Latest Grantees
All grant recipients listed alphabetically
Affiliated Choruses: Ithaca Community Chorus
- GAP Grant
- The Affiliated Choruses: Ithaca Community Chorus will host two classic music performances.
- website: http://www.ACIthaca.org
Affiliated Choruses: Voices Multicultural Chorus
- GAP Grant
- The Affiliated Choruses: Voices Multicultural Chorus will perform during their third annual concert.
- website: http://acithaca.org/groups/voices/
Affiliated Choruses: Ithaca Gay Men's Choir
- GAP Grant
- Perform 2 Annual concerts.
- website: http://acithaca.org/groups/igmc/
Kathy Armstrong
- Public Art Grant
- Kathy Armstrong, based in Rochester, was the lead artist on this mural in the village of Trumansburg.
- website: http://kathyarmstrongfineart.com
Samuel Buggeln
- The Cherry Arts
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Sam applied on behalf of The Cherry to present live streaming theatre, written by collective of writers, all exploring life under quarantine.
- website: http://www.thecherry.org
John Bunge
- Bunge
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Performance and recording of a new music for banjo, voila, clarinet and piano titled "A Canon for Reunion."
- website: https://jab182.wixsite.com/johnbunge
Charity Burger
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" October 2020: Charity is transforming a school bus into an auxiliary workspace and Art Bus for community art making
- website: http://yourartclub.com
Eva Capobianco
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Funds to help completion of new mixed media sculptural work for 2021 exhibit at State of the Art Gallery.
- website: http://evasculpture.com
- phone: 6073518974
Erin Caruth
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Erin is a mixed media artist who was invited to participate in a Corning Glass Intensive week-long workshop.
- website: http://www.mudroomstudios.com
Mee Ae Caughey
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: "Visceral," five outdoor filmed dance performances, streamed through thecherry.org (Cherry Arts)
- website: https://mandycaughey.wixsite.com/meeae
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://CCOithaca.org
Cayuga Vocal Ensemble
- GAP Grant
- The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble will be presenting their Spring Concert 2020.
- website: http://www.cayuga-vocal.org
The Center for Transformative Action
- GAP Grant
- The Center for Transformative Action will be running a program titled "Motherhood is a Joke: Writing Workshops and Performance."
- website: http://www.centerfortransformativeaction.org
Cinemapolis
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://www.cinemapolis.org
Civic Ensemble
- GAP Grant
- Civic Ensemble will be performing a play called "Streets Like This" based on true stories from Ithaca. Performances will be on Saturday May 5 at 7:30pm, and Sunday May 6 at 4:00 pm & 7:30pm, at the Kitchen Theatre Company.
- website: http://civicensemble.org
Close To Home Productions
- GAP Grant
- Close to Home Productions is presenting "Women Artists Have Their Say" which will be a film and multimedia presentation.
- website: http://www.CloseToHomeProductions.com
Community School of Music & Arts
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://csma-ithaca.org
Cultura Ithaca
- GAP Grant
- with the Latino Civic Association, Cultural Ithaca will host event focusing on Latino arts and culture in downtown Ithaca: Poetry reading, Cinco de Mayo celebration; film festival; and group art exhibit.
- website: http://www.culturaithaca.com/
Danby Community Council
- GAP Grant
- 7-9 free community concerts (chamber music, jazz, folks, bluegrass, world music) at the Danby Town hall throughout the year.
- website: https://www.facebook.com/DanbyCC/
Rachel Dickinson
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" October 2020: Costs associated with completion of a book of essays for Cornell University Press
- website: http://racheldickinson.com
Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS"OCTOBER 2020: "Good Trouble," commission of a major new choral work commemorating Senator John Lewis.
- website: http://dorothycottonjubileesingers.org
Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
- GAP Grant
- Bringing the music and history of Negro spirituals to audiences; performances in Ford Hall, State Theatre, and at many community events.
- website: http://dorothycottonjubileesingers.com/
Downtown Ithaca Alliance
- GAP Grant
- Monthly Gallery Night (First Friday) events in downtown Ithaca
- website: http://www.gallerynightithaca.com/
Town of Dryden
- GAP Grant
- Hosted by the Dryden Recreation Department is the upcoming Town of Dryden Music Series.
- website: http://www.dryden.ny.us/recreation
Dryden Intergenerational Band and Chorus
- GAP Grant
- Intergenerational, combined band and chorus performances beginning in June. Both participation in the group and attendance at performances are free.
