Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grant

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The Boeing Company has generously donated $125,000 to the Arts and Education Council to benefit the Council’s annual fundraising campaign. A portion of the donation ($50,000) will be used to fund the fourth year of the Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grant program – an innovative funding opportunity for arts organizations to create and promote a more sustainable arts and cultural environment that engages people to become lifelong arts participants, patrons and practitioners.

“We have long held that investing in the arts positively impacts economic development and growth, produces a creative and diverse workforce, and nurtures the imagination and self reflection needed to solve complex personal and community issues,” said George Roman, state and local government operations vice president and St. Louis regional executive at Boeing.

Under the Boeing gift, grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000 each have been awarded to seven arts programs in the St. Louis area to develop and train future arts leaders. Those receiving 2011-2012 Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grants are: Cinema St. Louis, Grand Center, Inc., Jazz St. Louis, MADCO (Modern American Dance Company), Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and Stages St. Louis. See how the 2011 Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grants made an impact through the stories of the recipients.

Since 2008, The Boeing Company has invested $200,000 in 32 grants through the Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative Grant program, administered through the Arts and Education Council. Numerous individuals who have benefited from the grant program through internships and stipends have gone on to achieve full-time employment in St. Louis area arts organizations such as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Stages St. Louis.

“The Boeing Company is one of the Council’s most dedicated and generous supporters, said Cynthia A. Prost, president of the Arts and Education Council. “They understand the vital role the Council plays in financially supporting the St. Louis arts community and its direct impact in attracting the best and the brightest workforce to our region. By funding programs designed to mentor and train individuals in arts management, The Boeing Company ensures area arts organizations will continue to thrive and strengthen the St. Louis region.”

The following programs have received a 2012 Boeing Collaborative Grant. The programs provide stipends to each of the participants.

Cinema St. Louis - Fellowship

The fellow, a recent graduate potentially interested in a film or arts-nonprofit career, will receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of the St. Louis International Film Festival, participating in the full range of related activities: marketing, venue setup and supervision, print shipping, guest hosting, student screenings, program introductions, website updating, social networking and technical assistance. The fellow will also participate in overall operations immediately following the festival.

Grand Center, Inc. – Non-Profit Arts Practicum v. 2.0

This program engages a college student or recent college graduate in the day-to-day activities of Grand Center. In addition to practical skills and hands-on activities in the key areas of fundraising/development and marketing/communications, the participant will be presented with their own personal “Opportunity Fund” with which to implement a solution to an organizational challenge – simulating a non-profit manager’s daily goal of maximizing results while minimizing impact on resources.

Jazz St. Louis – Internship Program

This year-long program will allow an individual to work up to 20 hours a week and apprentice under the direction of seasoned staff members to fully engage in and learn the business of nonprofit arts management while advancing the uniquely American art of jazz via the nonprofit model.

MADCO (Modern American Dance Company) – New Project Development

Interns who are non-arts majors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis will explore concepts for new projects that promote dance through education and community involvement. The goal of the program is to bring a young fresh perspective to programming for MADCO and to drive non-arts majors toward pursuing a professional management career in the arts.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis – Administrative Internship Program

This internship program provides participants with important training, job experience and the guidance of Opera Theatre’s professional staff and the artists who stage each spring festival season. Each opera season the company hires six college students or recent graduates to work for one of the following departments: artistic administration, development, education, finance, marketing and patron services.

St. Louis Children’s Choirs – Music Education & Arts Administration Internship Program

College students with an interest in music education and arts administration will receive practical experience and individual instruction. Interns will strengthen their abilities through hands-on learning, professional development workshops, participation in artistic and administrative planning activities and event production.

Stages St. Louis – Spotlight on Careers

This apprenticeship program provides learning opportunities for qualified college students, recent college graduates, and young professionals actively pursuing careers in professional theater who are interested in acquiring a 360 degree understanding of theater leadership, management, company organization, and administration.

“Boeing is committed to enhancing the St. Louis region’s arts and cultural community by providing these grants to organizations and developing future arts leaders.”

The Boeing Company –Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems.

As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.

Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. Total company revenues for 2010 were $64.3 billion.