Art$ Dollar$
The Art$ Dollar$ program is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council and by the business and individual members of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts.
The 2008 Art$ Dollar$ program has awarded $11,035 in grants to 30 local organizations, according to Quincy Society of Fine Arts President Tim Koontz.
Community organizations receiving Art$ Dollar$ grants to fund arts projects include: Four Star Public Library Foundation, Quincy Dance Theatre, Quincy Civic Music Association, Historical Society of Quincy, Quincy Museum, Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Art Center, Quincy Public Housing, Quincy Public Library, Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, and the Lincoln Douglas Bicentennial Commission.
These grants serve a variety of programs such as the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concerts, the Quincy Art Center’s Mary S. Oakley Exhibit, the Quincy Civic Music Association’s presentation of the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, and the Muddy River Opera’s production of Alice in Opera Land.
The following schools were awarded Art$ Dollar$ grants: Adams School PTA, Berrian, Quincy Senior High Art Department, CUSD #4 PTO, Dewey, Irving, Madison, Payson Seymour Elementary, St. Peter, Monroe PTA, Washington, Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis, St. James, QND Choral Department, and Ellington.
2008 ART$ DOLLAR$
Following are the Quincy Society of Fine Arts' 2007 Art$ Dollar$ Program Guidelines. Click on the link above to reach the application. Art$ Dollar$ is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council, the city of Quincy, and the business and individual members of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts.
Matching grants will be awarded for public arts projects within Adams County. The deadline for application is Wednesday, October 31, 2007 for projects taking place between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.
In 2007, the Art$ Dollar$ program awarded $16,861 to 39 community arts projects in Adams County. QSFA received $26,471 in requests for the 2007 Art$ Dollar$ program.
The 2008 Art$ Dollar$ program will accept one request from each applicant for up to $1,000 in matching funds. It is anticipated that the 2008 Art$ Dollar$ program will award $15,000 to 40 projects. It is expected that the average award will be approximately $375. To apply you must be a non-profit organization. Service agencies, schools, and other community groups are eligible for arts projects funding. Individual artists wishing to work in a school or community agency should contact that agency directly.
All funds awarded for 2008 must be requested by December 31, 2008. If you receive an award and do not submit the cash request and a copy of your letter of appreciation by this date, your funds will not be awarded. In addition, if you received a grant award for 2007, payment will be held on the 2008 grant until the 2007 project evaluation is submitted.
ART$ DOLLAR$ TIMELINE
October 10, 2007: Art$ Dollar$ Workshops, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 244, Quincy
For reservations call 222-3432
Workshop attendance is recommended. If you are not able to attend a scheduled workshop and would like assistance, or have questions regarding specific projects you want to initiate, please contact us by e-mail at art@artsqcy.org or by calling (217) 222-3432.
October 31, 2007: Deadline to submit applications
November 1 -6, 2007: Panel Review and allocation recommendations
November 13, 2007: Executive Committee review and recommendations
December 4, 2007: QSFA Full Board Review and final approval
January 1, 2008: Funds Available
December 31, 2008: Project Completion Date
MAXIMUM REQUEST
ONE APPLICATION for a total of $1,000 in matching funds from any ONE organization.
WHO WE FUND
Non-profit community based organizations that are located in and serve Adams County, Illinois. Groups of two or more organizations who apply as a consortium presenting a single application to effect a joint solution to a common problem.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
QSFA will give special priority to projects which:
• provide direct financial support to Adams County arts organizations and individual artists,
• include professional arts activities in schools, at all levels,
• include professional arts activities in after school "latch-key" programs,
• introduce the arts to new audiences,
• encourage new works and innovative projects,
• provide increased opportunities for minority involvement,
• 30% of funds will be awarded to projects which facilitate the full and equitable participation of the under-served population.
WE DO NOT FUND:
• For profit organizations
• Direct grants to individual artists
• Incomplete or unsigned applications
• Capital improvements, purchase of real property, permanent equipment, and accumulated deficits
• Projects that are part of the curriculum of schools, colleges and universities
• Individual artists requests to work in schools or community organizations
• Projects which are considered hobbies or therapeutic and/or recreational in nature
• Completion of previously funded projects
• Expenses incurred prior to project start date
REVIEW PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The Review Panel is composed of leaders from every segment of the community. They will review and rank each application and make funding recommendations based on the following criteria:
• Quality of Project will be broadly defined and determined by support documentation submitted by applicant as judged in relationship to the applicant's artistic goals.
• Community Support may be demonstrated by attendance of community residents at previous performance and exhibits, or letters of support.
• Potential Impact Applicants who most clearly connect their goals and ongoing activities will be given priority.
• Ability to Complete the Project will be judged by the applicant's past accomplishments as well as description of strategies or plans for successfully carrying out the proposed project.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION
• Mailed applications must be postmarked by the U.S. Post Office no later than Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
• Hand delivered applications will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
• Completed applications must be submitted to:
QUINCY SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS ART$ DOLLAR$
300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 244
Quincy, IL 62301-4162
Phone: 217-222-3432
Fax: 217-228-2787
For a complete application, please submit materials in the following order:
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FOR APPLICANTS:
• Submit one original application with original signatures
• Documentation of the proposed project
(brochures, resume of consultant, conference schedules, fees, etc.)
• Brief History of Organization (New Applicants Only)
• Articles of Incorporation (New Applicants Only)
• Proof of Tax-Exempt Status (New Applicants Only)
• Recent Annual Report to Secretary of State
• Current Board of Directors
• List of Key Staff
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