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2017 Third Round of Artist Project Grants

Approval of 29 projects by local artists

Edmonton artists feed our arts ecosystem as they pursue projects that develop their practice, advance creative thought and contribute to an art form. The projects span from the first draft of a play, residencies, experimenting in a new medium, to tool rental – all aiding in the artists’ artistic and professional advancement.

The Edmonton Arts Council accepts project grant applications three times a year: “small grants” of up to $5,000 twice a year and “large grants” up to $25,000 once a year. Our next intake is February 15, 2018.

Image: “Strength of the Wolf” by Metis Japanese-Canadian illustrator Mia Ohki.

Métis-Japanese-Canadian illustrator Mia Ohki will be examining the interaction of minority cultures and underrepresented groups with historical events in a new body of work. Her application included material costs to ensure her work will be exhibition quality. Where artists like Ohki are just beginning, others require funds to complete a current project. Conor McNally is filming his first music video with local band nêhiyawak. Having self-financed the principal photography, McNally is receiving funds to complete the post-production of the video set to release in early 2018.

Image: Conor McNally’s principal photography for nêhiyawak’s new music video featuring Marilyn Dumont.

Most artists will be staying close to home as they work on their project but others have to travel a little farther. Leila Plouffe has been accepted to a two-month residency at the Icelandic Textiles Centre (Textílsetur Íslands) and Kiruthika Rathanaswami will be travelling to meet with classical Indian experts in Vancouver and India. Rathanaswami is excited to develop new pieces in bharata natyam style of dance with the music composed according to her choreography.

Image: Kiruthika Rathanaswami performing bharata natyam style of dance. Photo by Ron Sangha Photography.

Below is the full list of the third round of Project Grants approved through our peer jury review process:

Alexander Ajuzieogu [AKA Alex Juzzy] | working with Doug Organ at Edmontone Studio to produce a Gospel Album featuring Afro-Canadian artists

Alyson Davies | cyanotype prints responding to poems by Mary Pinkoski

Beth Graham| write the first draft of a new play based on the real-life story of Jeanne Hebuterne, the mistress of the famous painter Amedeo Modigliani

Brenley Charkow | mentorship opportunity under the guidance of The Citadel and Jackie Maxwell

Carter & the Capitals | record ten original funk-soul songs for their debut album

Conor McNally | completion of a music video for nêhiyawak’s track “Page” featuring a reading by Métis poet, Marilyn Dumont

Elena Belyea | produce the professional premiere of her play Cleave through her ad hoc theatre company Tiny Bear Jaws, presented in partnership with Edmonton’s Fringe Theatre in March 2018

Emily Chu | expanding her illustration practice with experimental embroidery for a line of clothing

Gail Sidonie Sobat | write a historical novel based on experiences of new immigrants to Alberta and the Bosnian conflicts in the 1990s

Harley Morison | development of The Listening Room by Michaela Jeffery to preview at the ATB Financial Arts Barns in January 2018

Hilary Mussell | rent welding equipment and purchase materials for new sculptural work

Jeannie Vandekerkhove | interdisciplinary body of work that revolves around dance, sound art, and film inspired by abandoned properties in and around the Edmonton area

Kathy Fisher | editing and post production to complete a short documentary of her grandfather during WWI

Kiruthika Rathanaswami | choreograph three new works in a bharata natyam repertoire in Vancouver and have music recorded for each of the works in Bangalore, India

Laurel Sproule | write a Young Adult novel dealing with body image and bullying

Leila Plouffe | two-month residency at the Icelandic Textiles Centre (Textílsetur Íslands) in Blonduos, Iceland

Leslea Kroll | riding the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) network for the creation of a new writing project Ride the Red Thread

Mia Ohki | materials for a new body of work examining of the interaction of minority cultures and underrepresented groups with historical events

Mohsin Zaman | Edmonton Folk Music Festival's first artist-in-residence to produce his third independent album

Nicole Moeller | development of her new play The Ballad of Peachtree Rose probing into the investigative technique known as “Mr. Big”

Nisha Patel | initiating the first spoken word poet artist residency at Nook Cafe, February to April, 2018

Paula Kirman | produce a short documentary that follows an anti-war activist and musician as he learns his family's contribution to a pro-Nazi Edmonton monument

Rebecca Campbell | development for a documentary exploring the controversy surrounding In Vitro Fertilization and Egg Donation

Sara Campos-Silvius and Rebecca John | create a short movement-based theatre piece exploring faith and belief

Stacey Cann | creation of How to Build a Wall performance piece that uses humor and absurdity to confront real issues of protection, isolation, and building barriers

Stephen Robinson | building off of his 52skillz project to produce a pilot for a web series called “Stephen vs. The Children” where kids showcase their talents.

