FINE ARTS BOOSTER GROUP (FABG)
PRESS RELEASE
March 18, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFine Arts Booster Group (FABG)
c/o IPEI
P.O. Box 4268
Ithaca, NY 14852
CONTACT:
(607)256-4734
FINE ARTS BOOSTER GROUP AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORTITHACA ARTS EDUCATION
The Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), an affiliate of IPEI, has awarded $5,207 in grants to Ithaca City School District (ICSD) programs that will reach 886 students.Grant funds are made possible through Fine Arts Booster Group performance booklet ad sales and donations. The boosters produce performance booklet programs for middle and high school concerts and plays, totaling over thirty events each year.District arts events are open to all, a calendar can be found at or on the district web page.
All secondary schools received Drama Program grants, including DeWitt Middle, Boynton Middle, Lehman Alternative Community, and Ithaca High.Secondary school arts trips will be supported by scholarship assistance.The Josh Endo Memorial Award for the Continuing Support of Music Education (JEMM) was awarded to support elementary instrument rentals and secondary instrumental music trips.
The Saltonstall Arts Colony received support for the annual teacher residency. A special grant was awarded to support students performing an ICSD student’s work at the New York State Schools Music Association conference.
Spring mini-grants supported Ithaca High School visual arts classes with metal work and enameling, digital photography, a LYNDA art and technology program and Beverly J. Martin Elementary School will continue literacy work using dance with artist Lisa Tsetse in their “All in A Day” project.
For grant deadlines, check the Fine Arts Booster Group website at or email . Grant support is available to classrooms in grades K-12 with deadlines in the fall and spring. Applications are submitted online.
An affiliate of the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI), the FABG works in partnership with the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) to advocate, support and celebrate all the arts for all thekids. The Fine Arts Boosters strive for increased student access and participation. The boosters believe the arts – music, dance and visual, literary and theater arts – are a central part of every child’s public school education. Visit
IPEI is a not-for-profit organization that believes the education of every ICSD student is enhanced through community connections and support facilitated by IPEI for students and teachers through engagement, collaboration, gifts, and grants. Visit
Spring 2018 FABG Grants to the ICSD include:
Drama Program Grants $950
(Ithaca High, DeWitt and Boynton Middle Schools, Lehman Alternative Community School)
Saltonstall Arts Colony $750
teacher residency support
Secondary Trip Scholarships $500
Special Grant
NYSSMA conference $132
Spring Mini-Grants
Ithaca High School Visual Art $1,375
(Metalwork and Enameling, Jackie Richardson, Ithaca High School
(Facilitating Excellence in IHS Photography, Gina Cacioppo, Ithaca High School
(LYNDA Art and Technology, Ursula Hilsdorf, Ithaca High School)
Beverly J. Martin Elementary $500
(“All in a Day” Phase II, developing literacy skills through dance and music, Pricilla Reyer and
Lisa Tsetse)
Josh Endo Memorial for the Continuing Support of Music Education Fund (JEMM)
$1,000
(elementary instrument rentals
and secondary instrumental trip scholarships)