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June 2010 – Donation of $5,000 Funds Homework Help Center:
The Dublin Foundation Supports the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
The goal of the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Homework Help Center is to provide students with a convenient, free, supervised and dedicated area within the library to do their homework. The first Homework Help Center opened in 2004 in the Linden Branch Library. Since then, 18 centers have opened throughout Central Ohio to rave reviews. In fact, more than 37,000 students used Homework Help Centers in the 2008-2009 school year. CML would like to bring these same resources to neighborhood students visiting the Dublin Branch.  The Dublin Foundation’s donation will be used to help prepare and furnish the designated space, as well as provide computers and other library resources.

April 2010 – Donation of $2,500 Provides Uniforms for Dublin Cornet Band:
The Dublin Foundation Supports the Dublin Historical Society
The Dublin Historical Society wanted to revive the Dublin Cornet Band in honor of the city’s bicentennial. The Dublin Cornet Band was originally formed in 1879 and toured by wagon through Central Ohio until its final concert in 1929.

Professional musicians, as well as local band and music teachers from Dublin City Schools, joined the revived Dublin Cornet Band. A grant from The Dublin Foundation provides band members with uniforms that resemble the original ones worn in 1879. It is hoped that the band will become Dublin’s Historical Music Ambassadors for many years to come.

June 2008: Donation for $1,000 to Dublin Arts Council: Dublin Arts Council Seeks Dublin Foundation Support for Japanese Culture
The Japanese population of Dublin has been supportive to the Dublin Arts Council through many programs over the years. The DAC wanted to give back to the Japanese community by way of an exhibit featuring the internationally renowned master contemporary Japanese ceramist Masayuki Miyajima. Masayuki is well known for creating handmade pottery in the Mingei folk craft tradition.

The exhibit opened on November 11, 2009, and continued through December 19, 2009.  During the exhibit, people could speak with Miyajima about his artistic approach. The Dublin Arts Council attracted more than 200 visitors to the exhibit, further opening the path to exploring fine art and culture in the community. Since this exhibit, the artistic talent the DAC represents has continued to grow. Dublin has become a well-known visual arts presenter, and hopes to continue their future journeys with the support of the Dublin Foundation.

February 2007: Dublin Arts Council Ripple Effect: Dublin Foundation Encourages Ripple Effect
Access to the Scioto River has been identified as a high priority for the citizens of Dublin. In order to inspire use of the local parks and art venues along the river, the Dublin Arts Council created a project entitled Ripple Effect. The project was inspired by letterboxing (or geocaching), which is a mix of treasure hunting, art, navigation and the exploration of interesting, scenic and sometimes remote places. With the use of clues and navigational information, community members and their families can enjoy the scenic views of the Scioto River and six artistic expressions along the way.

The artists display their creative works in Riverboxes at each of the six stops along the adventure. Each Riverbox contains a unique artistic stamp with an ink pad and a journal or notebook. Explorers each have their own stamp and journal, and once they locate a Riverbox, they can mark their stamp in the Riverbox journal, and vice versa. Not only are participants experiencing this artistic talent, but they are being educated on their journey together. These unique artworks serve to foster a sense of exploration and satisfy the community’s interest in the river.

The Dublin Foundation supported this new addition to the community because it provided another source for enjoying local arts while educating the public. Ripple Effect provides a distinctive and artistic expedition through the Dublin community.

June 2006: Donation to Dublin Jerome High School $2,228:
Dublin Foundation Supports Irish Heritage
The Dublin Jerome High School, Dublin’s newest high school, wanted to embrace the city’s Irish heritage to nourish the students’ curious appetite in the Celtic name. They designed the scripting of a traditional Celtic knot with wide cloth banners, which symbolized the student body and its relationship with the Dublin community and its Irish heritage.

Students and members of the community walked and held the banners overhead while donning the school colors of white, gold, and green. When the banners were reversed, the colors of white, red, yellow, and black appeared to symbolize humanity. The Dublin Foundation rallied around the school to help present this celebration of history to the students and the community of Dublin.

March 2006: Wyandotte Elementary School Tunnel Art Awarded $3,966:
Dublin Foundation Relives Dublin History by Tunnel
In 2006, several senior citizens who had grown up in Dublin shared their life experiences with third and fourth graders at Wyandotte Elementary. They laughed, cried, and inspired the students to want to give back to the community and preserve these precious memories forever. Teachers and organizers from the school came up with the idea to form research groups made up of community members and third and fourth graders to help accomplish this goal. The pedestrian tunnel located under the school became the destination for their great narrative work of art.

Some of the images portrayed include ones of acting and play writing, illustrations of stories and narratives from community members, and mural images of Dublin gathered from the rich history that it holds. By incorporating the efforts of the entire student body, inspiration and curiosity in tow, the group was able to bring this magical tunnel to life and showcase Dublin’s past and present — and even some of its future. The students gained knowledge of their community and a sense of pride for discovering its secrets and tales. Community members were given a gift of meaning and value that will become a part of history itself someday, and the Dublin Foundation was proud to be a part of this project.

September 2005: Jerome High School Jazz Group Awarded $1,000:
Dublin Foundation Facilitates Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble
Although fashion, art and music trends come and go, the styles of the 1930s and 1940s remain classics. Recognizing the glory of that era, the Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble sought to revive its music and history.

Columbus was known as a hot destination for entertainers during that time period.  Through a show called “Ballroom,” the students transformed themselves into the youth of that era and created an old-fashioned nightclub atmosphere. With support from the Dublin Foundation, the musicians gained knowledge of the past and enriched their lives with the history of this vibrant time period. Not only did the students benefit from the experience, but the entire community enjoyed the show.

June 2005: Donation $1,000 to Emerald City Players:
Dublin Foundation Enrichment of Theater
The Emerald City Players are a non-profit community theater organization that strives to share the joys of art and music with the community of Dublin. Their mission is to enrich the city by providing quality live theatrical and musical experiences that entertain, educate and offer artistic opportunities.

The Dublin Foundation and many volunteers helped the group purchase equipment necessary for the show to go on. In addition, CWB Property Management and the associates of The Clarion Hotel in Dublin, long time supporters of the Emerald City Players’ productions, provided the organization with a performance facility. This allowed the organization to put on more shows for the public’s enjoyment, which is a special event to witness.

December 2004: Donation $2,000 Dublin Scioto High School Theatre:
Dublin Foundation Promotes Theatre –
Theater is a wonderful gift for students, parents and the community to experience. Dublin Scioto High School has produced and offered the joy of theatre for many years for the Dublin community. In order to continue producing musicals, they needed support to help with the increased production costs. The Dublin Foundation, which has supported many theater productions at local high schools, made their goal obtainable. With their assistance, plus help from local Dublin schools, faculty and staff members, Dublin Scioto High School Theatre was able to put on a show for all to participate in and relish.

March 2000: Donation $2,000 to Sells Middle School Drama Club:
Dublin Foundation Impacts Student’s Lives and Local Arts
Producing live theater takes the effort of many players. From front of house to backstage crews, there are many tasks that must remain organized. But teaching the students of Sells Middle School all of these intricate puzzle pieces became an obstacle, due to the unequipped venue in need of updating.

Chad and Wendy Reeves, advisors to the Sells Middle School Drama Club, are credited with presenting five full-length Broadway musicals such as Alice in Wonderland, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Their vision was simple: They wanted students to participate in a dramatic production and learn all aspects of drama, aside from just rehearsals and plays. The long-term goal of the Middle School was to provide these non-musical opportunities to more members of the student body to broaden their horizons. The improvements to the Drama Club venue helped the advisors and the school achieved their goals.

The Dublin Foundation believes in educational growth and the importance of the arts for middle school students. Being a part of the vision of the Sells Middle School Drama Club served as a platform for the community to get more children involved in theater production. This sponsorship allowed students and faculty members to embrace and share the joy of the performing arts.

March 1999: Donation of $1,500 made for Scottish Corner Elementary Multicultural Drums: Dublin Foundation Enhances Drumming Experience
Broadening the ethnic variety of drums and percussion instruments so students could experience and appreciate other cultures was the goal of Scottish Corner Elementary. Teaching diversity in music helps students to expand their knowledge of and respect for multiple cultures. Hand drumming has been a unique feature of the arts department at Scottish Corner, and Jenny Bowman, the music teacher, wanted to preserve this reputation. She teamed with other experts and mentors, along with the students, to embrace and learn about these new instruments and their cultural values and history.
The students learned about the use of drums and percussion instruments in different cultures and had a chance to display their own artistic expression. The Dublin Foundation, a longtime sponsor of school programs, supported the educational importance of understanding and appreciating other cultural beliefs and art.

 

 

 

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Funding and support for Dublin Arts Council’s popular Riverboxes project has been generously provided by a grant from The Dublin Foundation, which also supported the creation of the original Riverbox series. These small works of public art have been placed in Dublin parks with access to the Scioto River, and have been a treasured addition to our community. The project promotes family experiences, exploration of art and history and the opportunity for active engagement with spaces that members of our community may not otherwise discover. Dublin Arts Council thanks The Dublin Foundation for recognizing the value of this project, and for generously supporting the arts in our community.

David S. Guion, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Dublin Arts Council
dublinarts.org