The institute of contemporary art (ICA) will expand its engagement with teens through a series of new out-of-school programs and a pilot creative leadership program

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
MA249731OMS21
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$440,960

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Funding
  • $115,000.00 Federal
  • $325,960.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Boston, MA 02210, USA

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About this award

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, MA will receive $440,960 under a Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America federal grant program. The ICA will expand its teen engagement efforts through new media courses in advanced music production and photography. A school-year long film program and teen arts council will provide additional arts and community-focused programming. The museum will also pilot a creative leadership initiative centered around exhibition development and production. Further, the ICA plans to launch a partnership with Boston public schools to offer academic credit for student participation in ICA programs. The September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 award will support these high-priority activities advancing the ICA's mission of serving the public.

Description

Programming will include new media courses, including advanced music production and photography offerings, and fast forward, a school-year-long film program. A teen arts council will engage teens with art, contemporary issues, and their communities. In addition, the museum plans to launch an initiative through which teens at partner public schools in boston earn school credit for participation in ICA programs. Finally, they will pilot a creative leadership program focused on exhibition-making and production.

Quick answers

Who received award MA249731OMS21?

MA249731OMS21 was awarded to The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2021.

How much is award MA249731OMS21 worth?

$440,960 has been obligated on MA249731OMS21: $115,000 in federal funding and $325,960 in non-federal funding.

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