TWEAK: to make tiny adjustments in or to; fine-tune

B-Day:

Art Gumbo turns 1 this September. With this b-day, we have indulged in self-reflection, evaluation, and the need to tweak the AG project to employ the same sustainable tactics that it preaches. Fancy way of saying: "We changed some shit, so read up, yo:"

• You must be present to win.
• You must attend the dinner to vote.
• All votes will be cast AFTER all presentations. No early voting allowed.
• Application Narrative has been reduced to 500 words (approx. 1 page).
• Applicants will offer an enhanced verbal pitch of their proposal at the dinner.
• *Applicants will pay a small fee to submit their application: sliding scale of $5-$20. 
• If the proceeds from the door exceed $750, a Runner Up will be awarded the remaining funds.

*Application fee goes toward sustaining the AG project: printing copies, posters, handbills, etc. 
Upcoming in 2011-12:
AG is seeking funding to commission potters to create AG Soup Bowls that will be sold at the Soup Dinners. Patrons are encouraged to purchase a bowl & bring it with you every time you attend AG.This "bring-your-own-place-setting" concept reduces waste, volunteer time, employs local potters, and creates a revenue source for AG. 

Happy B-Day to us!


FYI: Since our launch in September 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 4 proposals raising a total of $3,500 for Dubuque art projects.