The blowing rock art and history museum will bring art enrichment to area seniors through a series of weaving and fiber art classes and workshops, culminating in an exhibition

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
IGSM255878OMS24
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$23,500

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Place of performance
Blowing Rock, NC, USA

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Description

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The museum will expand upon its partnership with the watauga county project on aging and area fiber artists to offer 48 classes and multi-day workshops at the museum and two watauga county senior centers. Museum staff will create an exhibition and digital catalog featuring works created by the seniors as well as the artists and teachers. The museum will offer senior-led tours for students and provide a paid internship to assist with data collection, evaluation, and preparation of the catalog. The program will establish a local model of using art as an intervention tool to decrease loneliness and strengthen the cognitive abilities of seniors and will benefit local seniors and artists, students, and visitors.

Quick answers

Who received award IGSM255878OMS24?

IGSM255878OMS24 was awarded to The Blowing Rock Art And History Museum Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award IGSM255878OMS24 worth?

$23,500 has been obligated on IGSM255878OMS24.

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