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2002, Funded Projects

Newton’s Attic – The Galileo Tower $700.00. This project focuses on creating social change by introducing innovative ways to teach young people about science, math and engineering. Students participate in the design and fabrication of a large exciting physics demonstration that provides hands on experience with the engineering process. Participants combine their creativity and building skills with their knowledge of math and physics to create components of the Galileo Tower, which is then used to teach other students about certain physical principles. By being a part of this endeavor, students get to see real world applications of their skills and knowledge, giving relevancy to their education.

Rural Center for Responsible Living $750.00

Demonstrating alternative agricultural practices using organic and biodynamic methods

Promoting health as nutrition based on fresh produce, whole grains, meats, eggs and dairy products raised according to organic/biodynamic principles, paired with holistic healing practices

Generating consumer awareness and inspiration through farm visits, workshops, conferences, and dissemination of information

Supporting and participating in environmental grassroots organizing effort

Creating opportunities for the existence of associative economics and conscious consumers

Susmita Barua – Author $600.00 K.T. Brown Gift of Writing/Howe Charities Annual Grant. A creative nonfiction book project aiming to heighten global human awareness, human potential, individual creativity and responsibility. Historically social change has been initiated by a few individuals and committed citizens, most evidently during the Renaissance period in all cultures and civilizations. We are in the beginning of such a Renaissance in human consciousness, which for the first time will affect all levels of society. This work will help people understand individuality and enable readers to get in touch with their inner potential and creativity in ways that benefit both the individual and society at large. The work is meant to show that the interest of the Individual and Society are not mutually opposed by helping to bring clarity at many levels of everyday perception and beliefs that arise from dualistic material thinking.

Dance Plus, Inc. $200.00
Children Helping Children. The main objective is to raise funds for other children in need through benefit performances, giving the young artists exposure and experience as well as a sense of purpose.

Examples:

• Hope for Tomorrow Tour – National Hopeline Network (child suicide prevention hotline)
• America All Out – event for families of victims of 9/11
• Angel Tree Program -for children of prison inmates

Running Film $1000.00

“Thinking with Blood; Conflict and Culture in the American South”, a group exhibition and visual history of the American South from the 1960’s to the present. It is seen through the eyes of an impressive collection of artists whose roots and blood originated in the South, whose work was birthed in Southern Culture and Contradictions.

Anderson Gallery – Richmond, VA, January 20th – March 20th 2003

Hite Gallery- University of Louisville- Oct. 1-Nov. 30 – 2003 Asheville Art Museum – March 15- June 15 – 2004

Bianca Lynne Spriggs $250.00 “A Rushing of Wind” – workbook and workshop for methods to combat stress through art. Designed to assist people suffering from work or school related stress and depression, manifesting recovery through visual and performing arts and other creative outlets.

Idea Productions $4300.00 Non fiction book/workbook/CD and workshop project. The vision is to nurture a transformation of the consciousness of humanity from a base of fear, limitation, exclusion and low self esteem to a foundation of respect, abundance, inclusion and equality through books, CD's and workshops. Their intent is to promote personal growth which will lead to positive social change.

Kentucky Center for the Arts Foundation $700.00 Arts Showcases – Bringing Art to Education. Day-long events where educators and parents gain first hand knowledge about artists and arts organizations with education programs. Educators are working to incorporate the arts into their curriculums and this service helps educators decide which programs are best suited to meet their classroom needs. Kentucky Center administers seven events throughout Kentucky in order to reach as many educators, artists, and organizations as possible.