Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HEAL Center for the Arts
Legal Name (if Different): Heals Center for the Arts
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3617 GRANDEL SQ
City: SAINT LOUIS
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63108
Main Phone: 850-339-0656
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.healcenterforthearts.org
Employer ID Number: 81-1033460
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Summer Jazz Camp
Project Description:

HEAL Center for the Arts is dedicated to nurturing young artists who can positively shape societal perspectives through meaningful art. With love and dedication, our programs instill discipline and resilience in students, empowering them to transcend negative societal influences. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, our center offers six transformative programs:

Point of View (POV) Jazz Ensemble: Engages audiences with jazz and popular music, teaching performance fundamentals, music theory, and business skills to students ages 12-24.

The Bird Seeds: A feeder junior jazz combo for younger students aged 7-11, preparing them for the POV Jazz Ensemble.

Intellectual Artist Series (Podcast): Encourages cultural and historical exploration through autobiographies and nonfiction, merging arts with emerging technology to promote student-led learning.

North County Big Band: Comprising talented students from St. Louis high schools, this collaborative focuses on music literacy and improvisation in a big band setting.

Summer Point of View Jazz Camp: Offers immersive summer experiences to prepare students for year-round performance, fostering lifelong habits for success.

Through Our Eyes Concert Series: Led by students, this series challenges oppressive systems through music, spreading love and hope to combat violence, trauma, and poverty.

Through these programs, HEAL Center for the Arts is shaping a generation of intellectually and artistically empowered youth, enriching lives and fostering positive societal change. We are specifically seeking support as we prepare to host our 7th Annual Two-Week Summer Jazz Camp which serves approximately 40 local students, ranging from ages 7 to 24. Students will be trained by world renowned artists and educators on the fundamentals of music performance, marketing, and business acumen with a strong emphasis on financial literacy.

Copy and paste the link below to view our work samples:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxoP1RttY3TYQw3d6XO1qFDXLC1fPQNr/view?usp=drive_link

Total Project Budget: 40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Lewis Prize for Music, The Regional Arts Commission, New Music USA, Ameren Missouri

Project Duration: Two weeks
Geographical Area Served: Saint Louis Metro Area
Age Group To Be Served: 7-24 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Harvey
Contact Last Name: Lockhart
Contact Title: Founder, Executive and Artistic Director
Contact Phone: (850) 339-0656
Contact Email: hlockhart@healcenterforthearts.org