6.16.2012

AG #8 And The Rule of Three

Join us this week for AG #8! Review or download proposals below:
JUNE PROPOSALS

When & Where?
Thursday | June 21| 6-8 p.m.
St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St.
$10 (goes to the winning art projects)

Soup Du Jour?


  • Soup & Bread by L May Eatery!
  • Craft Brew Tasting by Dubuque Society of Brewers!
  • Project Shocase by Fun-A-Day Dubuque!
Creative Proposals By Individuals:
  • Rachel Yoder
    “Creative Dubuque” Letterpress Print Series
  • Roger Richard
    Alternative Newspaper
  • Ken Bichell
    Wood fired Kiln
Creative Juice:
  • AG December winners Dubuque County Fine Arts Society will give an update on their project, "Collaborative Community Painting with artist Keith Huie”
  • Your hosts: Connie Twining and Stormy Mochal

What's New?
  • Proceeds are awarded in a 70/30 ratio. 70% to the project with the most votes. 30% to the runner up.
FYI: Since our launch in September 2010 AG has funded 8 projects raising a total of $5,650 for Dubuque art projects!  (Visit the AG Blog for all the news.)

See you this Thursday, June 21!

6.01.2012

AG #8 Art Gumbo Call for June Submissions: Individual Artists & Creatives

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from individual artists/creatives for the Summer funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, June 14, 2012. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on June 14 will qualify to compete for funding.

EVENT: The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, IA.


ELIGIBILTY: Individual Artists & Creatives 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.
Art Gumbo June 2012 Application


FYI: Since our launch in September 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 10 proposals raising a total of $5,650 for Dubuque art projects.