Applicant Medium/Artform |
City |
Amount Awarded |
Description |
Nancy O'Neil Visual Arts/Glass | New Orleans | $ 2,870 | Training in Brooklyn, NY and Germany to research glass techniques |
Andrew Brott Visual Arts/Glass | New Orleans | $ 3,000 | Hot shop equipment for glass blowing to expand studio operations |
Christopher Edmunds Musician | Jefferson | $ 2,420 | Purchase musical equipment to compose music for commercials, films, TV |
David Sullivan Visual Arts/Mixed Media | New Orleans | $ 2,914 | Large format printer to develop new methods of digital print overlays |
Conni Castille Media Arts/Film | Breaux Bridge | $ 3,000 | Develop a website and upgrade technical equipment |
Jason Somerville Visual Arts/Painter | New Orleans | $ 2,717 | Equipment to improve technology & web editing software |
Jerry L. Berg, II Visual Arts/Painter | Ruston | $ 3,000 | Expenses related to training at Florence Academy of Art in Italy |
Shawne Major Visual Arts/mixed media | Opelousas | $ 2,809 | To support a solo exhibition Chicago Cultural Center |
Dawn Black Visual Arts/Painter | Baton Rouge | $ 1,912 | Producing the artist's catalog on the "Conceal Project" in Columbus, MO |
Kermit Poling Musician | Shreveport | $ 3,000 | Production software for the creation of electronic media |
Phanat Xanamane Design Arts/Landscape | New Iberia | $ 3,000 | Upgrade of website and online portfolio for promotion and marketing |
Aaron P. Hussey Visual Arts/Sculptor | Baton Rouge | $ 2,979 | Attend Americans for the Arts Public Art Network Conference, San Antonio |
Danielle C. Miles Visual Arts/Photographer | New Orleans | $ 2,965 | Equipment to improve artistic quality and expand the artist's portfolio |
Anthony A. Dagradi Jazz Musician | New Orleans | $ 3,000 | Produce a CD/new recording of original compositions |
Joey Slaughter Visual Arts/Painter | Ruston | $ 2,365 | Supplies for creation of new work for Memphis College of Art exhibit |
Lauren Hensgens Visual Arts/Photographer | Lafayette | $ 2,972 | Equipment upgrade to produce new body of work |
Erik Kiesewetter Graphic Designer | New Orleans | $ 3,000 | Develop website/promo materials for full service publishing & design |
Dara L. Engler Visual Arts/Painter | Monroe | $ 3,000 | Supplies for 4 week artist residency at Vermont Studio Center |
Linda T. Dautreuil Visual Arts/Painter | Covington | $ 2,966 | Supplies for new work for a Bicentennial Exhibit at Hilliard University |
David Greely Musician | Breaux Bridge | $ 1,909 | Recording equipment to enhance quality of audio recordings |
John R.O. Gery Literary Artist/Poet | New Orleans | $ 1,331 | Research & travel for creation of new work |
Morgana King Visual Arts/Mixed Media | New Orleans | $ 2,250 | supplies & expenses for art installation at Contemporary Arts Center |
Joshua Chambers Visual Arts/Painter | Ruston | $ 1,529 | Equipment to improve artists work and exhibitions |
Helen Krieger Media Arts/Film | New Orleans | $ 1,200 | Equipment to complete production of an original web series |
Julia Caroline Youngblood Visual Arts/Painter | Columbia | $ 2,249 | Supplies and travel for an artist residency in France |
Nina Nichols Theatre | New Orleans | $ 1,193 | Residency at A Studio in the Woods, developing original puppet operetta |
Mary Ann Caffery Visual Arts/Painter | Baton Rouge | $ 1,483 | Photography class in Cocodrie for development of a Gulf Coast painting series |
James Boldin Musician | Monroe | $ 1,877 | Guest and outreach jazz performances, & master classes in Thailand |
Tammy G. Lloid Traditional Arts/Threadmaker | Pineville | $ 1,979 | Equipment and materials for spinning and weaving demonstrations |
Reuben David Egan Musician | Lafayette | $ 2,250 | Production costs for an original CD of the artist's work (piano) |
Jan Gilbert Visual Artist/Mixed media | New Orleans | $ 2,250 | Supplies for a 30 yr retrospective of the artists work in New Orleans |
Becky Thomas Traditional Arts/Basket weaver | Melrose | $ 2,187 | Supplies for developing techniques and teaching pine needle basketry |
Elizabeth O'Bannon Musician | Shreveport | $ 2,250 | Production costs for development of an instructional DVD on violin |
Javier Juarez Traditional Folk Dance | Slidell | $ 1,125 | Sound equipment to improve presentation of work |
Dillon Breithaupt Visual Artist/Woodworker/Furniture | Shreveport | $ 1,950 | Equipment for woodworking to develop new work |
Ann Dale Jewelry Designer | Mandeville | $ 1,875 | Website development and marketing |
| Total Awarded | $ 84,776 | |
Applicant Program/Type |
City |
Amount Awarded |
Description |
Acadiana Symphony Association Stabilization/Advancement | Lafayette | $ 10000 | To support office staff tasked with the development and maintenance of our new ticketing system, scheduled to launch this season. |
ArtSpot Productions, Inc Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 4500 | To support the ongoing operations, programs, community service, and stability of ArtSpot Productions, New Orleans' most critically acclaimed and socially active multidisciplinary performance company. |
Backbeat Foundation, Inc Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 4500 | To support our community outreach programming. |
Baton Rouge Little Theater, Inc. Stabilization/Advancement | Baton Rouge | $ 10000 | To support our general operation of the organization, assisting with utilities/building maintainence and overhead. |
Black Heritage Festival of Louisiana Stabilization/Entry | Lake Charles | $ 3600 | To showcase quality performing arts groups, singers and musicians to the community and students of Calcasieu Parish during a one day celebration held 3/10-12/12 Lake Charles Civic Center |
