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.

Winter Proposals Unveiled! AG #10

Join us on THURSDAY, DEC 27, 6-8 PM  for AG #10

Review or download proposals below!

When & Where? Thursday | December 27 | 6-8 p.m.
St. Mark Community Center
1201 Locust Street, Dubuque, IA $10 (goes to the winning art projects)
Soup Du Jour?

• Soup & Bread by Life's a Feast Catering
• Craft Brew samples available
• Beer & Wine Carry-ins are OK!
• Bottled water provided

Creative Proposals By:

• Gail Chavenelle: "Haiku and Sculpture in an Original Social Media Arts Book"
• Carolyn Scherf: "Driftless Driftless"
• Jay Jubeck: "Jubeck New World Brewing Co."
• Paul Opperman: "Art on the Foot- Handmade shoes and boots from around the United States"
• Ryan Decker: "Commedia dell’Arte Mask Set"

DOWNLOAD PROPOSALS HERE! 
  Ag Packet Dec 2012 Final

AG #10: Call for Submissions: Individual Artists or Creatives for December Funding Cycle

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from individual artists/creatives for the Winter funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, December 20, 2012. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on December 20 will qualify to compete for funding. (Groups/Orgs are NOT eligible for winter cycle).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 20, 11:59 p.m.

EVENT: Thursday, December 27, 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. 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 December 2012 Application FYI: Since it's launch in 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 14 projects raising $7,710 for creativity in Dubuque!

AG# 9 Recap: Livin' the Dream!

We celebrated AG's birthday (we turned 2!) by returning to our birthplace at Voices Warehouse Gallery and raising $1,540 (154 patron votes)! We slurped soup from Dubuque Food Coop with bread by East Mill Bakeshop & Catering and cupcakes by All Things Sweet donated by Dolphin Custom Cabinets. Happy Birthday to us!

Congratulations to our September Winners:
1. Bell Tower Theater won $1,078 to help fund their “Free Summer Musical Program: HS Edition"

Miki Robinson (L) of Bell Tower Theater accepts cash & pottery from Hune Winner Ken Bichell & AG Host Megan Starr.

2. Nash Gallery won $462 to help fund their "Emerging Artists’ Fall Exhibition". 

Ian Loar of Nash Gallery accepts seed money from AG Host Megan Starr.

3. YOU for attending the event and making this happen!

Serious patrons invest in our art community!

Generous patrons!

4. AG Bowls Project sold 37 bowls and earned $555! This $$$ will commission potters to create more bowls = Win-win! (Thanks for the arts and culture grant Mediacom!)

Purchase YOUR own Art Gumbo Bowl & BYO Table Service to each event! Project funded by Mediacom A&C Grant.

5. June winner Ken Bichell provided an update on his Community Kiln Project.

Potter Ken Bichell & his plans to build a kiln!

6. Dubuque Food Coop sold memberships and Green Dubuque registered voters! AKA: We all win!

Raki Giannakouros (L) of Green Dubuque & Jamie Ellerie (R) of Dubuque Food Coop inform!

This community-supported funding project is created for YOU to help enrich the Dubuque community through funding creative ideas. AG is volunteer-driven & patron-supported. Join us on December 27 at St. Mark Community Center for our next funding cycle!
 

Since AG's launch in 2010 we've funded 14 project raising $7,710 for creativity in our community.Yes!

AG #9 Proposals are In! Art Gumbo Bowls Unveiled!

Join us this week for AG #9! Review or download proposals below.

When & Where?
Thursday | Sept 20| 6-8 p.m.
Voices Warehouse Gallery, 10th & Jackson Streets
$10 (goes to the winning art projects)

Soup Du Jour?

• Soup by Dubuque Food Coop
• Bread by East Mill Bakeshop & Catering
• Sweet Treats by Cathy Dolphin
• Craft Brew & Wine by Voices Warehouse Gallery (cash bar, no carry-ins)

Creative Proposals By Groups or Organizations:

• MIKI ROBINSON, Bell Tower Theater, “Free Summer Musical Program: High School Edition”
  
  
  BRETT ROBBINS, Better Together Dubuque, “Identity Rainbow” 
  
  
  MICHELE CHILOOK, Emergence of Spirit Style Show, “Emergence of Spirit: Man & Machine”
  
  
  IAN LOAR, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society,“Nash Gallery Emerging Artists’ Fall Exhibition and Opening”
  
  
  NACOLE MEYERMILLER, Senju Youth Productions,“Production of Judith Martin’s Play, Jumping Beans” 
  
  DOWNLOAD PROPOSALS HERE!  Ag Sept Packet 2012

Creative Juice:

• AG June winner Ken Bichell will give an update on his kiln project.
• AG June Runner Up will update on the #dbqletterpress free postcard series
• Luxe Photography will make you look your best!
  
• Your hosts: Megan Starr & Paula Neuhaus

What's New?

•  Are you registered to Vote? You can Register to vote for local & national elections during our event!
• The Art Gumbo Bowls have arrived! Huzzah! Last fall, through a Mediacom Arts & Culture Grant, we commissioned potters from Twenty Dirty Hands to create AG Bowls for you to purchase & bring with you to each dinner. 6 Potters in various designs are available. Bring your cash or checks ($15 per bowl). What will you name yours?

Bowls by Chris Lemmon, Adrienne Seagraves, Stephanie O'Shaugnessey, Joe Pinder, Larry Priske, Paul Eschelman, Kent Henderson, and Gary Carstens.

FYI: Since our launch in September 2010 AG has funded 12 projects raising a total of $6,170 for Dubuque art projects! 

See you Thursday, Sept 20!