~ The City of Bloomington has recently announced the recipients for its 2025 Arts Project Grants. These grants, totaling over $60,000, will be used to fund various public arts programming that will enrich the city's vibrant cultural scene. The projects awarded embody the dynamic and artistic spirit of Bloomington, celebrate and support local artists, and provide accessible opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the arts.

Among the projects awarded are Cicada Cinema's screening of the 1980 Slovakian animated film "The Bloody Lady," featuring live musical accompaniment by visiting artist Claire Rousay. Eclipse Productions Company will also receive funding for their production of the play "Rabbit Hole." Another exciting project is "The Invisible: Art in All Forms," an exhibition featuring work by Indiana University Bloomington students and curated by students and alumni from IUB's Arts Management and Art History programs. This exhibition will be hosted at the John Waldron Art Center.

Other recipients include Kevin MacDowell (aka Kiz Kazooey) who will facilitate preschool music classes, utam moses who will produce an interactive performance titled "Ordinary Pilgrimage, When We Remember," and local artist Emily Wilson Gillespie who will complete a mural on the exterior wall of Bloomington Fine Art Supply. The Bluebird Nightclub will also host "WFHB Past and Present: 50 Years of the Bloomington Community Radio Project," which will feature live music, archival materials, and a glimpse into the future.

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The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) awarded these grants after carefully evaluating each proposed project based on its level of artistic quality, community impact, and organizational capacity. BAC Chair Gerard Pannekoek expressed his excitement about supporting both new and continuing projects through these grants. He believes that now more than ever, support for the arts is crucial in maintaining Bloomington's vitality.

Funding for these grants comes from various sources, including $27,983 from the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association and the City's 2025 General Fund. The BAC will host two more grant cycles in 2025. The Artistic Advancement Cycle, which supports the professional career advancement of local artists, is currently open until June 27. The Operations Cycle, which provides funds for operational costs of 501(c)3 organizations with arts-centered missions and Bloomington-based impact, will be open from August 11 to September 19.

More information about these grant cycles can be found on the City of Bloomington's website at bloomington.in.gov/arts/grants. With these grants, the City of Bloomington continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting and promoting the arts within its community.

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