The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Iowa
for
Iowa
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
National Committee for the Performing Arts
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.
| 2009 | Mr. John Pappajohn Des Moines, IA |
Member |
American College Theatre Festival
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2011 | Iowa State University Ames, IA January 16-22, 2011, Region V |
School |
| 2009 | Joe Luis University of Iowaq Iowa City, IA |
School |
| 2009 | Rachel Mayer St. Ambrose University Davenport, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Central College Pella, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Clarke College Dubuque, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Dordt College Sioux Center, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Drake University Des Moines, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Graceland University Lamoni, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Grand View College Des Moines, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Iowa State University Ames, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Northwestern College Orange City, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Simpson College Indianola, IA |
School |
| 2007 | St. Ambrose University Davenport, IA |
School |
| 2007 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Waldorf College Forest City, IA |
School |
| 2007 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2012 | Martha Krose Board Secretary, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA, IA Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Janelle Darst Director of Operations & Marketing, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center-University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA, IA Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2009 | Paul Stapella Vice President, Friends Board, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA Kennedy Center Board Member Seminar |
Participant |
| 2009 | Paul Stapella Vice-Chair Friend Group, Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC-University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Kennedy Center Board Member Seminar |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Parke Behn Board member, University of Northern Iowa, Gallagher-Bluedom Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Steve Carignan Executive Director, University of Northern Iowa, Gallagher-Bluedom Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2009 | Patrick downing West Point, IA winter/spring 2009 internship |
Participant |
| 2009 | Patrick Downing West Point, IA Winter/Spring Intern |
Student |
| 2003 | Jamie Nieman Manchester, IA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Danielle Strait Ankeny, IA W/S 2003 Theater Programming intern |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Ms. Alyce Ham East High Waterloo, IA Distance Learning |
School |
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
| 2004 | Hangyul Kim Ames, IA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2010 | Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA |
Organization |
| 2010 | Diane E. Franken Executive Director, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA |
Organization |
| 2010 | Laurie Olk Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Ames, IA |
Organization |
| 2010 | Leon Kuehner Hampton, IA |
Organization |
| 2009 | Ms. Diane Franken Executive Director, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Laurie Olk Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Ames, IA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Mr. Leon Kuehner Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Hampton, IA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Diane Franken Executive Director, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Laurie Olk Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Leon Kuehner Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Davenport, IA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Esther D'Agrosa Past-Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Boyden, IA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Diane E. Franken Executive Director, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Des Moines, IA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Leon Kuehner Chair, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Hampton, IA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Laurie Olk Chair-Elect, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Ames, IA |
Organization |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2005 | Chris Fonseca Sioux City, IA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Chulrua Fairfield, IA |
Artist |
Programs which offer an introduction to symphonic music to children and their families as well as furthering the musical education of young musicians. Programs include specially designed concerts, training programs for talented young musicians and other outreach projects.
| 2011 | Kayla Burggraf , IA NSO Summer Music Institute Flute |
Student |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2010 | Quad City Arts , IA |
Participant |
| 2010 | Davenport Community School District , IA |
Participant |
| 2010 | Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center , IA |
Participant |
| 2010 | Waterloo Community Schools , IA |
Participant |
| 2010 | Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa , IA |
Participant |
| 2010 | Iowa City Community School District , IA |
Participant |
| 2009 | Davenport Community School District , IA |
Participant |
| 2009 | Davenport Community School District , IA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center , IA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Waterloo Commuity Schools , IA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa , IA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Iowa City Community School District , IA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Davenport Community School District Davenport, IA Team entered program in 1992; 60 teachers participated in 6 workshops in 2002-2003. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA Team entered program in 2003. 74 teachers participated in 3 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Team entered program in 2003. 18 teachers participated in 1 workshop in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Iowa City Community School District Iowa City, IA Team entered program in 2003. 18 teachers participated in 1 workshop in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Waterloo Community School District Waterloo, IA Team entered program in 2003. 74 teachers participated in 3 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2110 | Iowa State Center Ames, IA Chasing George Washington - February 16 |
Organization |
| 2110 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA Nobody's Perfect - March 30 |
Organization |
| 2012 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA Locomotion February 14 |
Organization |
| 2011 | North Iowa Community Auditorium Mason City, IA Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical November 15 |
Organization |
| 2009 | Gallagher Bluedorn PAC at University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2009 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2007 | Luther College Decorah, IA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA |
Organization |
| 2006 | Iowa State Center Ames, IA |
Organization |
| 2006 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA |
Organization |
| 2006 | Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA |
Participant |
| 2005 | Steve Carignan Executive Director of Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls, IA |
Other |
| 2005 | Jeff Chelisvig Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA |
Other |
| 2005 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Great Hall Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Great Hall Cedar Falls, IA |
Participant |
| 2005 | Luther College Luther College Decorah, IA |
Participant |
| 2005 | Luther College Decorah, IA |
Participant |
| 2005 | Connie Schmidt PACA Member, Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Des Moines, IA |
Participant |
| 2003 | University of Northern Iowa/Gallagher Bluedorn Center Cedar Falls, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Emperor's New Clothes (Partners in Education) |
Participant |
| 2003 | Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center Ames, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale |
Participant |
| 2003 | Stephens Auditorium Ames, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Dreams in the Golden Country |
Participant |
| 2002 | Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University Center Ames, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: A Light in the Storm |
Participant |
| 2001 | Gallagher Bluedorn Center/University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2001 | Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University Center Ames, IA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
VSA Arts Affiliated Organizations
Creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
| 2007 | VSA arts of Iowa Des Moines, IA |
Organization |
