Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Arts Council issued the following announcement on January 28.
59 Grants Awarded to Support the Work of Artists in a Five-County Triad Region
Counties include Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph
Winston-Salem, NC – Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and ArtsGreensboro are proud to announce Artist Support Grants, totaling $84,500, were awarded to 59 artists in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph counties to support professional and artistic development. The grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, as part of a statewide initiative to support artists. Included in the list of grantees are seven filmmakers supported by the Elliot Bowles Memorial Fund of the North Carolina Arts Foundation.
“Over the last couple of months, Arts Council has worked closely with ArtsGreensboro to focus on supporting individual artists across Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph counties,” said Chase Law, President and CEO of Arts Council. “Through this process, 265 applicants submitted requests for the Artist Support Grant which demonstrates the ongoing need to provide financially for artists during the pandemic and beyond. Thanks to the North Carolina Arts Council and Elliot Bowles Memorial Fund of the North Carolina Arts Foundation, we are fortunate to be able to support 59 artists through this offering. By working with ArtsGreensboro, we are furthering our mission to serve artists across Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.”
"I am pleased we had such a rich and diverse group of Artist Support applicants. The creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of the final grantees are remarkable,” commented Laura Way, ArtsGreensboro President/CEO. “Our five-county region had more applicants and awardees than anywhere else in the state of North Carolina—a testament to the commitment and tenacity of our artists to live, work, and create in our region. The Artist Support Grants are the bedrock to our ability to support artists. We thank our funders, supporters, colleagues, and the North Carolina Arts Council for making the grant program possible."
More than 250 applications were received, with awards ranging from $400 to $2,000 in the following disciplines: visual arts and crafts, literature, film, dance, music, performing arts, and spoken word.
Grantee Alberto Gonzalez of Randolph County states, “I am very excited to have received the Artist Support Grant, which will improve the production of my company, AV Creative Studios. Without the financial support, I would not be able to fund for myself in these strange and tough times. This grant will allow me to bring my vision to life: launching my photo work line to promote my art in various mediums and exploring my craft as an evolving artist. I am grateful for the opportunity given.” (www.avcreatives.co )
Grantees by county:
DAVIDSON COUNTY (1)
Hope Holmes
DAVIE COUNTY (2)
Beth Andrews
Amanda Bury
Christina Tyler
FORSYTH COUNTY (16)
Dyadrik Borges
Tim Bowman
Jessica Buchanan
Charmaine Cadeau
Janelle Di Lizio
Anita Justice
Janice Lancaster
Jamera McQueen-Smith
Barbara Mellin
Preetam Nayak
William Scheidt
Tonya Sheffield
Jessica Singerman
Victoria Vassar
Chris Yon and Taryn Griggs
GUILFORD COUNTY (37)
Marilynn Barr
Andrew Bowen
Dakota Bracey
Ashley Virginia Buffa
Adam Carlin
Bradley Caviness
Steven M. Cozart
Colin Cutler
Duane Cyrus
Anna Luisa Daigneault
Micah Daw
Lawrence Feir
Robin Gee
Angela L. Gunter
Ron Harris
Krystal Hart
Tamra Hunt
Korinn Annette Jefferies
Maia Kamil
Steven Landish
Elliot Miley
Elijah Miller
Zithobile Nxumalo
Kelley O'Brien
Derek Palacio
Katie Wall Podracky
Constance Reynolds
Jenna Rice
Alexis Rodriguez
Karl Ronnevik
Watricia Shuler
Julia Ridley Smith
Ann Tilley
Angela Tripp
April Whiting
Daron Whitmore
antoine Williams
RANDOLPH COUNTY (3)
Cara Bevan
Alberto Gonzalez
Chris Thompson
The lead arts councils, ArtsGreensboro and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, administered the grant process and conducted a review panel to determine awardees. More information about these grant recipients can be found on ArtsGreensboro and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s websites.
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