Cajun French Music Association Stabilization/Entry | Lake Charles | $ 3600 | For operational funding allowing sponsorship and gereral membership funds to be used to improve the quailty of our artists and make our annual festival an event that will attract other than local and area participants. |
Central Louisiana Arts & Healthcare, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | Alexandria | $ 4500 | For general operating support to cover costs of doing business. |
Central Louisiana Community Theatre d/b/a City Park Players Stabilization/Entry | Alexandria | $ 3600 | To offer quality cultural activities and experiences to the entire Central Louisiana community through live theatre productions, programming, and education. |
Contemporary Arts Center Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 22500 | To support the CAC's ongoing diverse, multidisciplinary arts programming and education, including special exhibitions & performances for the CAC's 35th Birthday as well as the development of the CAC's 2011 Strategic Plan & Annual Report |
CubaNOLA Arts Collective Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 3600 | To sustain and strengthen the CubaNOLA Arts Collective's work to explore shared arts traditions of New Orleans, Louisiana, Cuba, the Caribbean & Latin America to connect communities, address social issues, and promote cultural wellness and equity. |
D. Manship Theater Complex Holding Inc Stabilization/Institution | Baton Rouge | $ 18000 | To support Manship Theatre as it continues its efforts to bring innovative, relevant and high quality arts, arts education and community outreach programming to the Baton Rouge community. |
Efforts of Grace Inc Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 18000 | To support the annual arts programming and operations of the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, including producing,presenting and educational activities. |
Friends of the Barnwell Center Stabilization/Advancement | Shreveport | $ 8000 | The preservation of our artist liaison manager to sustain our ability to continually provide and promote opportunities for artists art programming and services for the Northwest LA region. |
Friends of the LSU Museum of Art Stabilization/Institution | Baton Rouge | $ 18000 | For the general operating support of programs and exhibitions for the Museum. |
Iberia Performing Arts League, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | New Iberia | $ 2400 | To pay part of its annual ""utilities"" expenses, which are $16,000 per year. IPAL is a community theater which owns its own venue (Essanee Theater) so is responsible for all maintenance, improvements, and on-going expenses. |
Junebug Productions, Inc. Stabilization/Advancement | New Orleans | $ 8000 | For general operating costs so that we might continue to present work of artistic excellence, and to offer quality performing arts education to people of all ages and backgrounds here in New Orleans. |
KID smART Stabilization/Advancement | New Orleans | $ 9000 | To support transformation of public schools, higher levels of teacher effectiveness and student success through arts integration initiatives, including long-term artist residencies and professional development for classroom teachers. |
Lake Charles Symphony Inc. Stabilization/Advancement | Lake Charles, LA | $ 8000 | For the production of the four concerts for the 2011-2012 classical season, with the majority of the funds useed to compensate the profesional musicians who comprise the Lake Charles Symhony Orchestra |
Little Theatre of Monroe, Inc. Stabilization/Advancement | Monroe | $ 8000 | To produce shows on our Main Stage which now also incorporates Young Troupe productions and educational workshops during the fiscal year 2011-2012 in order to provide quality community theatre to the 17 parishes we serve. |
Little Theatre of Shreveport Stabilization/Advancement | Shreveport | $ 8000 | To support Little Theatre of Shreveport's general operating expenses toward its mission to create, educate, and present quality live theatre for the general public. |
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Stabilization/Institution | Baton Rouge | $ 22500 | This award will support the Louisiana Art and Science Museum's ongoing operations, providing art exhibitions and arts programming for general audiences and students, including outreach to underserved populations. |
Louisiana Crafts Guild Stabilization/Advancement | Lafayette | $ 8000 | Grant funds will strengthen the LCG and its statewide juried membership, by supporting continued growth in creation, presentation and education of the fine craft industry as an essential economic partner in Louisiana's Cultural economy. |
Louisiana Folk Roots, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | Lafayette | $ 4500 | To support Louisiana Folk Roots' efforts to promote, preserve and perpetuate our state's artistic and cultural expressions (with an emphasis on Cajun and Creole traditions) through experiential learning and infrastructure-building programs. |
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 22500 | To support the programs, services, and outreach efforts offered by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during the 2011-2012 season. |
Monroe Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | Monroe | $ 4500 | To continue to bring live, symphonic music of high artistic quality for the education and enjoyment to the people of Northeast Louisiana. |
