Arnold Shultz Fund report from Azere Wilson

Arnold Shultz Fund report from Azere Wilson

I want to thank the IBMA Foundation again for the Arnold Shultz grant from last year and to give you an update. I just received my CDs in the mail, and my vinyl albums are on their way! My digital release date was June 15 (2024), and I am over the moon! ...
Project grant report from Westport, Ireland

Project grant report from Westport, Ireland

Over the past weekend, the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival took place in Westport, Ireland (June 7-9, 2024). On behalf of myself and the festival organizing committee, I would like to thank the IBMA Foundation for believing in our vision and supporting our unique...
A message from Nancy Cardwell (July, 2024)

A message from Nancy Cardwell (July, 2024)

It’s time for Independence Day here in the U.S., the Ferris wheel top of summer heat, homegrown tomatoes, and the height of the bluegrass festival season. July 1 is also the beginning of a new fiscal year for the IBMA Foundation. This issue will introduce new board...
Bluegrass Stagecraft 101 mentorships still available

Bluegrass Stagecraft 101 mentorships still available

The Bluegrass Stagecraft 101 program, created by the IBMA Foundation, offers mentor grants for individuals wishing to be paired with a professional in one of the following four areas for a weekend of observation, shadowing, and advice: stage management, emceeing a...
Project grant report from Georgia

Project grant report from Georgia

Dear IBMA Foundation, Thank you for supporting our efforts to present original programming spotlighting the musical legacies of Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs. During the 2024 season of the Savannah Music Festival,  IBMA Foundation project grant funds helped to...