Arts Share continues The University of Iowa's long tradition of sharing creative resources from the Division of Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre), the School of Art and Art History, and the Writers' Workshop. Our goal is to strengthen the arts in underserved areas, reaching out to provide access to life-enriching arts experiences throughout Iowa
Almost 100 faculty artists and graduate students from the UI School of Art and Art History, the Division of Performing Arts, and the Writers’ Workshop are available through Arts Share. Faculty artists are distinguished professionals, having performed and taught throughout the United States and abroad. Graduate artists attend one of the prestigious University of Iowa graduate programs in the arts, and have been recommended to us by a faculty member. Most graduate artists have extensive performing and teaching experience.
Our Sponsors*
Alliant Energy Foundation
The goal of the Alliant Energy Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve by supporting health and human services programs, education endeavors, cultural initiatives and environmental efforts. Since 1990, the Foundation and its predecessor organizations have given more than $10 million to support organizations and initiatives that make a positive difference in people's lives.
John K and Luise V. Hanson Foundation
The Hanson foundation given Arts Share a generous grant to support the Pan American Steel Band's performances in the schools of Forest City.
The Optimists
The Optimists have given Arts Share a generous grant to support various events this year. Optimist Clubs have been "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" since 1919. By believing in young people and empowering them to be the best they can, Optimist volunteers continually make this world a better place to live. Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects each year, serving six million young people.
Target
Target believes the arts contribute to the quality of family life, reflect our culture and beliefs and add to the economic vitality of our communities. Each year Target Stores provide direct financial support for community cultural and social services programs. Target the Family sponsors community programs that benefit and strengthen families. Target's funding includes arts programs for family audiences. Target is committed to giving back 5% of its profits after taxes to communities where it does business. Target's contributions exceed that of any other retailer in the country. Minneapolis-based Target Stores, a quality discount retailer, is the largest operating company of the Dayton Hudson Corporation, with over 800 stores across the United States.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) is a public charitable foundation holding more than 250 different funds, large and small, established by individuals, families, nonprofit agencies and businesses to benefit Linn County, Iowa. Since our founding in 1949 as the Community Welfare Foundation, we have served the needs of this area and the wishes of our donors through personalized service, financial stewardship, local expertise, and community leadership.
* Text entries above are exerpted from sponsors' own marketing material.
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