Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Bass Museum of Art
Legal Name (if Different): Friends of The Bass Museum, Inc
Also Known As: The Bass
Mailing Address: 2100 Collins Ave
City: Miami Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33139
Main Phone: 3056737530
Main Fax: 7864851524
Organization Website: thebass.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2017511
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Spring and Winter Art Camp Scholarships
Project Description:

Grant funds will be used to support programmatic costs associated with providing scholarships for students ages 4–12 to attend The Bass’s Spring and Winter Art Camps, taking place March 22–26, 2027, and December 21–23 and December 28–30, 2027, in Miami Beach. Camp activities will feature themed visual arts experiences designed to introduce participants to the IDEAS process and principles of Design Thinking. Through design challenges, hands-on artmaking, and collaborative projects, students will build creative confidence while developing critical 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, communication, and innovation.

Scholarships for The Bass’s Spring and Winter Art Camps will expand access to these transformative learning opportunities during key school breaks, when many families lack structured and affordable enrichment options. For working families, these periods can present financial and logistical challenges. By covering tuition, art materials, meals, and transportation, The Bass ensures that children who might otherwise be unable to participate can fully engage in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

The Bass has a proven track record of success through its IDEAS Summer Art Camps. The IDEAS framework—Identify, Discuss, Envision, Apply, and Share—integrates artmaking, gallery experiences, and workshops that use artworks as catalysts for creative and critical thinking. This summer program consistently provides more than 30 full scholarships each year, with strong outcomes reflected in increasing return rates. Most recently, 51% of campers returned, up from 42% in 2025.

With this grant, The Bass will provide 25 week-long scholarships, including before and after care as needed. Each session will include all materials, daily meals, and a culminating student exhibition, expanding equitable access to high-quality arts education.

Total Project Budget: $42,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed $32,700: Private Individual Giving, Membership, State of Florida

Project Duration: March 22–26, 2027, December 21–23 and December 28–30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Little Havana, Miami Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 4-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Emily
Contact Last Name: Wang
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 3056737530
Contact Email: ewang@thebass.org