AG #2 A little snow didn't stop us...

Despite a heavy snowstorm 50 patrons turned out to slurp African Peanut Soup by Driftless Market and to contribute $530 to fund phase 1 of artist Tim Olson's proposal to revisit some historical photos. Olson wowed the AG crowd with the following project:

"In the spring of 1912, an unknown photographer spent two weeks in Dubuque photographing workers in factories, offices, shops and other businesses. He worked with a large format camera, shot about 450 negatives and sold prints to the subjects and businesses he photographed.

The individual photographs are, for the most part, objective, straight on, extremely detailed portraits of workers and the spaces they occupy. The photographs document the subjects with incredible detail. We see the moustaches, the sleeve protectors, the tin ceilings, the dizzying wallpaper patterns, the Miss Remington calendar, and the price of a chopped ham sandwich. And the photographs are remarkably democratic--picturing company presidents as well as the workers stuffing mattresses. Taken together, these photographs make up a remarkable portrait of Dubuque during two weeks in 1912.

I would like to recreate this project by making a second set of photographs of Dubuque factories, offices, and shops in 2012. An essential part of this recreation would involve using--as much as possible--the same sort of equipment and black and white processes used to make the 1912 photographs. The viewer will look at the two time periods literally through the same lens."

Six innovative proposals...

50 weather-brave patrons...

...and God Bless America watching over us all.

Special thanks to Mark Wahlert & Dubuque Museum of Art, Driftless Market, Dubuque365 Print Services, Gail Chavenelle, Doug & Dona Schleiser, Ana Bissell, Carla Heathcoate, Cole Butler, Ryan Newhard, Gene, Jane, & Laura Tully. The snow was artful too...7 fluffy inches of it.

Word on the street is that one of the other projects submitted that night got privately funded later by a patron in the crowd...win-win. Powerful stuff, yo!

Stay tuned for the March 24, 2011 installment of AG, 6-8 p.m at Dubuque Museum of Art with Soup & Bread by The Food Store.

AG #2: 12 Ways to Warm Your Soul Tonight

Git yer soup on at ART GUMBO tonight! 6-8 p.m. at Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 S. Locust St. Driftless Market Platteville, WI is cookin' up African Peanut Soup and rustic bread. The DMA galleries will be open featuring Patching a Decade, textiles by Teresa Patschke, Biennial Juried Exhibit featuring 49 artists working within 200 miles of Dubuque, and you really can't miss Seward Johnson's 25 foot tall God Bless America statue out front. September GUMBO winner Gene Tully will present on his installation of Warehouse Groteseques. 

Guests of honor: 6 new proposals!

It's cold outside. Come in. Warm your soul. Fund some art.  

December 2010 Mini Grant Instructions & Application

 ART GUMBO MINI GRANT INSTRUCTIONS

 DECEMBER 2010

Application Due: Tuesday, December 14, 11:59 p.m.

Event Date: Thursday, December 16, 6-8 p.m.

Event Location: Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 S. Locust Street

Submit Application via email to: art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com

ELIGIBILTY: Individual artists or arts groups whose project will impact the Dubuque community.

HOW IT WORKS: Artists submit a brief proposal of their project. Submitted projects will be combined into a packet. The public attends the Art Gumbo Soup Dinner, they pay $10 to get in, and this money goes into the Art Gumbo Fund for the night. The attendees enjoy the soup, review the packet of proposals, and vote for their favorite. The proposal with the most votes will be awarded the Art Gumbo Fund proceeds for that night.

FINAL REPORT: The winning artist (or arts group) will be invited to the next Art Gumbo Soup Dinner to present a progress (or final) report.

HOW TO APPLY: Those who wish to submit their project for funding consideration can apply via email by completing the application questions below. All submissions should be attached as word documents or documents compatible with Microsoft word.  Limit your application narrative to 1000 words (approximately 2 pages). 

ART GUMBO MINI GRANT APPLICATON

DECEMBER 2010

Application Due: Tuesday, December 14, 11:59 p.m.

Event Date: Thursday, December 16, 6-8 p.m.

Event Location: Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 S. Locust Street

Submit Application via email to: art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com

Include the following information on each page.

Name:

Address:

Email:

Telephone:

Project Name:

1. Describe the artistic project an Art Gumbo Grant would help you accomplish:

2. Tell us about yourself and what led you to your current creative goals:

3. Tell us about a previous project of yours, what were your challenges and successes?

4. Discuss the impact your proposed project will have on the Dubuque community:

Limit your application narrative to 1000 words (approximately 2 pages). 

For more information, contact Paula Neuhaus or Megan Starr at art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com. 

APPLY TODAY! 

December 16 event includes soup by Driftless Market, Platteville, WI, hosted by Dubuque Museum of Art, with a Final Report from artist Gene Tully, winner of the September 2010 funding.

AG #1 Raisin' The Roof

8 Days after Gene Tully won the September AG Mini Grant he installed his funded project, as proposed, on top of the water tower standard on the corner of 9th & Jackson Streets. Public Art installation funded by the public. Yes, yes, y'all!

 Warehouse Grotesques: Hatred, Greed, Violence, & Addiction. Corner of 9th & Jackson Streets.
(Photo by Megan Starr).

View from the Voices Warehouse Gallery. (Photo by Megan Starr).

 Installation Day 10.01.10. (Photo by Mark Dierker).

Grotesque (Photo by Mark Dierker).

Artist Gene Tully with two of his smaller Grotesques. Each of the four larger birds is tagged with either an H, G, V, or an A. With their powerful wings the birds will suppress the low vibrational energies of Hatred, Greed, Violence and Addiction. Higher vibrational energies such as peace, creativity, and compassion will be allowed to flourish. (Photo from the collection of Gene Tully).

