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SIOUX CITY ART CENTER
225 Nebraska Street - Sioux City, IA 51101
- 712.279.6272 x200
Sandi Fravel | sfravel@sioux-city.org
http://www.sc-artcenter.com
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
In-school
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
As an upper Midwest contemporary art museum, the Sioux City Art Center's mission is to bring the excitement of the visual arts to the region through education, exhibition, permanent collection, and the support of artists.
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| Founder: | |
Alice Lawler and the Society of Fine Arts laid the groundwork in 1914 for what was to become the Sioux City Art Center.
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| Founded: | |
1938
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| Vision: | |
While maintaining a commitment to our unique regional presence and identity, the Art Center is now in a position to begin thinking about itself within a broader network of museums, art centers and educational institutions on a national and international level.
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| Honors: | |
Iowa Division of Tourism Cultural Attraction of the Year, 1997; Iowa Arts Council Arts Building Communities/Arts Organization of the Year, 1998; One of Omaha World Herald's 10 most significant "Art Events of the Decade" of the Midlands, January 2000; NAACP and CCA Certificate of Recognition for "Black History Month," 2000; Chamber of Commerce Star of Siouxland, a salute for enhancing community appearance, 1999, 2000
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
(Annual) Artist in Residence Program offers a learning/experiential opportunity for High School students to work with a contemporary artist.
(Annual)Youth Art Month provides K-12 grade students the opportunity to produce artwork that is jurored by a regional artist.
(Annual) D.A.R.E. Lock-In is a drug-free alternative activity for students from 35 middle schools. A poster contest results in an exhibition at the Art Center.
Artworks is an interactive learning experience for area 5th grade students to tour the Art Center followed by a hands-on exhibition-related art project lead by a volunteer docent.
Education Classes and Workshops throughout the year targeting toddlers through senior citizens.
Our film series offers a variety of genre to audiences of all ages.
(Annual) Artsplash is an outdoor visual and performance art festival.
Our Children's Hands-On Gallery offers visitors an opportunity to explore art through 12 interactive stations.
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
Classes are designed for a range from beginner through advanced. There are no prerequisites limiting access to the programming at the Art Center.
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| Season: | |
Year-long
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| Schedule: | |
Daily
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Exhibition, Journal, Product, Other
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Additional Info: | |
Although our history dates back to the WPA, we are currently located in a new $9.4 million facility which opened in 1997 and was designed by S.O.M. of Chicago. All but $1 million was raised via private and corporate funding. The Art Center is open six days a week, is ADA accessible, and admission is free.
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Teachers, Artists, Docents
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Budget: | |
$837,261
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Community |
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Town, School District, City, Multiple county, State
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Businesses, Social Service, Churches
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"It's great all you do for the students in the area. What a thrill to have your work here."
--Jody Robertson, Art Center visitor
"I hope that when I grow up I will be an art center worker...at the Art Center,"
-- Jessica, fifth-grade student
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