FY05 Project Support
February 2005 | May 2005 | August 2005
FEBRUARY 2005 Total: $499,320
Academy of Fine Arts $5,000
Supporting "Southern Roots", an annual juried visual arts exhibition showcasing both adult and student artists. The exhibit opens May 2 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
205-320-0888
Alabama Humanities Foundation $50,000
Supporting the multimedia entries specifically related to Jefferson County in the Encyclopedia of Alabama, a free comprehensive online reference work.
205-558-3990
www.ahf.net
Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation $15,590
Supporting "Art, Ask for More", an arts enrichment program at eleven elementary and middle schools in Jefferson County during the 2005/2006 school year.
205-252-6617
www.asfa.k12.al.us
Birmingham Art Association $3,000
Supporting a collaboration with the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Department to provide eight weeks of art education and instruction at summer youth camps at Avondale Park and Memorial Park.
205-324-9127
www.birminghamartassociation.org
Birmingham Art Music Alliance $4,700
Supporting new music by Alabama composers presented in 10 concerts in schools and small communities across Jefferson County.
205-322-6737
www.bhammusic.org
Birmingham Cultural and Heritage Foundation $100,000
Supporting the June 2005 City Stages music festival. Specifically these funds support the Arts Music Program showcasing arts and culture of Jefferson County.
205-251-1272
www.citystages.org
Birmingham International Festival $50,000
Supporting the Salute to Mexico Educational Program targeting 20,000 Jefferson County students and educators in April 2005.
205-252-7652
www.bifsalutes.org
Birmingham Music Club $17,350
Supporting the February 2005 concert by Andre Watts, part of their "Classically Inclined" series at the Alys Stephens Center.
205-322-6737
www.bhammusic.org
Birmingham Summerfest $30,000
Supporting the Musical Theatre Youth Program including two workshops and three performing groups.
205-324-2424
www.summerfest.org
Central Alabama Women's Business Center $2,500
Supporting "The Business of Art", a June 24 workshop helping artists and craftspeople (men and women) transform their art into a profitable business.
205-453-0249
www.cawbc.org
Children's Dance Foundation $38,000
Supporting the Community Partnership Program that will provide weekly dance education to at-risk and special needs children at 36 sites in Jefferson County.
205-870-0073
www.childrensdancefoundation.org
Friends of the Railroad District $25,000
Supporting the development of a Master Plan for the Railroad Reservation Park.
205-226-5225
www.railroadpark.org
Hoover Library Theater $5,945
Supporting the May 2005 presentation of Tom Chapin Family and Friends.
205-444-7882
www.thelibrarytheatre.com
McCoy Center for Community Service $2,500
Supporting an organizational plan for the proposed Alabama Gospel Music Cultural Arts Center.
205-226-4967
Miles College $8,000
Supporting the Miles-Fairfield Summer Music Intensive that will provide applied music lessons, concerts, master classes, music theory, and chamber ensemble opportunities to 50 west Jefferson County high school students.
205-929-1659
www.miles.edu
Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama $9,000
Supporting the launching of the "Building Cultural Capacity Project", a nine-month professional development and strategic training program for arts and cultural leaders in Jefferson County.
205-879-4712
www.nrca.info
NorthStar Youth Ministries $4,000
Supporting a summer Fine Arts Camp targeting youth in the College Hills and Smithfield neighborhoods.
205-322-9296
Operation New Birmingham $20,000
Supporting Magic City Art Connection in April 2005.
205-324-8797
www.magiccityart.com
Opera Birmingham $30,000
Supporting the February 2005 production of Aida, the highlight of Opera Birmingham's 50th season.
205-322-6737
www.bhammusic.org
Seasoned Performers $15,000
Supporting the development and touring of a new play featuring the personal stories of senior adults in Jefferson County. The play will tour to 50 retirement communities, senior centers, churches, schools, libraries and community centers in 2005.
205-978-5095
www.seasonedperformers.org
Southern Danceworks $15,000
Supporting "Dances for a Summer's Eve" that will take place in June 2005 at the Alys Stephens Center.
205-602-3599
Space One Eleven $15,000
Supporting "Camp Terra Chroma", a free eight week art camp targeting low income youth living in the City Center.
205-328-0553
www.spaceoneeleven.org
Terrific New Theatre $8,735
Supporting the March 2005 world premiere of Sandy Mountain Saturday Night written by local playwright, Norton Dill.
205-328-0868
www.terrificnewtheatre.com
University of Alabama at Birmingham $25,000
Supporting WBHM's Tapestry, a weekly radio program showcasing local arts and culture.
205-934-2606
www.wbhm.org
MAY 2005 Total: $593,771
Alabama Dance Council $15,000
Supporting the 2006 Alabama Dance Summit featuring professional development, arts education, auditions, and public performances.
205-481-8989
www.alabamadancecouncil.org
Alabama Humanities Foundation $28,000
Supporting "The Will to Teach: Shakespeare in Context Then and Now", two one-week institutes for secondary Jefferson County school teachers.
205-558-39800
www.ahf.net
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame $33,600
Supporting free jazz instruction each Saturday for area youth and 30 free student concerts at the Carver Theater and throughout Jefferson County.
205-254-2731
www.jazzhall.com
Alabama Moving Image Association $34,000
Supporting filmmaker networking activities at the 2005 Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.
205-324-0888
www.sidewalkfest.com
Alabama Operaworks $25,000
Supporting the 2006 Spring Opera Festival featuring the Gilbert & Sullivan operetta "Trial By Jury".
205-326-0863
www.operaworks.net
Alabama Theatre $30,000
Supporting the 2005 Summer Classic Film Series.
