Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant for Arts Access

Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant for Arts Access

Funder: The Jandy Ammons Foundation (TJAF)

Award Amount: $50,000

Geographic Scope: Raleigh, North Carolina

Focus Areas:

Commissioning original artwork by artists with disabilities

Arts access and inclusion

Inclusive design and environmental design

Disability arts and creative expression

Program Details

The grant commissions original artwork by artists with disabilities to be featured throughout TLC's new Austin Collard Residence and Community Center. The project:

Transforms common areas into vibrant, sensory-friendly spaces

Creates environments that reflect dignity, personality, and potential of residents

Celebrates creativity and inclusion

Partners with Arts Access North Carolina

Project Goals

• Create commissioned art pieces by artists with disabilities
• Transform community spaces into inclusive environments
• Provide opportunities for participating artists to speak about their work
• Foster public understanding and emotional connection through art
• Demonstrate how public art can foster understanding and inclusive design

Partnership

Created in partnership with Arts Access North Carolina, a nonprofit organization creating impact at the intersection of arts, education, and disability

About the Jandy Ammons Foundation

Mission: Support project-driven endeavors that enhance wildlife habitats, park settings, educational surroundings, artistic installations, or Christian church mission projects

Type: 501(c)(3) grant-making family foundation (formed November 2012)

Focus: Funds specific projects for nonprofit organizations that utilize a significant volunteer base

Leadership: Founded by Andy and Jan Ammons; Board includes Andy Ammons, Jan Ammons, and Drew Ammons

Eligibility

• Nonprofit organizations
• Project-driven endeavors
• Organizations utilizing significant volunteer base
• Projects in areas of: wildlife habitats, park settings, educational surroundings, artistic installations, or Christian church mission projects

Contact Information

Organization: TLC (Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc.)
Phone: 919.832.3909
Website: www.nctlc.org
Address: 739 Chappell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

Arts Access North Carolina
Partner organization for the project