Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Artworks Big Rapids Area Arts and Humanities
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Artworks
\nMailing Address: 106 N Michigan Ave
\nCity: Big Rapids
\nState: MI
\nPostal Code: 49307
\nMain Phone: 231-796-2420
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.artworksinbigrapids.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 38-2207297
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/26\/2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Artist-in-Residence Program and Scholarship Expansion
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Artworks is an arts and humanities organization focused on vitalizing the community of Big Rapids, MI. One of our programs is an artist-in-residence that annually supports an artist enrolled in an accredited college. This program provides space, support, and resources over 8-10 weeks culminating in a curated art exhibition of the artist\u2019s work. With support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we will accelerate our refinement and expansion of this program, increasing our ability to serve your mission of improving and transforming the lives of children and young adults. Big Rapids is a rural and comparatively poor region of Michigan, reducing the opportunities for young people to meaningfully engage with the art and culture industry. Our expanded program will help elevate this industry for more young people in our area. Additionally, our artist-in-residence program cultivates general leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. We will connect our expanded program to our annual Art Attack exhibition, a 35-year collaboration with local school districts that exhibits the work of K-12 students. A jury will access middle schooler submissions to the exhibition and select children for an invited art camp focused on improving their art skills and transforming their relationship to the arts. A high school senior or exceptional junior will benefit from our expansion via an application-based opportunity to assist the Artworks artist-in-residence and receive mentorship on college applications and portfolio creation. This student will also receive a college scholarship. Finally, our current artist-in-residence program will be enhanced by an increased stipend and supply budget reflecting our rising expectations. In addition to creating, the artists-in-residence will get opportunities to improve their interpersonal and communication skills through participation in Artworks events and programs. In whole, our expanded program gives young people great experiences and tools to help them succeed and achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $10,180<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private donor base with youth education interest (committed). <\/p>\n
Project Duration: March 2026-August 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Western Michigan
\nAge Group To Be Served: 11-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Paul
\nContact Last Name: Zube
\nContact Title: Development Coordinator
\nContact Phone: 231-796-2420
\nContact Email: paul@artworksinbigrapids.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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