Wei Li | production of a new series of paintings

Yong Fei Guan | creation of four contemporary sculptures using recycled plastic that will reflect on Chinese local heritage

Want to apply to have your project funded? The deadline for artist project grants is February 15!

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Equity & Access Grant 2022 Recipients

The EAC’s Equity and Access in the Arts program invests in a thriving and diverse arts community by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access. Through Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton, the EAC is committed to supporting a wide range of artforms and communities, which includes increased support for artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking groups. 

Parallel to the Grants for Individuals & Collectives, there are three streams in this program:  Stream 1: Exploration and Experimentation ($5000 grants), Stream 2: Skills and Career Development (up to $10,000), and Stream 3: Major Artist-Driven Projects (up to $25,000).    

In this third cycle of the program, 46 applications were recommended for funding, for a total investment of $590,685.  

Curious about the successful applicants from the June 2022 intake? Read on… 

Top: Beadwork by Moriah Crocker, photo supplied by the artist. Bottom: Circle of Life, graphite pencil carving by Thomas Jacob. Photo supplied by the artist.

For Stream 1 of the program – Exploration and Experimentation – 19 applicants were recommended for funding ($5,000 each) for a total investment of $95,000. Congratulations to the following recipients: 

Brenda LePage will use the advice of mentor Jen Grisanti for rewrites of three scripts using Grisanti's Story Therapy principles. 

DOM FOOL will dedicate time for their painting practice and explore abstract-figurative style in new mediums and techniques. 

Eliana Parrado will research and document South American folk music traditions. 

Giovana Bervian will research and study sounds produced by natural elements in nature. 

Josh Sahunta will undertake research and exploration into the music of his East Asian heritage. 

Julio Munhoz will research small family farms in rural areas surrounding Edmonton for a future documentary film project. 

Juwayriya Abdullah will create a collection of genre paintings to capture the diversity in the habitual routines of people in Canada. 

Karen Peterson will create a poetry manuscript about the offspring of homesteaders in Alberta (on unceded Native land). 

Kelsey Calder will expand her painting skillset to include 3D elements and explore alternatives to traditional canvas. 

Kyle Aleekuk will explore animation and video to communicate the value of land-based experiences such as hunting, harvesting, and gardening from a contemporary urban Indigenous perspective. 

Lisa Bui will work on Chinese Ghost Stories We Tell Ourselves, a communal horror tabletop roleplaying game based on Chinese ghost stories and cultural interpretations. 

Medgine Mathurin will explore musicality in her poetry practice, both in writing and performance. 

Moriah Crocker will continue documenting her beadwork practice, highlighting the labour and work involved in creating the things we choose to wear daily. 

Morteza Abedinifard will research and collect musical ideas and themes from Persian-Kurdish music traditions to experiment with creating descriptive/narrative music. 

Reckie Lloyd will explore new ways of creating meaningful cultural paintings. 

Rusengo Sebineza will dedicate time and resources to the exploration of new music composition and creation. 

Skye Grinde will take time to expanding her talents as a designer and sewist to further her knowledge into pattern drafting and construction for disabled, plus sized, and marginalized bodies. 

Thomas Jacob will create micro sculptures on tips of pencils, creating a series of work that depicts Canadian culture, people, and life. 

Zahra Kheirieh will explore and experiment with Persian tile painting. 

Josh Sahunta performing at the Calgary Stampede. Josh will be undertaking research into the music of his East Asian heritage with grant. Photo credit: Shaylon Borque

For Stream 2 of the program – Skills and Career Development – 6 applicants were recommended for funding for a total investment of $53,583. Congratulations to the following recipients:    

Braxton Garneau will pursue a 10-week mentorship program, working with established arts professional Michelle Schultz to develop skills, knowledge, and capabilities to build a sustainable career as a visual artist. 

Charles Peters will create a solo-performance piece exploring gender queerness and bisexuality combining clown, spoken word poetry, burlesque, and installation art. 

Kaylee Ford will expand her proficiency in oil paints to introduce a queer voice into an otherwise traditional discipline. 

Lexi Pendzich, a woman and member of the LGBTQ+ community, will seek artistic mentorship to acquire skills for expanding her lens-based practice into videography and projection work. 

Natércia Napoleão will attend a 20-week dramaturgical mentorship at Factory Theatre (Toronto, ON) with Company Dramaturge Matt McGeachy. 

Tia Kushniruk attended the One North Clown Mask and Clown Intensive in Sudbury from July 21 - August 8, 2022. 

Top: This summer Tia Kushniruk traveled to Ontario for the One North Clown and Creation Intensive. Photo supplied by the artist. Bottom: Kyla Pascal and Kathryn Lennon, co-editors of Hungry Zine, will be using their grant to fund a second year of the publication. Photo supplied by the artists.

