News from the PAA

Special Thanks To All Our Silent Auction Donors

2011-11-17T06:17:00.000-08:00

Despite the weather, our fundraiser last week went remarkably well. We just wanted to send a special shout out to our silent suction donors listed below. We could not have done it without your generousity. Lavender Spa Birch Creek Hide Side Boutique Curt's Oilerie Ellison Bay Pottery Harbor Fish Market & Grille AFT Gibraltar Grille Main Street Market Gills Rock Stoneware Orchard Country

Fall 2011 Grant Recipients Announced

2011-11-07T06:27:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the final WAB/PAA Grant Cycle: UWGB - Summer Music Camp for Middle Schoolers from Sturgeon Bay/Southern Door, $6050.00Peninsula Players - The Play's the Thing-play reading and high school play writing, $3000.00Angela Lensch - jeweler Project India, $1500.00Suzanne Rose - Iphotographer-Mentorship in digital photography, $1500.00 Congratulations to all!

Revised Fall Dates

2011-08-12T06:58:00.000-07:00

Monday, August 1 Statement of Intent submission deadline. Monday, August 15 Applications distributedThursday, September 15 Technical Review deadlineMonday, October 3 Applications dueSunday, October 23 Application review, open to the public. Time and location TBA.

Getting Ready for Fall

2011-08-01T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends, The response to our call for proposals has been amazing. I just wanted to remind anyone who may still be thinking about it, that this is the final week to submit a proposal for the Fall 2011 grant cycle. Please submit your proposal and any questions to Stephanie. Thanks.

PAA Announces Dates for Fall 2011 Grant Cycle

2011-06-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends. Do you have an idea for an art project that you've been tossing around in your head? It's time to take a step toward making your project into a reality. We are getting ready for our final grant cycle as a member of the Wisconsin Arts Board regranting program. PAA has been a recipient of the matched funds and support provided by this program since it's inception in 1994. We are

November Benefit

2010-11-15T09:08:00.001-08:00

This article was printed in The Peninsula Pulse Filmmaker Laura Stewart Selected for Statewide Exhibit April 16, 2010 Local filmmaker Laura Stewart has been selected as one of the featured artists for the statewide survey of contemporary art, the Wisconsin Triennial, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). Stewart is

Summer 2010 Grant Cycle Dates

2010-04-08T11:39:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 26 - Applications available. Please email us at penninsulaartsassociation@gmail.com or call the grants office (920)327-1369 with a short description of your project to receive an application. Monday, May 17 - Technical review deadline. All new applicant are required to submit an application by this deadline. See application instructions for more information on this and other

Grant Recipients Page

2010-02-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

I just added a page to this site listing the individuals and organizations that PAA has funded through ArtFund it's inception in 1994. I will be gradually be adding links to their websites. If you are one of our recipients and would like us to link to your website, blog or facebook page send me an email paa@stjohnstudios.com with your name and the link. Thanks to all.

Winter 2010 Awards are Announced

2010-01-18T11:19:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, January 17 the PAA panel met to discuss applications and determine the funding for our Winter 2010 grant cycle. All applicants attended the event and made brief presentations to the panel beforehand. This time around we had a total request of $10,925 and were able to award $5000, making this an extremely competitive cycle for our four applicants. The awards broke down as

Winter 2010 Grant Panel Review

2010-01-04T08:25:00.001-08:00

Our review panel for this year's Winter grant cycle will be Sunday January 17th at Bjorklunden in Bailey's Harbor. The review will being at 5:30 pm and go for an hour or so. This is open to public and anyone from the community is welcome to observe.

2009-11-12T09:27:00.001-08:00

I am just back from sitting on the panel review board for Wisconsin Arts Board Artist and Community Collaborations grant. This was my second year on the panel. I have to say that after reviewing all these proposals from across the state really gets me really excited about what is going on right here in Door County. In this current grant cycle I have responded to many application requests, all

Winter Grant Cycle Underway

2009-10-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

We are well into our Winter 2010 grant cycle, but it's not too late to apply. If you have a project in mind and live in Door County, go ahead and contact Stephanie for more information and an application packet.

2009-09-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

PAA Announces Winer 09/10 Grant Cycle Dates For the last 72 years, the Peninsula Arts Association has been supporting the arts in Door County. Since 1994, a large portion of the organization’s efforts have focused on ArtFund, a program created by the Wisconsin Arts Board to provide funds to arts organizations throughout the state. The funds provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board are matched

Come Support the Arts in Door County and Listen to Great Music by Local Artists

2009-04-24T15:50:00.001-07:00

The Peninsula Arts Association Celebrates 72 years in Door County, with a benefit concert May 3rd at the Ephriam Town Hall, from 3:00 till 5:00 PM. Dorothy Scott, Seth Raddatz, Jeanne Kuhns, and Lily Larsen will be performing. Tickets are $15.00, For more information please call 920-495-0893. All proceeds go to the ArtFund.

PAA Announces Spring/Summer Grant Cycle Dates

2009-04-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

For the last 72 years, the Peninsula Arts Association has been supporting the arts in Door County. Since 1994, a large portion of the organization’s efforts have focused on ArtFund, a program created by the Wisconsin Arts Board to provide funds to arts organizations throughout the state. The funds provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board are matched dollar for dollar with money that PAA receives