Musical Arts Society of New Orleans Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 3600 | For general operating support for production of its annual New Orleans International Piano Competition & Keyboard Festival/Piano Institute. |
Musicians for Music Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 1417 | To produce Ecos Latinos, a monthly performance series, features Hispanic musicians, poets, dancers & visual artists (both local & international) at venues like schools, libraries, festivals, etc. Performances are videotaped to create tv documentaries. |
National Performance Network, Inc. Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 18000 | For general operating support to maintain its infrastructure while building on its local programs to strengthen the local arts ecology. |
New Orleans Ballet Association Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 27000 | To strengthen its infrastructure during the 2011-2012 season of performance, education, and outreach programming. |
New Orleans Ballet Theatre Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 4500 | To produce its 2011-2012 Season, which will feature a world-class level of dance by choreographers from here and abroad. |
New Orleans Film and Video Festival Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 5400 | Funds will be used to support the general operations and educational outreach of the New Orleans Film Society, the premiere exhibitor of acclaimed and independent cinema for audiences of all ages in the New Orleans Area. |
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 22500 | To stabilize and provide funding for artists participating in our programming and to leverage additional frinding for our artistic programming throughout the year. |
New Orleans Museum of Art Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 22500 | For general operating support for our Centennial Year and beyond in order to provide a comprehensive array of exhibitions, programming, educational programs, and outreach to a diverse audience. |
New Orleans Opera Association Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 27000 | To support the 2011-2012 season of New Orleans Opera Association, including a mainstage performance series and ongoing educational and adult outreach programming. |
North Central LA Arts Council Stabilization/Entry | Ruston | $ 4500 | The North Central Louisiana Arts Council plans on using the grant funds to pay staff. |
Ogden Museum of Southern Art Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 22500 | To advance the knowledge, appreciation & understanding of southern art through its permanent collections, exhibitions, educational and community programs with a goal of becoming the premier Southern art history museum. |
Performing Arts Society of Acadiana Stabilization/Advancement | Lafayette | $ 10000 | To stabilize and further develop outreach activities for participation by local artists through workshops and education, to expand PASA's programming and appeal to broader audiences and improve cultural literacy and public access. |
Playmakers of Baton Rouge, Inc Stabilization/Advancement | Baton Rouge | $ 10000 | To continue to provide educational, entertaining experiences to young people across the state of Louisiana. |
Princess Theatre, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | Winnsboro | $ 3600 | To help support and maintain the theatre facility for the purpose of presenting and promoting the arts to enhance cultural, economic and educational growth in our area. |
Red River Film Society Inc Stabilization/Institution | Shreveport | $ 18000 | To strengthen educational programming and bolster film industry outreach efforts. Funding also will stabilize operations and sustain daily independent, foreign, and regional film screenings. |
Red River Revel, Inc. Stabilization/Institution | Shreveport | $ 18000 | To off-set expenses associated with the production of the Red River Revel Arts Festival, to be held on the riverfront in downtown Shreveport, October 1-8, 2011. |
River Oaks Square Arts Center Stabilization/Advancement | Alexandria | $ 8000 | Overall operating support providing enhanced appreciation and education of contemporary visual arts and fine crafts through quality exhibitions, arts education programming and economical studio space for working artists. |
Saint Joseph Arts, Inc. Stabilization/Entry | St. Joseph | $ 4500 | To increase the hands-on learning in a variety of arts forms for our community and for our region. |
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet Stabilization/Entry | Shreveport | $ 3600 | To help strengthen the financial infrastructure of the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet and allow the company to maintain and expand its tradition of excellence in the art of classical ballet in Northwest Louisiana. |
Shreveport Opera Stabilization/Advancement | Shreveport | $ 10000 | To produce three mainstage opera productions, The Mary Jacobs Smith Singer of the Year Competition and Shreveport Opera Xpress educational performances in the 2011-2012 season. |
South Louisiana Center for the Arts Stabilization/Entry | Houma | $ 3600 | To continue the commitment of providing arts education. |
Southern Rep Stabilization/Advancement | New Orleans | $ 8000 | To enhance it's ability to support new work outreach and arts education activities, through support of infrastructure, and deepening of production resources. |
Swine Palace Productions Stabilization/Entry | Baton Rouge | $ 5400 | To support Swine Palace, Baton Rouge's only professional Equity theatre company, in its ability to provide citizens of the Capitol region with full-scale mainstage productions that employ both local and guest artists. |