205-252-2262
www.alabamatheatre.com
Aldridge Gardens $7,500
Supporting the publication of a reference and pictorial book featuring Eddie Aldridge, the snowflake hydrangea and Aldridge Gardens.
205-682-8019
www.aldridgegardens.com
Arts Council of the Trussville Area $2,900
Supporting the production of "Alice in Wonderland" in February 2006.
205-655-3902
Better Basics $3,000
Supporting the introduction of opera into the arts enrichment programs provided to 22 Birmingham City and Jefferson County schools.
205-870-9994
www.betterbasics.org
Birmingham Aids Outreach $5,000
Supporting "Birmingham ART Outreach", free visual art instruction for individuals and families living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS.
205-322-4197
www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org
Birmingham Art Association $35,000
Supporting "Random Acts of Art" in celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month (October).
205-324-9127
www.birminghamartassociation.org
Birmingham Music Club $18,000
Supporting a presentation of NPR's "From the Top" featuring young Alabama musicians, and a performance by African-American soprano Angela Brown who was educated in Alabama.
205-322-6737
www.bhammusic.org
Birmingham-Southern College $32,750
Supporting several community-focused arts and cultural activities as part of BSC's sesquicentennial celebration.
205-226-4600
www.bsc.edu
Children's Dance Foundation $16,600
Supporting the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange which includes public performances, a master class open to the community, a public lecture, and professional development workshops for CDF.
205-870-0073
www.childrensdancefoundation.org
Fiesta $30,000
Supporting Fiesta! 2005, a one day Hispanic cultural festival in Linn Park in October.
205-324-6881
www.fiestahbc.com
Hoover Library Theater $4,000
Supporting the September 2005 presentation of Los Lobos.
205-444-7888
www.thelibrarytheatre.com
Jefferson County Library Cooperative $25,000
Supporting "Storytelling Abounds", including a Storytelling seminar, Storytelling Festival, and community storytelling programs in all 25 public libraries across Jefferson County.
205-226-3615
www.jclc.org
Junior League of Birmingham $10,000
Supporting "Start with Art" providing, in collaboration with the Birmingham Museum of Art, visual art instruction to 3,600 Birmingham City and Jefferson County school children.
205-879-9861
www.jlbonline.com
Magic City Blues Society $6,500
Supporting the 2005 Magic City Blues Fest at Linn Park in September. 205-410-5341
www.magiccityblues.org
Opera Birmingham $15,000
Supporting a touring production of "Hansel & Gretel" to 30 area schools, and "Falstaff" a production at the Alabama Theatre.
205-322-6737
www.bhammusic.org
Operation New Birmingham $30,000
Supporting the production and distribution of a Cultural Heritage Trail Map highlighting cultural and historic attractions primarily in the City Center.
205-324-8797
www.yourcitycenter.com
Southern Danceworks $20,000
Supporting the creation of a new work by local choreographer Teri Weksler and musician Charles Mason
205-602-3599
www.southerndanceworks.com
Space One Eleven $12,161
Supporting Phase II of their marketing and communications plan.
205-328-0553
www.spaceoneeleven.org
Studio By The Tracks $15,000
Supporting their arts education program for approximately 3,000 developmentally disabled youth and adults.
205-951-3317
www.studiobythetracks.com
Summerfest Musical Theatre $35,000
Supporting the Summerfest Cabaret Series.
205-324-2424
www.summerfest.org
Terrific New Theatre $20,000
Supporting two productions, "Shel's Shorts" and "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris".
205-328-0868
www.terrificnewtheatre.com
University of Alabama at Birmingham $25,000
Supporting the Alys Stephens Center's Art in Action education and outreach program.
205-975-9540
www.alysstephens.org
Urban Impact $10,000
Supporting the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival in September 2005.
205-328-1850
VSA arts Alabama $30,000
Supporting the Arts in Healthcare Initiative.
205-322-4086
www.vsartsalabama.org
Walls Dance Studio $19,760
Supporting the November 2005 production of "Swan Lake on Bourbon Street" at the Carver Theatre.
205-746-0491
AUGUST 2005 Total: $49,387
Alabama Moving Image Association, Inc. $5,000
Supporting a fund development project focused on corporate sponsorships.
205-324-0888
www.sidewalkfilm.org
Alabama Operaworks $4,000
Supporting efforts to strengthen financial operations and marketing strategies.
205-326-0863
www.operaworks.net
Birmingham Art Association $5,000
Supporting a membership growth plan.
205-324-9127
www.birminghamartassociation.org
Fiesta, Inc. $5,000
Supporting development of a strategic plan for the organization.
205-324-6881
www.fiestahbc.org
Music Opportunity Program Foundation $5,000
Supporting development and implementation of a communications and audience building plan.
205-458-7290
www.musicop.org
Seasoned Performers $5,000
Supporting development of a strategic and long-term plan for the organization.
205-978-5095
www.seasonedperformers.org
Southern Danceworks $5,000
Supporting development and implementation of a marketing plan.
205-602-3599
www.southerndanceworks.com
Space One Eleven $5,000
Supporting efforts to strengthen financial operations.
205-328-0553
www.spaceoneeleven.org
Terrific New Theatre $2,125
Supporting the purchase of computer software and new theatre seating.
205-328-0868
www.terrificnewtheatre.com
VSA Arts of Alabama $5,000
Supporting the purchase of new computer hardware and software.
205-322-4086
www.vsartsalabama.org
West Jefferson County Historical Museum $3,262
Supporting the development of a strategic plan for the organization.
205-426-1633
www.sharehistory.com/westjefferson