AG #7 Call For Submissions: Arts Orgs or Creative Groups

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from arts groups/orgs or creative groups for the Spring funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, March 15, 2012. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on March 15 will qualify to compete for funding.

The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, IA.

ELIGIBILTY: Arts groups/orgs or groups with creative ideas whose project will impact the Dubuque community.

HOW IT WORKS: Arts groups/orgs or group Creatives 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(s) with the most votes will be awarded the Art Gumbo Fund proceeds for that night. First place & second place will split the proceeds 70/30.

FINAL REPORT: The winner(s) will be invited to the next Art Gumbo Soup Dinner to present a progress (or final) report. Volunteer support is expected by the winner(s) at the subsequent event.

 
HOW TO APPLY: Download application below & follow directions to submit.

FYI: Since our launch in September 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 8 proposals raising a total of $5,100 for Dubuque art projects.    Art Gumbo March 2012 Application

AG #6 Courtyard Sculpture, Film Festival Run & A New Rule

72 patron votes totaling $760 sent metal artist Gail Chavenelle home with $750 to work with two high school students, Brianna Manning and Holly Brimeyer, to create an outdoor sculpture for the courtyard of Hempstead HS. Gail will lead the team in sculpture design, conversion to computer Cad-Cam, collaboration with local metal fabricator to laser-cut, work with breaks, rollers and other state of the art fabrication tools and techniques to produce a metal public sculpture that reflects peace, unity, and community.

Metal artist Gail Chavenelle wins $750 presented by former winner Brad Manternach

Filmmaker Tim Connery was awarded $10 for second place to help support his efforts to submit his feature film "Easton's Article" to film festivals across the country.

Filmmaker Tim Connery livin' the dream.

Tim winning a mere $10 (AG rules state that the project with the most votes wins a max of $750 and anything collected over $750 goes to second place winner) elicited considerable feedback so the AG committee is considering moving to a 70/30 split of the proceeds so two projects receive ample funding. Stay tuned.

Tools for expression. Pottery by Eric Mathis.

Wanna see more great photos from the December AG? Check out Luxe Photography's blog!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. as ART GUMBO welcomes Spring & proposals by organizations or groups. Our host is St Mark Community Center and the evening will feature Soup & Bread by TBA, craft brews by the Dubuque Area Society of Brewers, glamorous photo ops by Luxe Photography, an update by December winner Gail Chavenelle, and the next innovative projects from organizations or groups.

FYI: Since our launch in September 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 8 proposals raising a total of $5,100 for Dubuque art projects.