Rockwall Alliance for the Arts Programs and Events

 

Generous grants from the Rockwall Womens League and The Tenant Corporation helped The Alliance, in partnership with the local PTA, to produce the 2001-2002 Artist in Residence Program in five local schools. Funding for 2003-2004 academic year is in place and we anticipate another successful program.
Thank You For Your Support!
   CULTURAL ARTS EDUCATION
The Alliance continues its successful Artists in Residence Program for area schools during the each academic year. Through a partnership with the local elementary school PTA programs, various professional visual and performing artists immerse themselves with students from five elementary schools, working in the areas of opera, film making, photo journalism, African story telling, expressive percussion and creative math and a host of other art forms. Most artists participate with the schools for three to five days, teaching, encouraging and nurturing creative young minds. The Alliance continues to financially support this project and strives to expand the program to additional schools within the county.
     

 

  

YOUTH ARTREACH GRANT
A program that provides scholarships for cultural arts education to children whose families can not afford them. In 2003, seven scholarships were awarded totalling $1911.

Applications for scholarships can be obtained by calling Joanie Mehl at 972-771-9649,or downloading the Youth Artreach Grant Application PDF here.

 
     
 

OPEN DOOR GRANT PROGRAM
In 2004, the Alliance awarded $1000 grants to the Rockwall County Historic Foundation, the Rockwall Youth Chous, The Rockwall Community Playhouse, The Lakeside Civic Chorus, the Rockwall Artists League, the Hubbard Chamber Music Series and a $500 grant was given to Musicfest. These grants will be used by the organizations to further the arts and arts education in Rockwall.

For more information call
Monty Jo Burgy:
972-771-6978
You may also download an Open Door Grant Program Application in PDF format here.
     
 

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
The Alliance served as a catalyst for the creation of the Art in Public Places Commission and officially began Rockwall’s program to place quality works of art in public places. The first piece being promoted for Art in Public Places is “Discovery”, a bronze life-size statue representing the founding father of Rockwall as they discovered the rock wall that lies beneath the city. The city of Rockwall has endorsed this project with a contribution of $30,000. Currently the Alliance is accepting donations towards the project’s final cost of $117,000. Donors to the “Discovery” project will receive recognition on a plaque adjacent to the statue for a minimum $500 donation. A limited edition of replica statues is also available for sale as a means of raising funds. Completion of the statue is estimated to be in the spring of 2008. For more information on how you can contribute to this historic project, please contact Joyce Musser at 214-695-8838.
     
 

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS CELEBRITY ART AUCTION
The annual Celebrity Art Auction is the Alliance's major fundraising event and serves to create an awareness of the arts. The funds raised are used for cultural art education programs in local schools and to support other Alliance programs.

For more information, or to volunteer to help with the event, contact Sheri Fowler at 972-772-8089.

 
     
 

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Over 60,000 have been distributed in Rockwall and surrounding communities, creating an awareness of the arts and the variety of cultural activities that the City of Rockwall has to offer.

For Information contact:
Kim Lovettat 972-722-2734
     
 

WEB SITE
At www.rockwallarts.org we provide information about the Alliance activities offering information and links to all cultural activities in the city.

   

Alliance for the Arts Rockwall
Alliance for the Arts Rockwall

 

P.O. Box 2004
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-722-9740