Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Space One Eleven
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: SOE
Mailing Address: 2409 2nd Avenue North
City: Birmingham
State: AL
Postal Code: 35203
Main Phone: (205) 328-0553
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://spaceoneeleven.org/
Employer ID Number: 57-0890249
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 29, 2021
Requested Amount: $3,500

Project Title: Free and reduced cost art classes and summer art camps for children and youth
Project Description:

SOE offers cultural and educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged youth through free after-school art classes and summer art camps. SOE’s students are recruited from throughout the greater Birmingham area as well as Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair, and Walker Counties, with most coming from under-resourced neighborhoods and schools. Classes are taught by practicing artists in SOE’s artist studios and in Title I Birmingham City Schools.

SOE’s art programs for children and youth have proven to be a vital resource for cultural education in a region where many do not have access to art opportunities. In 2020, 90% of SOE students received free or reduced tuition based on family need.

Students in grades 2-8 learn elements of art and principles of design through individually conceived projects and collaborations. High school students strengthen foundation skills and learn about art-related careers. Juniors and seniors receive guidance for writing college applications and essays while building art portfolios to increase college opportunities.

During summer camps young artists select from a variety of media including motion graphics and digital photography, learning technological skills that are essential to a 21st century workforce. All summer camps are continuously filled and have waitlists; further testifying to the need for quality, innovative arts education programs for children and youth regardless of family income.

SOE fosters young imaginations by promoting environments where students feel safe expressing themselves creatively while developing socially, emotionally and intellectually. Leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindsets are developed through creative problem solving while confidence, perseverance, focus, dedication and accountability are also strengthened. The process of making, discussing and writing about their work enhances students’ communication skills. This type of advanced programming is often a benefit only available to their more economically advantaged peers.

Total Project Budget: $218,350

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding sources include: Rucker and Margaret Agee Fund, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama, Florence S. & William J. Cabaniss Advised Fund, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Daniel Foundation, EBSCO, Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation, Gratitude Foundation, Jemison Investment Company, Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn, Whole Foods Market, Windgate Charitable Foundation, and private contributors. Potential funding sources include Encova Foundation, Adient Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation, Hugh Kaul Foundation, Robert Meyer Foundation, Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation, Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust

Project Duration: SOE’s ongoing arts education program is year round.
Geographical Area Served: North Central Alabama
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 2 through 12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Peter
Contact Last Name: Prinz
Contact Title: CEO, Co-Founder
Contact Phone: (205) 328-0553
Contact Email: PeterPrinz@SpaceOneEleven.org