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December 22, 2003
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On November 21, 2003, the South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) met in Pierre to select artists for participation in the SDAC’s Touring Arts and Artists-in-Schools & Communities programs.
Grants totaling $154,000 for FY05 were awarded to 46 professional artists and groups as part of the Council’s Touring Arts Program. This program makes the arts available in all regions of the state by providing funds to nonprofit sponsor organizations, including schools, to present touring performing arts programs and visual arts exhibitions.
The Council also endorsed 29 Artists-in-Schools & Communities (AISC) artists to conduct school and community-wide residencies for the next three year period. Through AISC, professional artists are placed in South Dakota communities to supplement existing school arts programs and life-long learning.
“Each year, more than 60,000 young people in over 150 schools participate in creative residencies with professional artists,” said Governor Mike Rounds. “In addition to the enrichment that children receive from artist residencies, approximately 200,000 audience members benefit from the quality performances and exhibitions through the State’s Touring Arts program. Artists bring creativity to our communities and enhance quality of life throughout the state."
The South Dakota Arts Council is a state agency within the Department of Tourism and State Development. The Arts Council's mission is to provide grants and services to artists and arts organizations throughout the state, with major funding from the State of South Dakota and the National Endowment for the Arts.
South Dakota Arts Council
Touring Arts Grants (FY 05 & 06)
Artists In Schools and Communities (FY 05-07)
The South Dakota Arts Council announced grant awards to 46 professional artists and groups for performances and traveling exhibitions throughout South Dakota and endorsed 29 artists for participation in the Artists-in-Schools and Communities program.
TOURING ARTS – Touring for a two-year period are 46 performing and visual arts groups. Touring Arts help make the arts available in all regions of the state, by providing matching funds to non-profit organizations for local performances and art exhibits.
IN-STATE ARTISTS |
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Aberdeen |
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m Mark McGinnis/Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories/Artist Handmade books, visual artist: $2,300 | ||
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Bushnell |
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m Jackie Bird, Native American dancer and singer: $1,500 | ||
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Ft. Pierre |
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m Rochford Jazz Ensemble, traditional jazz trio: $4,000 | ||
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Hot Springs |
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m David Lee Brown, singer/songwriter: $3,600 | ||
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Martin |
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m Dallas Chief Eagle/Nurturing the Tree – Hoop of Life, Native American Hoop dancer: $4,000 | ||
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Mobridge | ||
m Rory Hofrman, contemporary musician, $2,000 | ||
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New Underwood |
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m Duane Reichert/Backstage with a Rodeo Clown, professional rodeo clown: $1,500 | ||
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Philip |
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m Rasma Lielmane, violinist: $825 | ||
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Rapid City |
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m Children's Theatre Company of South Dakota, tours shows involving youth: $7,000 | ||
m Christopher Robin Johnson, classical guitarist: $1,000 | ||
m Joyce Jefferson, storyteller/theater artist: $3,500 | ||
m Periaktos Productions, theater performances by Graham and Anna Marie Thatcher: $2,500 | ||
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Sioux Falls |
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m Allison Hedge Coke, writer/poet: $1,000 | ||
m Children’s Theatre Company of Sioux Falls, theater experiences for children: $8,800 | ||
m Comfort Theatre Company, professional theater company: $4,000 | ||
