Collection ID: LMC 2691
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Summary

Abstract:
The Bloomington Area Arts Council mss., 1985–2007, consists of organizational documents of the Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC).
Extent:
6 Boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Bloomington Area Arts Council mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Incorporated in 1974 with the goal of increasing participation in the arts in south central Indiana, the Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC) is one of twelve Regional Arts Partner organizations that supports public participation in the arts by developing, strengthening, and promoting the cultural resources of the city of Bloomington, Monroe County generally, and the surrounding counties of Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Morgan, and Owen. The BAAC specifically helps local artists and arts organizations with grantmaking and technical assistance; exhibits the work of regional artists at the John Waldron Arts Center; offers art classes to the general public; and hosts performances in dance, music, and theater. The BAAC publishes a newsletter titled the Helicon.

Scope and Content:

This collection includes various files related to the functions of the Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC), including annual reports, grant applications, development plans, strategic plans, building plans, newspaper clippings, financial reports and documentation related to these activities.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2009
Arrangement:

This collection is maintained in its original order and inventoried at the file level.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Bloomington Area Arts Council mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu