Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Live Arts
Legal Name (if Different): Live Arts, Inc.
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: PO Box 1231
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: (434) 977-4177
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: livearts.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1527799
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 04/01/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Youth Scholarships for Year-Round Theater Education Programs
Project Description:

Diminishing resources continue to reduce the availability of arts education in schools, redefining the role nonprofit organizations must play in fulfilling the need for arts programming. Live Arts—a volunteer-powered producing theater in Charlottesville, Virginia—helps meet this need by presenting innovative classes, workshops, and spring/summer camp programs that allow students aged 4 to 17 to experience the excitement of theater, including acting, playwriting, script analysis, improvisation, musical theater, movement, design, technical production, and more.

Studies show these types of programs engage students and expose them to the arts while also:

– Supporting a well-rounded education
– Inspiring creativity and community
– Expanding knowledge of literature, language, music, and culture
– Introducing theater as an art form
– Improving self-confidence
– Practicing in community-based problem-solving.

Live Arts has been a leader in delivering youth education programs for 25 years. Our primary focus is to provide highly immersive, skill-driven camp programs and other educational opportunities throughout the year. Programs like these expand access to the arts; enhance student learning in theater, literature, and music; increase cultural awareness; and help young artists grow into healthy, engaged citizens.

We will use funding from the Hermanowski Foundation to provide 12-15 need-based scholarships ranging from $200 to $600, depending on the program. In doing so, we will remove financial barriers to participation and empower students with the knowledge that they are valued and deserving.

To measure project success, we will track the number of enrollments, demographics, and the amount of financial aid requested/awarded, with a goal of 1) serving 425 youth in FY2025 and 2) reaching a demographic that mirrors our community (35% people of color, US Census 2021). We will also distribute surveys to parents/guardians and camp staff to identify what the students loved and how we can improve, among other topics.

Total Project Budget: $48,580

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of Charlottesville ($18,000 Committed), Virginia National Bank ($1,000 Committed)

Project Duration: FY2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Geographical Area Served: The project will serve the following cities and counties in Virginia: City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and adjacent counties of Nelson, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, and Green
Age Group To Be Served: Age 4-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anne
Contact Last Name: Hunter
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (434) 977-4177 x102
Contact Email: anne@livearts.org