CAD Organization Projects Assigned Applications

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CAD - Organization Project - FY2027
Organization Name:
Sublimity Brass Band
Primary Contact for this application:
Katie Hale
Primary Contact Title:
Director
Primary Contact Email:
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Organization Address:
393 Old Whitley Road #45, Lexington, Kentucky 40505, US
#45
Lexington, Kentucky 40505
United States
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Organization Email:
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Organization Phone:
(859) 499-4949
FEIN/Tax ID:
GG-9998484
Organization serving as fiscal agent (if applicable):
Parent Org, parent@org.org, 111 main
SAM Number:
QQQ9494949
Date Organization Formed:
07/01/2020
501(c)(3) Incorporation Date:
07/31/2021
Fiscal Year End Date:
07/31/2026
Mission Statement:

MISSION

The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Organization History:

HISTORY

The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Primary Priority Funding Area:
Youth Arts Engagement
Secondary Priority Funding Area:
Community Arts Engagement
Application Narrative:
Title of Project:
Brass Instruments
Brief Project Description:
Brief Project
Grant Amount Request:
5000
Program Start Date:
08/01/2026
Program End Date:
07/14/2028
Program Category:
  • Performing Arts
Full Project Description:

FULL
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Venue Name:
Music Hall
Venue Address:
1111
980
London, KY 40555
United States
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Benefit to the community:

BEN

The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Promotion and Marketing:

PROMO
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Target Audience:

TARGET
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

DIV
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

PART
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Project Goals:

PROJ
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Evaluation Methods:

EVAL
The Foundry Arts Project
The Foundry Arts Project is a dynamic non-profit arts organization housed in a retrofitted 15,000-square-foot industrial warehouse. Operating on the principle that art is vital civic infrastructure, The Foundry bridges the gap between contemporary creativity and grassroots community engagement.

Exhibition Galleries: The Great Hall hosts large-scale interactive installations, while The Vault champions emerging local talent.

The Incubator: An artist-in-residence program providing subsidized studio space, living stipends, and specialized fabrication tools.

Creative Edge: After-school youth STEAM initiatives and adult classes spanning printmaking to digital media.

Public Activation: Free neighborhood mural initiatives, open mic nights, and experimental performances.

Fueled by a sustainable mix of grants, philanthropy, and a social-enterprise café, The Foundry returns 82% of its revenue directly to community programming and artist equity.

Project Budget:
Project Budget (Administrator View Only)
Operating Income | Previous FY25:
1
Operating Income | Current FY26:
2
Operating Income | Next FY27:
3
Operating Expense | Previous FY25:
4
Operating Expense | Current FY26:
5
Operating Expense | Next FY7:
Total artistic fees for this project:
10
Total expenses for this project:
10
Total In-kind for this project:
10
Earned income:
1
Contributed income:
2
State arts agency income:
3
Local government income:
4
Other income (include applicant cash):
5
Total project cash income:
6
Artistic Fees:
2
Production Costs (personnel, equip.):
2
Space rental:
3
Marketing (publicity, etc.):
4
Other Expenses:
5
Total project cash expense:
6
Total Project Cash Income - Total Project Cash Expense:
73
Artistic Documentation:
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REQUIRED ARTISTIC WORK SAMPLES Select high quality artistic documentation that clearly illustrates the merit of your organization’s work or the work of the proposed artists for the project/program. All artistic support materials will be uploaded through the online form. Applicants may submit up to two types of media for their artistic documentation with a total of six samples. Include concise, detailed and descriptive information. AUDIO / VIDEO Panelists will review up to 5 minutes of video or audio. Indicate in the upload description both the cue point and the description of what the panel is viewing/hearing at the cue point. Links to material are also acceptable and can be provided via hotlink in a PDF. IMAGES Submit no more than 6 images. MANUSCRIPTS AND PUBLICATIONS Panelists will read no more than 5 pages of material (8.5” x 11” single sided, single spaced, saved as a PDF and uploaded.)
Image Upload:
1-MB-TESTFILE.pdf
Audio Upload:
1-MB-TESTFILE1.pdf
Video:
vimeo.com
Document File:
Document File
Document Uploads Page:
IRS Determination Letter:
IRS Determination Letter
W9 Form:
W9 Form
Current fiscal year annual budget:
DOCX_TestPage.docx
Project budget breakout:
tests-example.xls
Current board list:
DOCX_TestPage1.docx
Evaluation Sample:
1-MB-TESTFILE2.pdf
Resumes or biographical information on key program personnel:
1-MB-TESTFILE3.pdf
Optional Support Materials:
Letters of commitment or contracts signed by proposed artist(s):
DOCX_TestPage2.docx
Letters of Support (up to 2):
DOCX_TestPage3.docx
Organizational promotional materials:
Organizational promotional materials
Board and Staff Demographics - Required Form:
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Include information for each staff and board member, and volunteers. Use as many boxes as needed for each individual:  Asian Black/African American Hispanic/Latino  American Indian/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White Persons with Disabilities Age 62 or older
Asian:
Staff Board Volunteers
1 2 3
Black/African American:
Staff Board Volunteers
4 5 6
Hispanic/Latino:
Staff Board Volunteers
7 8 9
American Indian/Alaska Native:
Staff Board Volunteers
1 2 3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
Staff Board Volunteers
4 5 6
White (not Hispanic):
Staff Board Volunteers
7 8 9
Persons with Disabilities:
Staff Board Volunteers
1 2 3
Age 62 or older:
Staff Board Volunteers
4 5 6
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