This project will provide Chicago-area arts groups with a comprehensive assessment of the business side of their operations.

Association of Hispanic Arts, Inc.
New York, NY
$20,000
To support the development of an on-line information network and database registry. The services will facilitate communication among Latino artists and arts organizations and assist in the promotion of their activities.

Atlatl, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
$45,000
To support the 2002 Native Arts Network Conference. The conference will provide professional development, networking and other services to enhance leadership in the field of Native American arts.

California Lawyers for the Arts, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
$30,000
To support the expansion of ArtHouse. The two-year project will provide technical services, legal referral and mediation programs to enable Bay area artists and arts organizations to develop long-term control of affordable space.

Ink People, Inc.
Eureka, CA
$31,000
To support the continuation and expansion of services for emerging Humboldt County arts organizations. This project will enable arts organizations to explore creative ideas, develop organizational capacity, and enhance leadership capabilities by offering shared resources, technical assistance, support and guidance.

National Association of Latino Arts and Culture
San Antonio, TX
$60,000
To support Building Our Community Culture. This two-part project will consist of a national conference and leadership institute.

National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
Englewood, NJ
$45,000
To support Project Impact. This three-part leadership training initiative will include a series of conferences, a management training institute, and a mentoring and partnership program.

New Mexico CultureNet
Santa Fe, NM
$30,000
To support InterLAC. This project will link local arts councils throughout New Mexico via Web-based services, in-person workshops, and an annual conference.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Inc.
New York, NY
$15,000
To support the expansion of pro bono and low cost legal services. The program will provide representation, advocacy and mediation services to artists and arts organizations throughout New York State.

MUSEUMS

Northeast Document Conservation Center (consortium)
Andover, MA
$17,500
To support Off the Wall, Online, a national conference on putting art collections on the Internet and using them in educational programming. The goal is to enhance the skills of museum professionals and enable museums to use technology to reach new audiences.

Vermont Museum & Gallery Alliance
Woodstock, VT
$7,500
To support the Collections Care Program which provides technical assistance to Vermont's historical societies, museums and galleries. Collection care workshops, general collection condition surveys, and on-site training will be offered to the staff and volunteers of the organization's 220 member institutions.

MUSIC

American Music Center, Inc.
New York, NY
$25,000
To support a professional development program for composers, performers and other new music professionals. The center will provide professional skills training and career development through a series of in-depth workshops conducted in more than six cities nationwide.

American Symphony Orchestra League
New York, NY
$140,000
To support initiatives that enhance the range of skills of orchestra leaders and help orchestra institutions become more effective and efficient. These initiatives will help nearly 900 orchestras of every size and type in all 50 states develop artistic and management talent, identify and promote new tools and models, and provide technical assistance.

Chamber Music America, Inc.
New York, NY
$100,000
To support the National Leadership Development Initiative. This project will provide professional services in several areas, including consultancies, on-site technical assistance, special publications, a Web site and a national conference.

Chorus America
Washington, DC
$50,000
To support services and technical assistance to the choral field through annual conferences, summer management institutes, and leadership development seminars. Chorus America will provide these services and programs to 550 choruses and 550 individuals.

Early Music America, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
$25,000
To support the Professional Development Program for performers, presenters, educators and those interested in the field of early music. Established in 1991, this program offers seminars and panel discussions on topics designed to enhance skills, provide independence, and strengthen organizational capacities for early music ensembles.

OPERA

OPERA America, Inc.
Washington, DC
$100,000
To support expansion of the Field Services Program. The program features customized technical assistance to small and mid-sized opera companies and will include consultations, seminars and publications.

PRESENTING

Western Alliance of Arts Administrators Foundation
San Francisco, CA
$12,000
To support the Leadership Development Program designed to serve the touring and presenting field in the West. This project will include an annual Leadership Institute and a Leadership Circle, activities at the alliance's annual conference, an on-line resource bank and scholarships for emerging leaders.

THEATER

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, Inc.
New York, NY
$40,000
To support the Nancy Quinn Fund and the Theatre Leadership Institute technical assistance programs. The two initiatives provide management-related technical assistance to small and mid-size theater companies nationally.

Theatre Communications Group, Inc.
New York, NY
$125,000
To support professional and leadership development programs and resources for the nonprofit American professional theater field. The programs are targeted to artistic and managing leaders, middle managers, and trustees and are designed to increase organizational effectiveness and improve management expertise.

VISUAL ARTS

Arizona State University (on behalf of Hispanic Research Center)
Tempe, AZ
$30,000
To support a project to improve services to Latino/a artists and organizations. The Hispanic Research Center will use advanced communication technologies to better meet the needs of Latino/a artists around the nation, including those in rural areas and inner cities.

Craft Emergency Relief Fund, Inc.
Montpelier, VT
$29,000
To support implementation of a new loan program, technical assistance and resources for craftspeople, and the development of a partnership program with community-based lenders. These initiatives will provide access to financial and technical assistance for professional craftspeople rebuilding after crises.

Women's Studio Workshop, Inc. (consortium)
Rosendale, NY
$13,000
To support the New York State Workspace Consortium. The project will focus on professional development, leadership training, networking and technical assistance designed to meet the consortium's needs.

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