The KEEPERS of Big Top Chautauqua and Grant Support
The KEEPERS of Big Top Chautauqua and Grant Support
The
KEEPERS
of Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Here we are, looking back at the second year of The KEEPERS, a group of supporters who care greatly about the music, arts and culture that the Big Top provides. The KEEPERS supply financial resources that are held for future buildings and grounds purposes, thus ensuring a stable base of support for the exciting Big Top chapters ahead. Formed in 2015, we asked supporters to help tend the light for Big Top, the cultural jewel of the Northwoods. Many wonderful people have answered the call by contributing $ 1,000 or more, providing over $ 200,000 in support to date. This fun-loving group plans get-togethers centered around the Big Top, music, and the beauty of the area- this year bringing Michael Feinstein to the tent for a spellbinding world-class performance. They witnessed the birth of a new star in Texas songwriter John Fullbright, cruised the Apostle Islands, danced to the island sounds of Quito Rymer and the Edge and had an unforgettable tour of Sand Island – all to the benefit of Big Top Chautauqua. We are grateful to these wonderful friends and acknowledge the leadership of Don and Abby Funk, Mary Rice, Kim West Rymer, Kim Ogle and Jim Perry. Salute!
Grant Support
Operational support was provided through a grant from the MAHADH Fund of the HRK Foundation.
Mission-based programming was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Support for our Steerage Song co-production with The Duluth Playhouse, including two special performances for area school children, was provided through the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation ' s Community Opportunity Fund.
The Free Family Matinee Series was funded in part by the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council, the Washburn Community Education Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, and the Ashland Foundation.
The Native American Community Connections Series was funded in part by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation ' s Anishinabe Fund and it ' s affiliate, the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund and it ' s Human Rights Fund. Additional support was provided by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund for a special performance by Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Media Partner
Promotional Partner
MAHADH Fund of HRK Foundation
Supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Crane Group.
Supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Xcel Energy provided support for our original show series and free family programming.
Salute to our 2016 Season Sponsor
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