Grassroots Subgrant Recipients for 2009-10
Press Release – December 8, 2009
For Immediate Distribution
The Burke Arts Council is pleased to announce the Grassroots Subgrant recipients for 2009-10.
Pictured L to R seated: Kathryn Starnes, Burkemont School of the Arts; Elizabeth Furr, Rock School Arts Foundation
Standing L to R: Alicia Lorenzo, Burke County Public Library; Brenda Brewer, Burke Co. NAACP; Carolyn Little, Oak Hill Elementary
Not pictured: Amy Kemp Inman, The Enola Group; Sharon Jablonski, Historic Morganton Festival, Inc., James Laughridge, Blue Ridge Brass, Inc.
Grassroots Subgrants are awarded to non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Burke County. The Burke Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations in Burke County.
2009-2010 Regional Artist Project Grant Recipient Announced
October 6, 2009
For Immediate Release
For Further Information, call Ann DiSanto 433.7282
The Burke Arts Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009-2010 Regional Artist Project Grant competition. Sponsored by a five county consortium of arts councils and arts organizations, the grants are made possible with funds from the North Carolina Arts Council. The funds are matched by the Burke Arts Council and Rock School Foundation in Burke County, Caldwell Arts Council, Hiddenite Center in Alexander County, McDowell Arts Council Association and the United Arts Council of Catawba County.
The grants are awarded to artists who have demonstrated excellence in their fields for projects which will advance their work professionally. Grants were stringently reviewed in a competitive process by panelists from each of the five counties.
This year’s winners include Ellen Ball of Hickory, for the purchase of equipment for jewelry fabrication; Wyn Flo of Granite Falls, for instruction in creating structure for sculpted birds; Courtney Long of Morganton, to purchase kiln equipment; Robert Steadman of Hudson, to record a classical guitar CD; Susan Taylor of Old Fort, to attend classes in basket weaving; Mark Tomczak of Old Fort, for construction of an indoor craft show booth; and Clayton Joe Young of Hickory, for a photography exhibit in a museum gallery.
“Courtney Long, RAPG recipient, Burke County”
Regional Artist Project Grants are awarded annually for artwork in specific disciplines. For further information, contact Ann DiSanto, Executive Director, Burke Arts Council, 433.7282.
2007-2008 Regional Artist Project Grant Recipient Announced
The Burke Arts Council is pleased to announce that Jenny Mastin (pictured, left) and Robin Dawman (pictured, right) have received the prestigious Regional Artist Project Grant for 2007-2008. The grant is highly competitive and provides financial support to high quality professional artists/artistic groups in all disciplines to further their artistic development.
The program is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and sponsored locally with matching monies from the Burke Arts Council, Hiddenite Center in Alexander County, The Rock School of Valdese, Caldwell Arts Council, United Arts Council of Catawba County and the McDowell Arts Council Association.
Ms. Mastin’s support was received for her work with pottery, and Ms. Dawman received support for her dance troupe.
Burke Arts Council Awards $14,000 In Grassroots Grants
On February 7, the Burke Arts Council awarded approximately $14,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations for support of their work involving art programs in the community. The funds were made available through a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council to the Burke Arts Council and will be matched dollar for dollar by the organizations. All projects will benefit citizens of Burke County.
“We are pleased to support the work of organizations that enrich our community through the arts. Strong communities have multiple arts organizations that work together to use the arts as a vehicle to stimulate and enhance community development. Grassroots Grants allow us to directly support these organizations with additional funding,“ noted Ann DiSanto, Executive Director of the Burke Arts Council.
Pictured L – R:Howard Williams, Frankie Foundation; Elizabeth Furr, Rock School Arts Foundation; Amy Kemp Inman, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center; Clint Bernard, Americana Stage; Lynn Allen, Southmountain Children and Family Services; Judy Fisher, Morganton Downtown Development Association.
Not pictured: Ruth Roseboro, NAACP; Sharon Jablonski, Historic Morganton Festival, Inc.; Peter Hartman, Multicultural Voices
The Burke Arts Council awards Grassroots Grants each year through a competitive grant process. For more information, please call 828.433.7282 or visit www.burkearts.org.