- website: https://daibac.wixsite.com/daibac
Alison Fromme
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Alison, a local writer, has been awarded a grant to hire an editor for her finished manuscript.
- website: http://www.alisonfromme.com
Lily Gershon
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Creation of a series of virtual puppet music videos for online audiences.
- website: http://lilypadpuppettheatre.org
Sarah Gotowka
- Luna Fiber Studio
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Sarah's Luna Fiber Studio moved from a remote 2nd floor location to a storefront in Trumansburg, an incredible opportunity to expand her dye and weaving studio.
- website: http://www.lunafiberstudio.com
Hannah Graeper Carver
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Hannah had the opportunity to purchase a large gas kiln so that she can expand her business to offer soda firing workshops, and offer kiln space and workshops to the community!
- website: http://www.hannahgraeperpottery.com
Greater Ithaca Activities Center
- GAP Grant
- Music and Breakfast program for Seniors at GIAC featuring a variety of multi-cultural, artistic performances.
- website: http://www.cityofithaca.org/327/Greater-Ithaca-Activities-Center
Greater Ithaca Activities Center
- Arts Education Grant
- GIAC will use the Arts Education Grant to fund a theater program for 2nd through 5th grade students.
- website: http://www.cityofithaca.org/327/Greater-Ithaca-Activities-Center
Greater Ithaca Activities Center
- Arts Education Grant
- GIAC youth will participate in an African Dance & Drumming Cultural Exchange using various dance forms. Nana Kwasi Anim, an African Dance and Drummer will be this year's primary instructor.
- website: http://www.cityofithaca.org/327/Greater-Ithaca-Activities-Center
Groton Art Show
- GAP Grant
- Annual Invitational Village Art Show - part of Groton Old Home Days
- website: http://www.grotonny.org
Groton Public Library
- GAP Grant
- The Groton Public Library have received a GAP grant to help fun their Summer Family Art Series.
- website: https://grotonpubliclibrary.net/
Groton, Village of
- GAP Grant
- Groton Summer Concert Series - 8 concerts in July and August.
- website: https://www.grotonny.org/
Hangar Theatre
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://hangartheatre.org
Sarah Hennies
- Neighbors Gallery
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Sarah and Mara Baldwin founded Neighbors Gallery in downtown Ithaca in 2017. This local indie/DIY gallery spot is now on West Hill (larger!). Funds are for renovations.
- website: http://www.sarah-hennies.com
History Center in Tompkins County
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://thehistorycenter.net
Danielle Hodgins
- Public Art Grant
- Danielle, a Houston TX artist completed her mural on the Route 13 public works building in 2018.
- email: dahodgins@aol.com
Holly Adams
- Arts Education Grant
- Holly works with 4th grade students at Belle Sherman for a full immersion Artist Residency using a theatre production to address subjects that teachers have identified as problems: math, making friendships and social skills.
- website: http://shearwaterproductions.com
Chris Holmes, and Kenneth McLaurin
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Chris and Kenneth have the opportunity to film a proof of concept film to use for further development for their script "10 Short Films About Race" www.kennethmclaurin.com, and chris' website below
- website: http://www.littlewhaleproductions.com
Priscilla Hummel
- Walking on Water Productions
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Purchase of equipment to produce theatrical work virtually and record future performances for Walking on Water Productions.
- website: http://walkingonwaterproductions.org
Mary Beth Ihnken
- Public Art Grant
- Mary Beth, an Ithaca artist, completed a mural on the Collegetown Parking garage on Dryden Road in 2018.
- website: http://mbihnken.com
Ink Shop Printmaking Center
- GAP Grant
- The Ink Shop presents 10 exhibitions annually of prints, artist books, works on paper, and installations.
- website: http://www.ink-shop.org/
Ithaca Children's Garden
- GAP Grant
- Two annual community events showcasing storytelling and musical performances.
- website: https://ithacachildrensgarden.org/
Ithaca City of Asylum
- GAP Grant
- ICOA will host the Voices of Freedom annual reading.
- website: https://ithacacityofasylum.com
Ithaca Community Orchestra
- GAP Grant
- The Ithaca Community Orchestra will have two Orchestral Concerts, in the spring and winter.
