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“Garments of Our Foundation” Receives Two Grants

“Garments of Our Foundation: Pioneering Door County Women and their Clothing,” a collaboration between Fish Creek artist Kنrin Kopischke and the Gibraltar Historical Association (GHA) has received grants from both the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Peninsula Arts Association.

Kopischke, in consultation with the GHA Board, will select 10 notable women from Gibraltar’s pioneer history, then research and render each for display in the Noble House Education Center, the Gibraltar Village Hall and the Door Community Auditorium’s Link Gallery this summer. The project will culminate in a program during Gibraltar Days in June, during which Kopischke will unveil 10 historically rendered women from Gibraltar’s pioneer days and discuss their history and the resulting artworks. Kopischke will also present a series of programs to Gibraltar students during the 2010-2011 school year.

Kopischke’s proposal earned top marks from the Wisconsin Arts Board’s Artist and Community Collaboration Grant Program, ranking third among 41 applicants. The project will be supported by a $5,000 grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Garments of Our Foundation” is also one of three projects funded by the Peninsula Arts Association, receiving $1,250 in funding in a recent decision by the association’s board.

Kopischke, an award-winning theatrical and opera costume designer, will use the rendering techniques she has honed over more than 20 years designing costumes for the finest theatres and opera companies around the country, including Peninsula Players.

Established in 1996, the GHA’s mission is to advance history and educate visitors and residents. In its commitment to preservation and education, GHA, a non-profit organization, will support every aspect of this project. In the 13 years since its founding, GHA has continued to gather historical data to expand its archives and collect related artifacts to complement and complete the Noble House.