That's a Wrap!

Good Night, Dubuque!
After 4 years of soup dinners, funding 24 projects, raising $11,685, building an all-arts network, putting money behind projects that needed a little faith, and slurping soup, we're closing our doors.

Art Gumbo Dubuque 2010-2014

Pride & Gratitude
We have much to be proud of in our little river town. Together we contributed to the  cultivation of one of the most vibrant arts communities in Iowa. None of this was possible without each of you who showed up, put your money in the pool, bought a bowl, carried tables, donated; copies, spoons, time, tech, venues, soup, signage, and loaned us your 501 (c) (3) status when we needed funding. We are a WE because of YOU.

We set some gorgeous tables.

Inspired

From the inspiration of Art Gumbo, and its soup network across the nation, Madison Soup was born. Iowa's Poet Laureate Mary Swander founded AgArts based on our model, Emergence of Spirit founder Michele Chillook credits AG with her courage to found her project and inspired others to follow her innovation. We won an IMPACT award in our inaugural year, secured a Mediacom Arts & Culture Grant to launch our bowls project, and landed in Phonebook 3, a directory of alternative arts spaces across the nation. We did good work.

YOU filled them with YES!

Need Funding?
Fear not! The City of Dubuque has created a funding stream for cultural vibrancy that does not require a 501 (c) (3) status. Check out Sustainable Dubuque's funding cycle.

Founders
Megan Starr and Paula Neuhaus continue to create, promote, and breathe life into our community. We're still here. We're just wearing different hats. Keep the fires burning, kids. We're counting on YOU.

Megan Starr with artist Rich Rossignol: Washington Neighborhood Street Mural

Paula Neuhaus with artist Tim Olson: DubuqueFest Panorama

 
That's all folks!

FYI: Since it's launch in 2010 Art Gumbo has funded 24 projects with $11, 685.

AG #15 Recap: “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” - Leo Tolstoy

54 votes, $540, and DubuqueFest Panorama Sneak Peek!

Gumbo Heads!

Happy Patrons.

Rogue Collections brought home the Silver winning $162 for their spring runway show featuring hair, fashion, and makeup.

AG Director Paula Neuhaus, Samantha Jones of Rogue Collections, Artist Tim Olson

"Cosmetology/live runway art is beginning to gain momentum in this region and we believe that with the support of Art Gumbo, Jones says. "We can continue to put Dubuque on the map as an arts and performance harbor."

Dubuque Area Arts Collective won $378 for the support of their studio. They plan to use the money to create studio bays, purchase drawing tables, stools, shelving, and basic art supplies.

DAAC's James Brown, Ivonne Simmonds, Amanda Reynolds with Tim Olson & Paula Neuhaus

DAAC Volunteer Amanda Reynolds describes their main goals as "Raising the profile of young emerging artists in Dubuque, to motivate them to pursue their creative interests, to encourage them to gain experience through volunteer work, to strengthen their skills through free tutoring and workshops, and to enable them to participate in the community's art affairs." Tim Olson presented the winners with a print of one section of his 110-foot long DubuqueFest Panorama.

DubuqueFest Panorama by Tim Olson and Cash Stack!

DAAC has offered to host the June installment of AG at their art center. We happily, greedily, shamelessly accepted!  

The evening also included a proposal by Dubuque Area Writers Guild for the publication of their annual anthology Gallery, a collection of mixed-genre work by regional writers and artists released each May.

Writers Guild Co-Moderator Heidi Zull.

Stay tuned for details for the June 20 installment of AG #16.

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has funded 24 projects with $11,685.
 

March Proposals Unveiled: Join Us on March 20!

When & Where? 
Thursday | March 20 | 6-8 p.m. 
St. Mark Youth Enrichment 
1201 S. Locust Street 
$10 (goes to the winning projects) 

 Proposals By:

• Rogue Collections
• Julien Dubuque Art Trappers
• Blueprint Collective
• Dubuque Area Writers Guild
• Dubuque Area Arts Collective 

Soup Du Jour: 
Soup & Bread by East Mill Bakeshop & Catering
Produce Donated by Kristi's Perfect Produce/Bellman Farms
Bottled water provided
BYOB is welcome (we ask that you carry out your bottles.)

Final Report by December Winner: 
Tim Olson, DubuqueFest Panorama Exhibit

Your Host:
Paula Neuhaus 

READ PROPOSALS HERE: 

Ag Packet March 2014 by Paula Neuhaus

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has funded 22 projects with $11,145

AG #15 Accepting Applications for Spring Funding Cycle: Groups/Orgs

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from groups/organizations for the Spring funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, March 13, 2014. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on March 13 will qualify to compete for funding. (Individuals are NOT eligible for this cycle).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday | March 13, 2014 | 11:59 p.m.

EVENT: Thursday | March 20, 2014|  6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Youth Enrichment | 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, IA.

ELIGIBILTY: Groups or organizations whose creative ideas will impact the Dubuque community. You must be present to win. 

HOW IT WORKS: Groups submit a brief proposal of their project. 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.

your vote counts!

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 March 2014 Application 

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has funded 22 projects with $11,145. 

AG #14 Event Recap

28 patron votes, $280, 1 ice storm, and an incredible white bean kale soup from Life's A Feast Catering sent patrons home with warm bellies and sent Tim Olson home with $280 of seed money for the exhibition phase of the DubuqueFest Panorama Photographs. The weather was frightful which made the funding pool lower than usual so together we all decided to give all the $ to the project with the most votes (instead of the usual 2 winners splitting the money 70/30). Stretch that seed funding!

Yum from Life's Feast. Delicious photo by Ron Tigges @ Digital Dubuque.

"And the winner is..."

Enthusiastic patrons: Danielle & Steve!

Tim Olson's project: "Tony Moline and I photographed DubuqueFest using a 1930s era studio camera. The camera was pushed along a path that wound through Washington Park. Every 10 feet we stopped and shot a sheet of 5x7, B&W film of whoever was willing to pose. Throughout the two-day festival we photographed 635 people on 220 sheets of film. These traditional negatives are being digitally stitched together to make a long, single photograph in the style of panoramic group portraits created in the first half of the 20th Century. The first phase of the project—the photography—was funded by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council. I’m now looking for funding to create a final, archival print, 14 inches tall by 100 to 110 feet in length. The print will be exhibited at the Center for Dubuque History at Loras College in March and April, 2014, and then at DubuqueFest in May. After this, the print will be donated to the Center for Dubuque History and will be stored in its archive."   

L to R: September Winners: Michelle Bechen of I AM LOVE and Ryan Decker of Trainwreck Productions awarding Tim Olson cash & prizes!

Tim Olson on-site during the DubuqueFest photo shoot May 2013.

 Check out Olson's Panorama Photos here: dubuquepanorama

The evening included proposals by Tom Eckermann and Larry Raineri.

Tom Eckermann, Art Gumbo Documentary Film

Larry Raineri, Send-A-Smile

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has funded 22 projects with $11,145.

AG # 14 December 2013 Proposals Unveiled! You're Invited!

Join Us on Dec 19 for Winter Art Gumbo!

When & Where? 
Thursday | December 19 | 6-8 p.m. 
St. Mark Youth Enrichment 
1201 S. Locust Street 
$10 (goes to the winning projects) 

Creative Proposals By:
Tim Olson, DubuqueFest Panorama Exhibition Phase 2 
Tom Eckermann, Art Gumbo: The Documentary 
Larry Raineri, Send A Smile 
Tom Runde, Landfill Diversion Art Form 

Soup Du Jour: 
White Bean and Kale Soup with Bread by Life's A Feast 
Bottled water provided
BYOB is welcome (we ask that you carry out your bottles.)

Final Reports by September Winners: 
Trainwreck Productions
I AM Love Campaign 

Your Host:
Paula Neuhaus 

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has raised $10,865 and has funded 21 projects.

 Click link to read or download DEC proposals: 

AG #14 Accepting Applications for Winter Funding Cycle

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from individual artists/creatives for the winter funding cycle. Applications are available now through Sunday, December 15, 2013. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on December 15 will qualify to compete for funding. (Groups/Orgs are NOT eligible for winter cycle).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, December 15 11:59 p.m.

EVENT: Thursday, December 19 , 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, IA.

ELIGIBILTY: Individual Artists or Creatives with creative ideas whose project will impact the Dubuque community. You must be present to win. 

HOW IT WORKS: Individuals submit a brief proposal of their project. 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_december 2013 Application by 

FYI: Since 2010 Art Gumbo has raised $10,865 and has funded 21 projects.

AG #13: Proposals Unveiled! Join Us!

Join us for the Fall Funding Cycle!

   










THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 | 6-8 PM 

When & Where?
Thursday | September 19 | 6-8 p.m. 
Voices Warehouse Gallery 
10 & Jackson Streets, Dubuque, IA
 $10 (goes to the winning projects) 

 Creative Proposals By Groups/Organizations: 

• Ryan Decker, Trainwreck Productions 
• Michelle Bechen, I Am Love Campaign 
• Michele Chillook, Emergence of Spirit

Soup Du Jour: 

• Soup by The Food Store
• Bread by Dona Schleiser 
• Bottled water provided 
• Beer and Wine available from the Voices Speak Easy (cash bar). 
• No Carry-ins! 

Final Reports by March Winners: 

• Dubuque Bike Coop
• One Dream Classroom
• Rogue Collections

Click link to read or download proposals:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/x26w88xkvx735n7/AG_Packet_SEPT_2013.pdf

 

FYI: Since our launch in 2010 AG had funded 19 projects with a total of $10,225!

AG #13: Call for Submissions: Groups or Organizations

Art Gumbo is accepting applications from arts groups/orgs or creative groups for the Fall funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, September 12, 2013. The first 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 12 will qualify to compete for funding.

The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 6-8 p.m. at Voices Warehouse Gallery, 10th & Jackson Streets. Featuring soup and bread by the Food Store. Voices SpeakEasy will be open for drinks. (Cash bar). All tips support Art Gumbo.

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 and  follow directions to submit. 
http://www.mediafire.com/view/bbu7dt3jltoa6a8/ART_GUMBO_SEPT_2013_APPLICATION.pdf

 Mark your calendars for the Fall installment of ART GUMBO!

Soup Dinner: Thursday | September 19 | 6-8 pm 

Applications Due: Thursday | September 12 | by 11:59 pm 

Fall Cycle open to: Creative Groups OR Organizations 

Art Gumbo has raised $10,225 and funded 19 creative ideas since our launch in 2010.

AG #12 Call For Submissions: Individual Artists or Creatives

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from individual artists/creatives for the summer funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, June 13, 2013. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on June 13 will qualify to compete for funding. (Groups/Orgs are NOT eligible for summer cycle).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 13, 11:59 p.m.

EVENT: Thursday, June 20, 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St., Dubuque, IA.

ELIGIBILTY: Individual Artists or Creatives with creative ideas whose project will impact the Dubuque community. You must be present to win. 

HOW IT WORKS: Individual Artists or Creatives submit a brief proposal of their project. 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 2013 Application by

AG #11 Event Recap: Spring Cycle

 166 patron votes, $1660 raised and the winners were...second place tie each winning $249: The Dubuque Bike Coop, "Bike Art" and Rogue Collections, "Elements-Hair, Make-Up, & Fashion Show". First place winnings of $1162 went to East Dubuque Elementary School for their project, "One Dream Classroom."

L to R: Rob Williams/Bike Coop, Megan Starr/Art Gumbo, Lily Sprenglemeyer/One Dream Classroom, Paula Neuhaus/Art Gumbo, Samantha Jones/Rogue Collections.

 

It was a record-breaking attendance. 166 patrons plus scores of volunteers!

 FYI: Since our launched in 2010 we've raised $10,225 and funded 19 creative ideas!

 

AG #11 Spring 2013 Proposals Unveiled! Application Submission CLOSED

AG is no longer accepting applications for the March 2013 Funding Cycle. The first 7 eligible applications are in and round is now closed.
 