m Dakota Chamber Orchestra, 25-piece chamber orchestra: $10,000 | ||
m Dakota District Pipes & Drums, traditional bag pipe and drum musicians: $1,500 | ||
m Dakota String Quartet, string quartet music ensemble: $9,637 | ||
m Dakota Wind Quintet, woodwind quintet music ensemble: $9,638 | ||
m Eddie Yaroch, film maker: $3,000 | ||
m Gordy Pratt/The original Fabulous ONE GUY, musical theater performer: $3,000 | ||
m Harvest Moon Productions: Gamers, touring theater company, $2,000 | ||
m Phil Baker, musician and children’s performer: $5,500 | ||
m Tom Roberts, solo theater performer: $3,000 | ||
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Spearfish |
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m Markie Scholz, Dragons Are Too Seldom, puppeteer: $5,000 | ||
m Dick Termes/Termespheres & Lectures, visual artist and creator of Termesphere: $3,700 | ||
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Vermillion |
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m Dakota Baroque and Classic Company, baroque chamber music ensemble: $800 | ||
m Discovery Mime Theatre, mime troupe: $2,000 | ||
m Rawlins Piano Trio, piano/violin/cello ensemble: $800 | ||
m Red Cloud Heritage Center, Don Montileaux Retrospective: $2,400 | ||
m USD Galleries, Carl Grupp Retrospective: $2,000 | ||
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Volga |
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m Jazz Portraits, jazz ensemble: $2,000 | ||
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Wakonda |
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m Poker Alice Band, acoustic musicians with a regional flavor: $1,000 | ||
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Wakpala |
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m Kevin Locke, Native American Hoop dancer and flutist: $4,000 | ||
m Kevin Locke Trio, three Native American traditional dancers, $4,000 | ||
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OUT-OF-STATE ARTISTS |
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m Double Play (Arizona), flute/tuba duo: $2,200 | ||
m Stoneback Brass (Arizona), trumpet trio: $4,500 | ||
m Dennis Schaller/Movement Theatre (California), mime: $1,200 | ||
m Jay & Leslie’s Laughing Matters (Kansas), juggling, mime & magic act: $2,000 | ||
m HjerteDans (Minnesota), traditional Norwegian dancers and musicians: $4,000 | ||
m Wilson & McKee (Montana), musicians specializing in Irish and Scottish Folk Music: $2,000 | ||
m Theatreworks/USA Theater (New York), tours shows appropriate for youth audiences: $5,000 | ||
m Northern Plains Ballet (North Dakota), professional touring ballet company: $6,000 | ||
m Gérald Laroche (Canada), harmonica master: $1,000 | ||
m Norman Liota (Canada), acoustic guitarist/vocalist/songwriter: $1,000 | ||
m Ruth Cansfield Dance Company (Canada), professional modern dance company: $2,600 | ||
ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES– Through Artists-in-Schools & Communities, professional artists are placed in South Dakota schools to supplement existing arts programs by conducting approximately 200 weeks of residencies. The SDAC currently endorses 29 artists for a three-year period.
Brookings
m David Allan Evans, poet
Buffalo Gap
m Randall Blaze, clay/acrylics
Deadwood
m Grete Bodøgaard, weaving
m Mary Wipf, drawing/marbling/mural painting
m Mark Zimmerman, drawing/painting/sculpture
Martin
m Dallas Chief Eagle, Native American hoop dancer
New Underwood
m Duane Reichert, rodeo clown
Rapid City
m Children’s Theatre Company of South Dakota, theater for and with children
m Joyce James Jefferson, storytelling/theater
m Bob H. Miller, film/photography/batik/collage
Sioux Falls
m Ken Alvine, cartoonist
m Children’s Theatre Company of Sioux Falls, children’s theater
m Vickie Fuller, theatre specialist
m Allison Hedge Coke, writer/poet
m Gordy Pratt, guitarist/ musical theater
m Tom Roberts, theatre specialist
Springfield
m Cheryl Peterson Halsey, drawing
Vermillion
m Nancy Losacker, sculpture/clay
Arizona
m Double Play, flute/tuba duo
m Stoneback Sisters, trumpet trio
California
m Daryl Chinn, poet/bookmaker
Minnesota
m Linda Bruning, theatre specialists
m HjerteDans, traditional Norwegian music and dance
m Linda Back McKay, writer/poet
Montana
m B.J. Buckley, writer/poet
m Willson & McKee, Celtic folk musicians
Utah
m Yao Kouadio, African dance and music
Wyoming
m Dawn Senior-Trask, writing/visual arts/sculpture
Canada
m Laurie Block, storyteller
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