- website: http://www.ithacacommunityorchestra.org
Ithaca Concert Band
- GAP Grant
- A season of 12 annual free band concerts for the community
- website: http://www.ithacaconcertband.org
Ithaca Festival
- GAP Grant
- With the GAP Grant, there will be Visual Live Art show at the Ithaca Festival 2020.
- website: http://www.ithacafestival.org
Ithaca Murals
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" October 2020: Creation of mobile interactive app to tour Ithaca's public art
- website: http://ithacamurals.com
Ithaca Underground
- GAP Grant
- Three Concerts
- website: http://ithacaunderground.org/
Ithaca Underground
- GAP Grant
- 3 Queer Sound Ithaca Concerts
- website: http://ithacaunderground.org/
Irina Kassabova
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Virtual Art shipped for participation in the Contemporary Venice Art Fair in Italy.
- website: http://irinakassabova.com
Elisa Keeler
- Artist in Community Grant
- With the Artist in Community grant, Elisa Keeler will be able to compose, perform, and record an original song for the Southside Community Center's annual Juneteenth Festival.
- website: http://www.elisamusic.com
Elisa Keeler
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Elisa is a musician who will use her grant to professional record her compositions.
- website: http://www.elisamusic.com
Elisa Keeler
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Completion of new album of 12 original songs for International online teaching
- website: http://elisamusic.com
Elisa Sciscioli Keeler
- Arts Education Grant
- With this grant, Elisa will be running a Youth Music Program at the Southside Community Center.
- website: http://musicforunity.org
Sorayya Khan
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Sorraya is a writer who will be speaking and presenting at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference panel in Texas.
- website: http://www.sorayyakhan.com
Kitchen Theatre
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://kitchentheatre.org
Rachel Lampert
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Video production of a new musical for family audiences
- website: http://fitzandstartzproductions.org
Becky Lane
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Becky is a filmmaker who will be using her grant to cover the submission fees for a Virtual Reality proposal for the Oculus Launch Pad Fellowship.
- website: http://www.beckylane.com
Lansing Community Library
- GAP Grant
- The Lansing Community Library will host their annual Summer Family Art Series.
- website: http://www.lansinglibrary.org
Jay Leeming
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Jay is a writer using his grant to cover the costs associated with his series of storytelling events being hosted at The Cherry.
- website: http://www.jayleeming.com
Mary Lorson
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Mary is a filmmaker and musician, currently working on a project titled "Senior Year, The Podcast" which features interviews with high school seniors.
- website: http://www.marylorson.com
Nestor Madalengoitia
- Public Art Grant
- Nestor, from Poughkeepsie, NY, completed this mural of Ezra Cornell at the Tompkins County Public Library in 2017.
- website: http://www.nestorart.com
Edith Otchin McCrea
- Magic Garden Puppets
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Edith is the director of Magic Garden Puppets (now part of Lilypad Puppet Theater). She is launching a new expanded company with the opportunity to create an adaptation of a new children's piece.
- website: http://www.lilypadpuppettheatre.org
Elbonee (SingTrece) McLaurin
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" October 2020: Album of new songs with professional electronic press kit, and a merchandise package.
- website: http://SingTrece.com
Kenneth McLaurin
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Creating the Short Film, "So You Think You're Anti-Racist Competition" with theatrical trailer and press kit.
- website: http://kennethmclaurin.com
Joanna Murphy
- Public Art Grant
- Joanna, from Delhi, NY, created a mural at the main intersection in the village of Dryden depicting village life. Completed 2018.
- website: http://www.joannamurphy.com
Museum of the Earth/Cayuga Nature Center
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: https://www.priweb.org
David Neal
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: David is a vocalist who will be traveling to Carnegie Hall for a performance.
- website: http://www.davidnealbassbaritone.com
Newfield Public Library
- GAP Grant
- The Newfield Public Library will be hosting an event titled "Puppet-Palooza: Puppet Making and Performance."
- website: http://www.newfieldlibrary.org
Nia Nunn
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Nia is a performer who will be using her grant to secure a brand, a website, and additional materials for performance based lectures.
- website: https://faculty.ithaca.edu/nnunn/
Nia Nunn
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Development of video for the Cornell Unity Music Education Program (CUMEP)and Black Consciousness Curriculum.
- website: http://drnianunn.com
Suzanne Onodera
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Completion of artwork for "Hawaii After the War: A Story of Two Families"
- website: http://sonodera.com
Terry Plater
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2020: Solo show at Schweinfurth Art Center, and the Museum of Art and History in Auburn for paintings in exhibit "Legacies of Harriet's World."
