I have worked with Allyson as a musician and as a graphic designer. She is a musician in my project the Minor Mishap Marching Band, and has also performed with me on other musical projects I direct. Allyson has provided graphic design support to my projects.
Allyson is an exceptionally talented artist - as a visual artist, graphic designer, and as a musician and live performer. Allyson is responsible and communicative and comes through on work she promises to do. She always does high-quality, highly imaginative work, and comes through on time.
I hope that you will support her in this season, so that she may contribute her talents to greater Austin.
Thank you for your time.
All the best,
Datri Bean
Musical Director, Minor Mishap Marching Band
Allyson is an exceptionally talented artist - as a visual artist, graphic designer, and as a musician and live performer. Allyson is responsible and communicative and comes through on work she promises to do. She always does high-quality, highly imaginative work, and comes through on time.
I hope that you will support her in this season, so that she may contribute her talents to greater Austin.
Thank you for your time.
All the best,
Datri Bean
Musical Director, Minor Mishap Marching Band
There are not many who I feel are as deserving of receiving A COA grant than Allyson Lipkin. Since I've known her, she has been unrelenting in her pursuit of her goals.
She is a dedicated artist as well as musician, performer, dancer, and designer. Beyond these skills, she has the fortitude and experience to make a lot out of a little. She has honed her talents in these disciplines through persistence and resourcefulness. The experience she has gained makes her an excellent candidate.
Given the right resources, I have no doubt that Allyson would be able to realize and complete a project that the city and the public would be able to take pride in.
Jamie Panzer, Artist
City of Austin Grant recipient, 2014
She is a dedicated artist as well as musician, performer, dancer, and designer. Beyond these skills, she has the fortitude and experience to make a lot out of a little. She has honed her talents in these disciplines through persistence and resourcefulness. The experience she has gained makes her an excellent candidate.
Given the right resources, I have no doubt that Allyson would be able to realize and complete a project that the city and the public would be able to take pride in.
Jamie Panzer, Artist
City of Austin Grant recipient, 2014
Dear Panel Members:
I know Ms. Allyson Lipkin as a dedicated, thoughtful, and creatively talented volunteer of Girls Rock Austin. She gives back to the community as a musician and an artist in many ways, and our program is just one of those.
In addition, her work as DD Dagger is beyond amazing. The live performances , which include multiple dimensions are spectacular, and provides a viewer with a transformative and engaging experience. Supporting an artist of this caliber would make the City of Austin proud--we'd be truly supporting someone who participates in making Austin the very special place it is, a city for the creative class.
Sincerely,
Melinda Chow
Girls Rock Austin
Executive Director
I know Ms. Allyson Lipkin as a dedicated, thoughtful, and creatively talented volunteer of Girls Rock Austin. She gives back to the community as a musician and an artist in many ways, and our program is just one of those.
In addition, her work as DD Dagger is beyond amazing. The live performances , which include multiple dimensions are spectacular, and provides a viewer with a transformative and engaging experience. Supporting an artist of this caliber would make the City of Austin proud--we'd be truly supporting someone who participates in making Austin the very special place it is, a city for the creative class.
Sincerely,
Melinda Chow
Girls Rock Austin
Executive Director
Melissa Bryan
6308 Walnut Hills Drive
Austin, TX 78723
I am writing to express support for the Cultural Contract funding application filed by Allyson Lipkin, who performs under the name DD Dagger.
I have know Allyson since the mid 90s and I’ve watched her artistic prowess develop and mature in the time since. Allyson is committed and passionate, a true visionary. Her multidisciplinary approach to music performance and dance is unique and courageous. DD Dagger’s latest CD release featured a 10 piece band accompanied by 3 dancers -- a choreographed live music performance enhanced by set and costume design. In addition, Allyson organized collaborations by 12 additional musicians for the night’s production. Her inspiring use of live music, performance art and costuming, and choreographed dance are unmatched in Austin. I believe her multidisciplinary approach is incomparable and important.
I am a fellow musician/songwriter and I serve on the Board of Directors of Girls Rock Austin, where Allyson is a volunteer. Her commitment to giving back to the community, collaborating with other artists (as well as instigating collaborations) and pushing artistic bounds make her a crucial component in Austin’s creative community. Support for her adventurous work will help our artistic community thrive.
The City of Austin’s cultural funding is part of what makes our beloved city so great. Thank you for giving local artists such as Allyson the opportunity to develop their art.
Sincerely,
Melissa Bryan
Girls Rock Austin
Board of Directors
6308 Walnut Hills Drive
Austin, TX 78723
I am writing to express support for the Cultural Contract funding application filed by Allyson Lipkin, who performs under the name DD Dagger.
I have know Allyson since the mid 90s and I’ve watched her artistic prowess develop and mature in the time since. Allyson is committed and passionate, a true visionary. Her multidisciplinary approach to music performance and dance is unique and courageous. DD Dagger’s latest CD release featured a 10 piece band accompanied by 3 dancers -- a choreographed live music performance enhanced by set and costume design. In addition, Allyson organized collaborations by 12 additional musicians for the night’s production. Her inspiring use of live music, performance art and costuming, and choreographed dance are unmatched in Austin. I believe her multidisciplinary approach is incomparable and important.
I am a fellow musician/songwriter and I serve on the Board of Directors of Girls Rock Austin, where Allyson is a volunteer. Her commitment to giving back to the community, collaborating with other artists (as well as instigating collaborations) and pushing artistic bounds make her a crucial component in Austin’s creative community. Support for her adventurous work will help our artistic community thrive.
The City of Austin’s cultural funding is part of what makes our beloved city so great. Thank you for giving local artists such as Allyson the opportunity to develop their art.
Sincerely,
Melissa Bryan
Girls Rock Austin
Board of Directors
"Allyson Lipkin has been a critical part of the Austin music and art scene since the mid-90, bridging communities within Austin with her multidisciplinary talents."
Graham Reynolds, Golden Arm Trio/Golden Hornet Project
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Graham Reynolds, Golden Arm Trio/Golden Hornet Project
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