For stream 3 of the program – Major Artist-Driven Projects – 21 applicants were recommended for funding for a total investment of $442,102. Congratulations to the following recipients: 

Aksam Alyousef will write and workshop the second and the final draft of his new play "Reincarnation". 

Charm Logan will create a heavy metal art piece to be mounted on an exterior wall in the inner city as a tribute honoring the Métis children. 

Chelsie Young will create an EP of recordings for Country radio and distribute to station programmers.  

Crystle Lightning’s new play Evandalism, co-written by Lightning and MC RedCloud, explores the journey of self-discovery through impactful storytelling while offering mentorship to Enoch Nation youth within Edmonton's theatre industry. 

Cynthia Hamar will launch a robust marketing campaign for her upcoming release "Joint & Marrow" to ensure the success of the release goals in engaging current audiences and pursuing new markets. 

Elisa Mair-Sánchez will mount a developmental workshop of El Funeral, a multidisciplinary, site-specific, bilingual play in February 2023. 

Fabiola Belarmino de Farias Amorim’s piece "Curious and Cold: The Story of an Immigrant Quartet" is a music tale that celebrates Edmonton and Canada as a mosaic of different cultures. 

Gomathi Boorada will create a Kuchipudi Dance drama/ Indonesian shadow puppetry presentation, for young audiences, neurodiverse with ASL interpretation. 

AuTash will create a 90-minute thriller theatre project about empowered Iranian Muslim women fighting against their government, their families, and their country’s culture. 

James Agecoutay will develop a showcase set with three musicians for showcase opportunities at the Alberta Touring Alliance, and Ontario Presents in the fall of 2022. 

Jessica Baker will create a debut album including two supporting music videos and release campaign to build community. 

Jessica Holtby will produce a full-length album of children's songs and two music videos. 

Jessica L'Heureux will develop her web series ALLIANCE, to submit to the competitive Francophone fund CRÉATEURS EN SÉRIE, whose financial support will allow the production of this web series. 

Kathryn Lennon will use her grant to fund the second year of publishing of "Hungry Zine", which includes 3 issues (print and digital) and a literary cookbook. 

Katie Yoner will create an 18-minute rat-clown theatre piece following the characters Fingers and Shrimp. 

Marek Tyler will develop askô (following those who showed 'the way'), Tyler's multi-media performance of the way his nêhiyaw family teachings are revealed. Musicians will perform nine compositions with audio-reactive multi-screen projected visuals. 

Maria Fekecz-Mangan will research the aspects of an adaptable and interactive dance piece that incorporates gestures, full body movements and verbal language centered around a table. 

Mariel Buckley will head out on tour throughout Ontario, the N/S Eastern United States, the UK, and Germany opening (as a duo) for the Bros. Landreth. 

Michelle Lavoie will invite 2SLGBTQ youths, seniors, and Elders to create and publicly exhibit artwork to make visible still silent stories and showcase diverse experiences of 2SLGBTQ communities living in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). 

Shyanne Duquette’s theatre project Omisimawiw will tell a story about reconnecting to Indigenous identity, based on her real meeting with her biological sister unexpectedly on the Edmonton LRT. 

Tai Grauman will develop Romeo and Juliet: A Métis love story at Métis crossing in preparation for a workshop production summer 2023. 

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The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts is pleased to inform you that Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the 2019 cycle of our Artist Project Grants are due July 31, 2018. Feel free to visit our website for updated FAQ, Guidelines and submission instructions, or go directly to the LOI submission form on Submittable.com. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Foundation at [email protected] or 323-257-7853.

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"We taught an all-ages, all-levels workshop on making dance films awhile back and it was really fun to expand the participants’ ideas about this. A lot of them were concerned with the idea that you have to be a highly trained dancer to make a dance film. We talked about how dance cinema can also mean things like choreographing the camera action over a still object or choreographing an object rather than a body." - Marion Walker, for their online premiere of "We Won't Be In Love Much Longer."http://bit.ly/1CdsaaS

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New Music USA project grants awarded

New Music USA project grants awarded

So this thing that I work on, the platform for New Music USA’s grantmaking, is once again in high gear. Yesterday we awarded 62 more projects with almost $300,000.

But the best part is that you can follow any of the projects you like. The project pages let you dig into everything we awarded, and you can sign up for updates, and make sure not to miss the chance to buy tickets or recordings when…

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Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble collaborates with composers Sarah Kirkland Snider, Marc Mellits, Gyan Riley, John Luther Adams, Zoe Keating, and Michael Lowenstern on their project Music in their Words.

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On Friday November 21st, Pauline Oliveros performs at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, in collaboration with Thingamajigs Performance Group.