P.O. Box 243
Burlington, IA 52601
Projects
Project Grant Information for Burlington Fine Arts League
One of the ways that BFAL supports the arts in the Des Moines County area is through funding of arts-related projects created by cultural organizations, civic groups, schools, etc. This is done both on an annual basis with February application forms for Major Projects and throughout the year at monthly meetings for Special Projects.
Emphasis on project funding is to serve as many youths and adults as possible with educational opportunities in the arts. Some examples of past projects include: artists' residencies in schools, a printed community calendar of cultural events, a performance by puppeteers, and heritage celebration events. Capitol improvement projects have a low priority.
Major Projects:
Advance planning for Major grants is recommended so that adequate financial and project information can be submitted. This might include: a budget showing that applicant is also contributing to the activity (applicants should not rely solely on BFAL for funding); information about the artist; example of past similar program, number of people impacted, etc. Please review the Guidelines for Major Projects below and download the application form.
BFAL-Projects-Guidelines-Major-2010.pdf
BFAL-Projects-App-Major-2010.doc
Deadline for Major Project Applications is FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Special Projects:
The Special Projects grant is generally to respond to opportunities or needs that may arise during the year that need a little boost to be accomplished. These activities still should meet the same general project criteria. Special project applications may apply to groups or an individual's education and enrichment in the arts. A simple letter of request should be submitted in advance of the BFAL monthly meeting during the months of September -- May.
BFAL-Projects-Guidelines-Special-2010.pdf
BFAL-Projects-App-Special-Sample-2010.pdf
Since money disbursed annually is raised by the GALA fundraiser, there is a finite amount allocated each year. Major Grants are approved by May and funds allocated to recipients in September. Special Projects are funded throughout the year as long as funds are available.
For more details please contact:
BFAL Projects Committee Chair, Box 243, Burlington, IA 52601
GALA 2011 was a Success!!
It was a festive evening as arts patrons decked out in their finery attended GALA 2011 on Saturday, November 19th at the Pzazz Events Center! Thank you to all who came to support the Fine Arts for Des Moines County!
The past GALA Brochure is posted below with all the terrific auction items. Tickets were $50 in advance and $60 at door. Our raffle to New York City was a big hit with tickets at just $20! For more detailed information regarding GALA, please click on GALA page.
ORDER TICKETS
To order tickets, either Admission or Raffle tickets for the New York City Trip, please complete the order form below and mail it in!
Links
Links to Organizations that BFAL proudly supports:
- Art Guild of Burlington
www.artguildofburlington.org - Bel Canto
www.burlbelcanto.com - Burlington Civic Music Association
www.burlcivicmusic.com - Burlington Community YMCA/YWCA
www.burlingtony.org - Burlington High School Art Club
www.burlington.k12.ia.us - Burlington Municipal Band
www.muniband.org - Burlington Public Library
www.burlington.lib.ia.us - Burlington Steamboat Days-Art in Port
www.steamboatdays.com - Des Moines Co. Conservations
www.dmcconservation.com - Downtown Partners, Inc.
www.downtownpartnersinc.com - Great River Christian School
www.greatriverchristianschool.org - Hope Haven
www.hopehavencorp.com - Nortre Dame Art Department
www.nd-burl.pvt.k12.ia.us - Players Workshop
www.playersworkshop.org - Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
www.seiso.us