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May 1, 2013

Department of Music and Arts Technology Faculty Member Receives Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship

Trustee Lecturer of Guitar, John Alvarado has been awarded a $10,000 Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship by the Arts Council of Indianapolis.

Alvarado, who joined the faculty in the fall of 2007, is classical guitarist whose main interest is in the classical guitar music of Spain and Latin America as well as flamenco music. He will use the fellowship to fund a trip to Spain to explore the historical and cultural roots of his art form. His exploration will include visiting historical landmarks, venues, schools, and museums.

“Flamenco and classical guitar have firm roots in Spain and the music is heavily influenced by regional art, architecture, and culture” said Alvarado. “To actually see and experience these places and understand them in a personal way will give me such a deeper connection to the music and will help me to make it come alive for myself, my students, and my audience.”

In 1999, the Arts Council of Indianapolis, with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc., established the Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship program. Originally conceived as a renewal opportunity similar to an academic sabbatical, this groundbreaking initiative offers artists and arts administrators the opportunity to renew and refresh their creativity. The fellowship is a two-year experience that offers recipients the opportunity to reflect, create, and explore.

“These extraordinary individuals demonstrate the incredible power of creativity,” said Arts Council President & CEO Dave Lawrence. “We believe in the creative capital in central Indiana. It is our hope that the freedom that these Fellowships provide will enable these talented people to recharge and refuel their creative energy and continue their dynamic work in the arts.”