PA Partners in the Arts Grantees

PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS IN THE ARTS 2006-07 GRANTS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY
$135,067 AWARDED TO 57 GRANTEES  
Program Grants

African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh Program: To preserve, disseminate and promote the history, accomplishments and talents of the African American jazz experience, including related genres such as Blues and Gospel.
  $5,743
  
      Ryan Douglas (for Representative Thomas Petrone) with African American Jazz Preservation Society of Pittsburgh, Chuck Austin
 
Artists Image Resource
Program: To support the artist-run print and imaging organization whose mission is to integrate the creation of fine art prints with educational programs that explore the creative process.
$5,095
  
    Mike Hritz (for Representative Mike Turzai) with Artists Image Resource, Ian Short
       

Autumn House Press
Program: To support a non-profit, independent press whose mission is to publish and promote poetry and other fine literature.
$2,164
  
    Senator Wayne Fontana with Autumn House Press, Michael Wurster
       
Brew House Association
Program: To produce the Black Sheep Puppet Festival in an environment that encourages community participation and creates educational opportunities in the creative arts for artists and non-artists.
$1,400
    
     
Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center
Program: To embrace, preserve and perpetuate the cultural values and rich traditions of the Bulgarian and Macedonian people.
$4,404
    
     
Edgewood Symphony Orchestra
Program: To establish important links among professional musicians, amateur musicians, high school musicians, and the community at large through a performance series, community outreach and educational programs.
$1,771
    
       

Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
Program: To support Fiberart International 2007, a biennial juried exhibition that brings contemporary works of art in fiber to Pittsburgh from around the world .
$3,375
  
    Tom Fallon (for Senator James Ferlo) with Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Janet Bass
       
Guitar Society of Fine Arts
Program: To support and promote music, the guitar and young artists through performance, education and community outreach programs.
$2,100
    
     
Hope Academy of Music and the Arts
Program: To provide quality, affordable arts education to children and youth in an underserved community in order to give them opportunities to discover hidden skills and talents and build self-esteem in a supportive, caring environment.
$5,070
    
       

Laboratory Company Dance (LABCO)
Program: To support the company of professional dancers and choreographers focusing on professional development for artists, community outreach and performance.
$2,100
  
      Bill McElligott (for Representative Frank Dermody) with Laboratory Company Dance (LABCO), Christie Gesler
       
McKeesport Symphony Orchestra
Program: To present orchestral concerts and other musical events of professional quality in the Mon-Yough Valley.
$3,027
  
     
Judy Cohen (for Representative Shawn T. Flaherty) with McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, Annette Condeluci
       
North Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Program: For a civic orchestra that presents classical and contemporary music and educational activities to families and seniors.
$1,400
    
       
North Suburban Symphonic Band
Program: To contribute to the musical enjoyment and education of the residents of the North Hills through concerts and outreach.
$900
  
     
Kathy Campbell (for Senator Jane Clare Orie) with Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, Barbara McKelway
       
Northland Public Library Foundation
Program: To support the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, whose mission is to expand the community's understanding and love of storytelling, develop literacy skills, and expose the audiences to different cultures.
$1,914
    
     
Open Stage Theatre
Program: To celebrate the art, artists & lovers of theatre by creating challenging projects and providing unique opportunities for them to actively engage with one another.
$2,223
    
   
Pittsburgh Camerata
Program: To support a professional chamber choir dedicated to performances distinguished by imaginative programming in unique settings.
$3,009
    
   
Pittsburgh International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Program: To celebrate LGBT culture and foster appreciation and visibility through film media.
$2,299
    
   
Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival
Program: To promote Jewish and Israeli culture by presenting current and classic films from the United States and abroad.
$3,885
    
     
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
Program: To connect cultures by providing emerging playwrights, theatre companies, directors, actors and other artists a comfortable and professional space in which to produce plays, perform and display their art.
$1,400
    
       
Pittsburgh Savoyards, Inc
Program: To produce and present musical productions of the light operas of Gilbert and Sullivan.
$1,002
  
      Ryan Douglas (for Representative Thomas Petrone) with Pittsburgh Savoyards, Harvey Meieran
       
Pittsburgh Youth Pops Orchestra
Program: To educate, train and develop students to excel in music as a career or a lifelong avocation.
$1,266
    
     
Prime Stage
Program: To serve as the region's bridge between children's and adult theatre through productions of live theatre adaptations of classic and contemporary literature works.
$4,639
    
   
Renaissance City Choirs
Program: To build bridges within the GLBT community and with the greater community through music.
$3,266
    
   
South Arts
Program: To coordinate, promote, and assist in the development and advancement of cultural and artistic activities in the South Hills through the collaborative efforts of the individuals and organizations.
$2,147
    
   
Srishti Dances of India
Program: To disseminate the classical cultural heritage of India through performances of Indian classical dance, music and theatre, both in their traditional form and through collaborations.
$2,784
    
   
Three Rivers Young People's Orchestras
Program: To provide musically talented young people of the tri-state area an opportunity for artistic development, music education and social growth.
$5,356
    
       
Tuesday Musical Club
Program: To provide free daytime public concerts of classical and contemporary music, scholarships for music students, and performance opportunities for the community.

$1,731
  
      Senator Wayne Fontana with Tuesday Musical Club, Harvey Meieran
       
UMOJA African Arts Ensemble
Program: To increase appreciation and preservation of African culture through educational and artistic presentation of African arts.
$7,530
  
      Representative Jake Wheatley with UMOJA African Arts Ensemble, Darcel Madkins
       
Unseam'd Shakespeare Co.
Program: For a professional theatre company dedicated to rediscovering, reinventing and presenting classic and classically-inspired plays for modern audiences.
$3,556
    

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