- website: http://terryplater.com
Jari Poulin
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Jari is developing and publishing an Exhibition Proposal Catalog for award winning bodies of work to seek further opportunities for exhibits.
- website: http://www.jaripoulin.com
Bradley Rappa
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Bradley is a filmmaker invited to an exclusive Iceland residency on Global Warming.
- website: http://www.tensquaremiles.org
Emily Richards
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Emily is a musician attending the American Choral Directors Conference.
Hank Roberts
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Hank is producing a Sextet Ensemble recording, riding the wave a feature in the international jazz magazine, to use as a calling card for future festivals, touring, film and grant applications.
- website: http://www.hankrobertsmusic.com
Karen Rodriguez
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Karen has the opportunity to create a film centering around local jazz dance instructor Nancy Gaspar and an upcoming performance.
- website: http://www.karenrodriguez.net
Running to Places
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://www.runningtoplaces.org
Sciencenter
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://www.sciencenter.org
Senior Theatre Troupe of Lifelong
- GAP Grant
- The Senior Troupe of Lifelong will perform throughout the year.
- website: http://closetohomeproductions.com/senior-theater-troupe/
Doug Shire and Laurence Clarkberg
- Artist in Community Grant
- The AWAREHOUSE Project is an immersive multimedia interactive art installation. This is a diverse project that will feature a wide range of community artists, as well as participation from visitors.
- website: http://www.djnataraj.com/ckmgnt-productions.html
Jaclyn Smith
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Jaclyn has the opportunity to present an evening of a reading from her short fiction, on living with autism, followed by a Q&A.
Christi Sobel
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Christi is a visual artist working on the establishment of the "Little Red Wagon" annual craft show LLC.
- website: http://www.christisobel.com
Southside Community Center
- GAP Grant
- 8 dance classes, with multiple dance instructors and choreographers, and multiple performance opportunities.
- website: http://www.sspride.org
Southworth Library Association
- GAP Grant
- The Southworth Library Association will host their Summer Family Art Series.
- website: http://www.southworthlibrary.org
State of the Art Gallery
- GAP Grant
- An exhibit season featuring monthly exhibit of solo or group exhibits.
- website: http://www.soagithaca.org
State Theatre
- Arts & Cultural Org Development
- General operating support, administered by CAP with funds from Tompkins County Tourism Program.
- website: http://stateofithaca.org
Steven Stull
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Steve is a vocalist using this grant as an opportunity to perform and commission further work.
- website: http://www.operacowpokes.com
Caleb R Thomas
- Ithaca Murals
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Ithaca Murals will be supporting amazing mural projects being painted throughout the Ithaca area.
- email: ithacamurals@gmail.com
- website: http://ithacamurals.com
Tompkins County Public Library
- GAP Grant
- Artists explore mythology at the library.
- website: http://www.tcpl.org/
Triphammer Arts
- GAP Grant
- "Moving Landscapes" and "Watermusic/Dancing on the Trail"
- website: http://www.triphammer.org
Triphammer Arts
- GAP Grant
- Triphammer Arts will be performing a new composition entitled "Cocoa Cantata."
- website: http://www.triphammer.org
Triphammer Arts
- Triphammer Arts will be coordinating the Buffalo Street Books Poetry Series.
- website: http://www.triphammer.org
Melissa Tuckey
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Melissa is an author who will be updating her website and creating other media for her upcoming promotions.
- website: http://www.melissatuckey.net
Ulysses Philomathic Library
- GAP Grant
- The Ulysses Philomathic Library will host free family summer programming.
- website: http://www.trumansburglibrary.org
Linda Wingerter
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Linda is a puppeteer who will attend an invite-only Intensive Puppetry Training workshop.
- website: http://www.stringpullers.com
Treacy Ziegler
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" MARCH 2020: Treacy has the amazing opportunity of a solo exhibit at the Erie Art Museum, in which she'll be able to exhibit (for the first time) massive (56 feet length) animal sculptures paper cast from letters from prisoners she receives as art di
- website: http://www.treacyzieglerfineart.com
Annemarie Zwack
- Specific Opportunity Stipend
- "SOS" OCTOBER 2019: Annemarie is a visual artist who works with community public art projects. SOS supports her invitation to speak and present at the Boston Arts Equity Summit.
- website: http://www.zwackart.com
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