Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, Inc.
Also Known As: Delta Arts Center
Mailing Address: 2611 New Walkertown Road
City: Winston-Salem
State: NC
Postal Code: 27101
Main Phone: (336) 722-2625
Main Fax: (336) 722-9449
Organization Website: www.deltaartscenter.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7282952
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Blues Kids Camp 2024
Project Description:

In July of 2024 Delta Arts Center (DAC) will continue our week-long Blues Kids Camp, a partnership with Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Fernando Jones’ International Blues Kids Camp program. Thirty students ages 11 to 18 will participate without cost in ensemble practices, learn from professional musicians, connect the Blues with American history and culture, and present a live stage performance at an authentic Blues venue. Blues Camp students use critical thinking skills in collaboration with peers and gain skills in digital music production.

Students will participate in daily instrumental ensemble practice and other group activities as they improve their musical literacy, learn to play by ear, read basic chord charts, and learn to accompany vocalists and perform at a professional level. Students will demonstrate basic Blues patterns including 8 and 12-bar, call-and-response, and explore the “art of the groove.”

The Delta Arts Center adds to the vitality of the historically Black area of Winston-Salem. We provide a culturally affirming haven for children and adults who need an outlet through art, where they will feel seen as people of color. The Delta location is especially appealing to residents of East Winston as few arts activities take place in our section of town. Blues Campers will be invited to participate in DAC activities throughout the year.

The partnership of WSSU, a nearby historically Black university, means our Blues Kids will interact with examples and mentors in the music students and faculty who will collaborate in this intensive week of musical education.

Blues Kids Camp provides students who primarily attend Title I Schools to experience an intensive musical education program located in the heart of their city’s historic Black neighborhood. They learn that they are the future of the arts in their community.

Total Project Budget: $22,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding being sought specifically for Blues Kids Camp in July of 2024: Hermanowski Family Foundation ($10,000 Potential) Winston-Salem Foundation Black Philanthropy Initiative ($1,000 Potential) Winston-Salem State University (In-kind support, Committed) Additional sources to be identified through 2023 and 2024 In addition, unrestricted operating grants and individual contributions will support Blues Kids Camp 2024. Currently, more effort is going toward obtaining additional support for the July 2023 camp session.

Project Duration: 1 week
Geographical Area Served: Forsyth County, NC
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 11 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Whitney
Contact Last Name: Harness
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 336- 722-2625
Contact Email: whitneyharness@deltaartscenter.org