Join us on THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 6-8 PM  for AG #11

Review or download proposals below!

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

Soup Du Jour:

• Soup & Bread by East Mill Bakeshop & Catering
• Bottled water provided 
• Beer & Wine Carry-ins are OK!

Special Guest: 

• Group Exhibit by Fun A Day Dubuque

Creative Proposals By Groups/Organizations:

• Rob Williams, Dubuque Bike Coop
• Zoey Miller, Seldom Seen Festival
• Chrissy Hogue, The Stupid Economy
• Samantha Jones, Rogue Collections
• Heidi Zull, Dubuque Area Writers Guild
• Lily Sprengelmeyer, East Dubuque Elementary School
• Ryan Decker, Trainwreck Productions

FYI: Since our launch in 2010 we have raised $8,565 to fund 16 creative projects.

DOWNLOAD PROPOSALS HERE!

Art Gumbo Proposal Packet March 2013 by neuhaus_paula

AG #11 Calls for Submissions from Groups or Organizations

Art Gumbo is accepting applications from arts groups/orgs or creative groups for the Spring funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, March 14, 2013. The first 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on March 14 will qualify to compete for funding.

The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust Street in Dubuque, IA. Featuring soup & bread by  East Mill Catering & Bakeshop, a community exhibit by Fun-A-Day Dubuque, and Luxe Photography will be there, too, so get ready for your close up!

fun!

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. 
 

Art Gumbo March 2013 Application by neuhaus_paula

 Mark your calendars for the Spring installment of ART GUMBO!

Soup Dinner: Thursday | March 21 | 6-8 pm 

Applications Due: Thursday | March 14 | by 11:59 pm 

Spring Cycle open to: Creative Groups OR Organizations

FYI: Since our launch in September 2010 we have raised $8,565 to fund 16 creative projects.

AG #10 Recap: Boots & Brew!

Boots-N-Brews reigned supreme at AG #10. We tallied 77 patron votes & raised $855 at the Dec 27 soup dinner. Another great night for creativity in Dubuque!

A full house for AG #10 at  St. Mark Community Center!

1st Place ($593) went to custom foot wear artist Paul Opperman for his Footwear Art Exhibit. Opperman plans to curate and host an exhibit featuring handmade shoes and boots.  

"The show will consist of an opening night boot display and slide show of the shoemakers constructing the boots in the show," says Opperman. "The following afternoon will be a short talk on the process of making handmade boots with time for questions and answers with the artists." The exhibit will open in Dubuque in 2013, location TBA with the potential of a traveling exhibit as well.

Paul Opperman & his sweet, sweet boots!

2nd Place ($262) went to Jay Jubeck for the purchase of a brew kettle for his upcoming launch of a community supported brewery (CSB). Check out Jubeck New World Brewing Co. for all the details. Craft Brew is ART! 

“One of the most exciting aspects of the CSB concept is creating a community through establishing a brewery. For us, beer is more than just a product to be consumed. It’s a catalyst for deeper connections between members of our community,” says Jubeck.

Brewmaster Jay Jubeck.

Killer white bean soup by Life's A Feast, a malty German-style amber by Dubuque Society of Brewers, photos by Ron Tigges & Digital Dubuque, progress report from September winner Bell Tower Theatre, a final report by Nash Gallery, and the final sale of the AG Bowls Project. We'll be commissioning more bowls for 2013! The evening included proposals by Carolyn Scherf and Ryan Decker.

Carolyn Scherf talks about her AG video doc project: Driftless Driftless.

Ryan Decker explains his plans to create a Commedia dell’Arte Mask Set. Check out Ryan's indie theatre project Trainwreck Productions.

  Mark your calendars for the Spring installment of ART GUMBO!

Soup Dinner: Thursday | March 21 | 6-8 pm 

Applications Due: Thursday | March 14 | by 11:59 pm 

Spring Cycle open to: Creative Groups OR Organizations

FYI: Since our launch in September 2010 we have raised $8,565 to fund 16 creative projects.