Symphony Chorus of New Orleans Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 3000 | To assist paying the salaries our part-time Administrative Director and part-time Financial Director. |
The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Inc. Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 16000 | To reach out and foster musicianship, community, education, and the arts, while opening doors for the New Orleans Community people do be exposed to jazz, teambuilding, and community in a way that they may not normally be exposed to. |
The NOCCA Institute Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 27000 | For operations and a diverse array of programs that provide access to excellence in the arts for students, faculty, and the general public. |
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society Stabilization/Entry | New Orleans | $ 4500 | To stabilize the Society by building public awareness of the Society's projects/programming through targeted marketing to increase audiences, earned income, and paid memberships, with the long-range goal of a small full-time, paid staff. |
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, Inc. Stabilization/Advancement | New Orleans | $ 8000 | To support the mission of the TW/NOLF in bringing broad-based artistic and literary programming to a diverse audience as we celebrate the 26th anniversary of our five-day cultural arts Festival. |
Tipitina's Foundation Stabilization/Advancement | New Orleans | $ 8000 | For GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS, to support the youth music education programs of Tipitina's Foundation. |
Twin City Ballet Company Stabilization/Advancement | Monroe | $ 8000 | To defray the artistic fees and accomodations of nationally hired choreographers and dance instructors, as well as affording the facilities conducive to teaching and learning the art of dance for students in Northeast Louisiana. |
Young Audiences of Louisiana Stabilization/Institution | New Orleans | $ 15000 | To develop and pilot an arts infused science curriculum for students in 3rd grades using the Arts 4 Learning Lessons framework that recently was awarded an i3 Grant for Innovation. |
Shreveport Regional Arts Council Decentralized | Shreveport | $ 191212 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Arts Council of Central Louisiana Decentralized | Alexandria | $ 112120 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA Decentralized | Lake Charles | $ 107299 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Acadiana Center for the Arts, Inc. Decentralized | Lafayette | $ 204653 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Houma Regional Arts Council Decentralized | Houma | $ 124112 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
St. Tammany Parish Government Decentralized | Covington | $ 100835 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Decentralized | Baton Rouge | $ 298020 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Arts Council of New Orleans Decentralized | New Orleans | $ 249836 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Decentralized | West Monroe | $ 111913 | Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) program |
Louisiana Partnership for the Arts Special Initiatives/Special Projects | Winnsboro | $ 45000 | To support the growth of Louisiana's cultural economy-including nonprofit cultural organizations, cultural for-profit businesses, presenters, arts educators and artists through networking and professional development opportunities. |
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Special Initiatives/Special Projects | New Orleans | $ 30000 | Support the growth/capacity of our cultural economy and those who work to create it by providing professional development, technical assistance, funding opportunities, & information resources for cultural economy nonprofits, businesses & individuals. |
Arts Council of New Orleans Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | New Orleans | $ 52405 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 1. |
Acadiana Center for the Arts, Inc. Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Lafayette | $ 38159 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 4. |
Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Lake Charles | $ 12000 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 5. |
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Baton Rouge | $ 58001 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 2. |
Houma Regional Arts Council Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Houma | $ 12000 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 3. |
Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | West Monroe | $ 12115 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 8. |
Shreveport Regional Arts Council Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Shreveport | $ 61055 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 7. |
Bossier Arts Council Local Regranting Agency/General Operating Support | Bossier City | $ 12000 | To support the general operating activities of the local regranting agency for Region 7A. |
Arts Council of Central Louisiana Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Alexandria | $ 15143 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 6. |
St. Tammany Parish Government Regional Development Agency/General Operating Support | Covington | $ 18171 | To support the general operating activities of the regional development agency for Region 1A. |