Rhode Island Arts Organizations Receive NEA Grants
Brown University
Providence, RI
$15,000
CATEGORY: Art Works FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Research
To support a study to identify the long-term social and cognitive impacts on children and teenagers who received music skill training. The research will examine results from a 50-year longitudinal data collection, the New England Family Study, to demonstrate the impacts of music training on teen and adult criminal behavior and other adverse social outcomes (e.g., substance use, low self-esteem), as well as long-term cognitive effects.
Community Musicworks
Providence, RI
$20,000
CATEGORY: Art Works FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Music
To support free music education and performance programs targeted to reach at-risk children and youth. The Providence String Quartet will be in residence to teach and mentor more than 500 students as well as perform in its downtown storefront facility and in other community venues.
FirstWorks
Providence, RI
$15,000
CATEGORY: Art Works FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support the production of FirstWorks Festival 2012. The series of New England performances by artists such as dancer Savion Glover, violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, Kronos Quartet, and Papermoon Puppet Theatre will extend into communities through forums, workshops, master classes, and school programs.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Providence, RI
$712,800
CATEGORY: Partnership FIELD/DISCIPLINE: State & Regional
To support Partnership Agreement activities.
