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.