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County gives $1 million in arts grants
Montgomery County will renew a more than decade-long commitment to supporting the arts in the Miami Valley when it awards nearly $1 million in 2009-10 grants to artists and organizations Monday, Nov. 30, at the Dayton Cultural and RTA Center.
One of the few counties in the United States to set aside a portion of income tax receipts for culture, it will distribute $600,000 to 18 major groups with annual budgets of more than $500,000; $140,000 in special project support to 30 mid-sized and emerging groups, and $55,000 in individual fellowships to nine visual artists and one performer.
The focus of individual grants alternates between visual, literary and performing artists from year to year. This year’s category is visual arts.
Following is a list of 2009-10 grant recipients and categories from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District.
Operating Support: Aullwood Audubon Center, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Ballet, CityFolk, Dayton History, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Greater Dayton Public Television, the Human Race Theatre Company, K-12 Gallery for Young People, the Muse Machine, Rhythm in Shoes, Victoria Theatre Association, WDPR (Dayton Public Radio) and We Care Arts. The Schuster Performing Arts Center will also receive support.
Special Project Grants: Bach Society of Dayton, Catholic Education Collaborative, City of Vandalia, City of West Carrollton, Culture Works, Dayton Carvers Guild, Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus, Dayton International Festival, Dayton Jazz Orchestra, Downtown Dayton Partnership, East End Community Services, Gem City Ballet, Gem City Chorus (Sweet Adelines), Home Based Arts, Hope Community Arts Center, Involvement Advocacy (the Blue Sky Project), Jazz Advocate, Kettering Children’s Choir, Learning Tree Farm, Miami Valley Council for Native American Indians, Miami Valley Dance Company, Miami Valley Firefighters, Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, Oregon District Business Association, Residence in Praise, St. Margaret’s Church, Town Hall Theatre, United Irish (Dayton Celtic Festival), Wright Dunbar Inc., and YWCA’s One Monday Morning Concert Series.
Artist Fellowships: Tim Borgert, Susan Byrnes, Stefan Chinov, Christine Klinger, Carrie Longley, Mark Lyons, Penny Park, Shon Walters and Joel Whitaker.
Dayton actress, teacher and director Sheila Ramsey will receive a lifetime achievement award.
The ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. The center is located at 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. For more information about the MCACD, go to www.mcohio.org/services/ced/art_cultural.html
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By Joe Citizen
November 27, 2009 11:12 AM | Link to this
It’s great to see that Montgomery Co. has it’s priorities straight. Cut the Sheriff’s Budget and give money to the arts! Good luck enjoying a safe night out enjoying the arts here in Montgomery County, just watch out for robbers and other thugs that had to be released from the jail early to save money. It’s truly great in Dayton & Montgomery County! What a joke!
By Citydweller
November 27, 2009 11:23 AM | Link to this
So did I really read this? Monkey County is very close to eliminating more jobs, the Sheriff’s budget has been slashed and the BCC is giving money to the Miami Valley Firefighters? What a joke! Say it isn’t so!!!
By Arts lover
November 27, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this
It IS truly great in Dayton and Montgomery County, except when people like Joe Citizen and Citydweller chime in. Dayton isn’t ranked #1 in arts and culture for towns our size for nothing. Take a look at the list of organizations the money helps support. Those organizations employ HUNDREDS of people that play, work and live in Dayton. Those HUNDREDS of employees pay taxes and contribute to the Dayton economy—we believe in Dayton and we believe that the arts are important in Dayton. Remember this when the Creative Class and Tech folks are looking at Dayton to relocate—quality arts and culture is one of the top things they look at when considering Dayton. Thank you Montgomery County for setting an example to other counties by your continued support of the arts in Dayton.
By Confused
November 27, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this
I am confused how the Montgomery County Commissioners can give money to the arts when they are not funding necessary services. Cutting staffing levels to equal the services needed by the residents is understandable, but to keep cutting the budgets as the coffers are low then turn around and give the money to something that will not keep one safe od sheltered does not add up. This shows the lack of leadership in the County Commission. I support the arts but not at the expense of the services that we all need and expect.
By Cyantist
November 28, 2009 1:22 AM | Link to this
As a funded artist by both the state of Ohio and Montgomery county I represent the state of the arts to my colleagues nationally and internationally. Ohio has fantastic resources and opportunities for artists as a member of a the larger creative community, I open up for dialogue the arts as a viable career path for our children. Cultural grants to individuals and organizations displays a far reaching vision of what it means to experience the creative impulses of humanity. I owe Culture Works and the Ohio Arts Council much gratitude for developing and fostering my growth as an artist.
By Lynn
November 29, 2009 12:17 AM | Link to this
Arts lover, I know you don’t like the opinions expressed by some of the posters, but they bring up a valid point. The arts are important, but are they more important than staffing the Sheriff’s Office? Are the jobs of those in the arts community more valuable than those of county employees (who also pay taxes and contribut to the Dayton economy)?
By Just Wondering
November 30, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this
I do not buy a ticket to the symphony or the theatre when I cannot pay my house payment. The services provided by the Sheriff’s Office and other areas of County Government are REQUIRED. Arts subsidies are not.
By Daniel
November 30, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this
How kind of them to throw more money at Dayton Ballet, Victoria Theatre, and the Human Race. Not as if any of them needed the money like Dayton Playhouse and Dayton Theatre Guild do. And if they do, then it’s not because of a lack of funding, just a lack of creativity.
By J
March 17, 2010 12:51 PM | Link to this
Is it our city’s unparalleled natural beauty; is it Dayton’s undeniably outstanding weather; perhaps it’s the Dragon’s that have people coming into our city? When in fact it is the contribution of artists and arts and culture organizations that help create a truly vibrant, stimulating and prosperous place to live and work. We all benefit when the arts thrive! A vibrant arts and culture community serves Dayton in many ways: Enhances our quality of life Draws positive attention to Dead Dayton Attracts visitors who stay longer and spend more Creates jobs Provides a competitive edge in attracting and retaining businesses and skilled workers! Acts as a catalyst for neighborhood and community development Builds opportunities for youth and education The nonprofit arts and culture organizations within the City of Dayton are an important sector of the regions growing arts and culture industry. Many organizations receive funding through the tax money given by Montgomery County. This funding allows these organizations to develop and implement some of the States most outstanding performances, exhibitions and educational programs.