AG # 1 The guy from LCD Sound System was there in spirit.

Congratulations to artist Gene Tully whose proposal to fund the cost of a crane to install his piece entitled Warehouse Grotesques: Hatred, Greed, Violence, & Addiction (four 8 ft metal grotesques) on top of a concrete water tower standard on 9th & Jackson Streets won the most patron votes on Thursday evening at the inaugural Art Gumbo Soup Dinner. Tully was awarded $660 in patron donations for his proposal. Public Art funded by the Public!

The metal piece, Warehouse Grotesques: Hatred, Greed, Violence and Addiction was created for the Voices From The Warehouse District VI: Transitions exhibition.The public art installation, funded by the communal Art Gumbo Microfund, will be a high visibility installation that will serve as testimony to the strength of the arts in our community and the growth of the district.

We had 10 incredibly diverse artist proposals, 53 patron votes, and collected $660 at the door (generous patrons!). Counting volunteers, submitting artists, and CSA Farmers there were more than 80 people at the event. Dang that vichyssoise was tasty!

Bread by Artist & Patron Dona Schleiser

Vichyssoise by Life's A Feast Catering & Events

The night was a locavore's dream. Thank you to Life's A Feast Catering, Paradise Valley CSA, Dona & Doug Schleiser, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, and Voices From The Warehouse District for providing the soup, produce, bread, drinks, and venue.

Cheers to the artists & the patrons! This project was created for YOU!

Artist Q & A

Paradise Valley CSA Farmers: Mary Kay, Kevin, Jen, & Peter.

Join us for the next quarterly Art Gumbo Session on Thursday, December 16, 6-8 p.m. at the Dubuque Museum of Art. Soup by Driftless Market of Platteville, Wi. Proposals by....maybe YOU!

We love what we do, so thanks for the rowdy response to our efforts. YES!

FAQ

How do I apply for an Art Gumbo Mini Grant?

Answer the posted questions for the current funding cycle and send them to us in an e-mail to art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com (word document or word compatible docs ONLY.)
Be persuasive & concise in your narrative. The audience votes after reading all submitted grants. Win your audience. Please limit your application narrative to 500 words (approx 1 page). The first 7 eligible applications will compete for funding. You will be notified if your application is chosen to compete.)

How big is the grant?

That depends on how many patrons attend the event, everyone who pays ten dollars at the door gets 1 vote. Money received at the door goes back to the artist at the end of the night who has the most votes. If proceeds exceed $750, a Runner Up will be awarded the remaining amount.

How Do I Vote?

You will be given 1 ballot when you attend the dinner. You must be present at the dinner to vote. No ballots will be pre-sold. If you cannot attend, but want to support the Art Gumbo project, mail donations to: ART GUMBO, 378 MAIN ST., DUBUQUE, IA. 52001.

Who qualifies to apply for the grant?

Anyone/Group with an artistic project who could use a little extra funding and community support. Independent artists and arts groups are encouraged to apply. Project must demonstrate impact on Dubuque Community.

How are the grant winners held accountable for the money they receive?

We believe the patrons who attend art gumbo will hold the artists accountable.  We also ask that the winner(s) 1. Present a "progress report" at the next AG dinner 2. Provide volunteer support at the next AG dinner (serving soup, working the door, set-up/clean-up etc.)

When are the Art Gumbo Soup Dinners held?
Quarterly. March | June | September | December
2010-2011 Calendar includes:
Thursday, 12.16.2010, 6-8 p.m. at Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 S. Locust St.
Thursday, 3.24.2011, 6-8 p.m. at Dubuque Museum of Art, 701 S. Locust St.
Thursday, 6. 23 .2011, 6-8 p.m. Location: Eagle Point Park, Riverfront Pavillion
Thursday, 9. 29 .2011, 6-8 p.m. Voices Warehouse Gallery, 1000 Jackson St.

Where are the Art Gumbo Soup Dinners held?
The locations will be revolving throughout venues in Dubuque. Stay tuned to the blogspot for details.

If I don't win funding during one cycle, may I resubmit for the same project next cycle?

Yes. We suggest a persuasive rewrite. Win your audience.

What happens if there is a tie?

The funding is divided evenly between the two winners.

Is there a word/page limit to the application narrative?
Yes. Please limit your total application narrative to 500 words (approximately 1 page). Brevity & persuasion are key.

What if my project wins & I'm not there to collect the funding?
You must be present to win.

If I cannot attend the event should I send a stand-in?
You must be present to win.

How can I volunteer to help you with this altruistic project?
Shoot us an email: art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com. We can always use help getting the word out, baking bread, making dessert, creating soup, donating FREE COPIES, working the door, playing music (or providing entertainment) during the ballot count, or helping with set-up & clean-up. It takes a village!

Donate:
To support the Art Gumbo project, mail donations to: ART GUMBO, 378 MAIN ST., DUBUQUE, IA. 52001.           

Other questions? Shoot us an email: art.gumbo.dbq@gmail.com.

Fresh Art. Fresh Soup. Hells Yeah.

We are a week out from the inaugural Art Gumbo Soup Dinner and some killer projects have been submitted...what's up Dubuque!! On deck for 9.23: Paradise Valley CSA and Life's A Feast Catering bring farm-to-table in the center of the Voices Warehouse Gallery.  Voices exhibiting artist Dona Scheisler proves a triple threat by baking bread for the night and be sure to quaff the fresh from Potosi Brewing Company served up by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society & The Voices Crew. 9.23 is all things fresh; clean food, local brew, fine art, and the funding of someone's killer idea. Grab your homies and your tenners and join us on 9.23 at 6 p.m.at Voices Warehouse Gallery, 1000 Jackson Street in Dubuque. Hells Yeah.