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The Kennedy Center Activity Report

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.


BOARDS/LEADERSHIP

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
President's Advisory Committee on the Arts
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.

2009 Mr. David J. Fisher
Onthank Company
Des Moines, IA

Member
2009 Dr. James Nepola
Iowa City, IA

Member
2009 Mrs. Connie Schmett
Clive, IA

Member
EDUCATION

American College Theatre Festival
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.

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
Capacity Building Program
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.

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
Events for Students
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
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.

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
Kennedy Center Internships
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.

2003 Jamie Nieman
Manchester, IA

Participant
2003 Danielle Strait
Ankeny, IA
W/S 2003 Theater Programming intern

Participant
Millennium Stage
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
miller
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
Partners in Education
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.

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
Youth and Family Programs
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.

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
ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING

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