COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Greater Columbus Arts Council board of trustees approved 27 Artists in the Community Grants totaling $28,880.
ARTISTS IN THE COMMUNITY:
Support for artists is provided through Supply Grants, Professional Development Assistance, Research and Development, Film Finishing Funds and Performing Artist Travel Grants. These support programs give artists in the community the opportunity to enhance their skills and create work that helps drive the vibrancy of the arts in Columbus and Franklin County. Applications are accepted monthly and are funded on a first come, first served basis.
Supply Grant Winners
Alice Carpenter, Print Artist – $500
Kim Keffer, Photography/painting – $500
Denise Lancaster, Painter – $500
Marquitta Minniefield, Production Artist – $300
Tona Pearson, Painting/Sculpting – $490
Tomiqua Perry, Painter – $500
Joseph Thompson, Painter – $500
Aina Turiaga, Photography – $460
Mackenzie Turner, Visual Media Artist – $500
Professional Development Grant Winners
Marco Castro – $1,000
Sukanya Chand – $865
Jacci Delaney – $1,000
Jennifer Hansen Gard – $1,000
Forrest Sincoff Gard – $1,000
Mark Gunderson – $765
Anne Holman – $1,000
Aubrey Liston – $1,000
Jayne Strubble – $1,000
Jen Townsend – $1,000
Film Finishing Funds Grant Winners
Jennifer Hansen Gard – $2,500
Joey Hendrickson – $1,500
Eric Homan – $2,500
Performing Artist Travel Grant Winner
James Allison – $1,500
Research and Development Grant Winners
Joey Hendrickson – $1,000
Jennifer Hansen Gard – $1,000
Forrest Sincoff Gard – $1,000
Mackenzie Turner – $1,000
For more information about Arts Council funding and programs, including guidelines and upcoming deadlines, contact Keya Crenshaw, Grants & Services Coordinator, Artists at kcrenshaw@gcac.org.
About the Greater Columbus Arts Council: Through vision and leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Greater Columbus Arts Council supports art and advances the culture of the region. A catalyst for excellence and innovation, we fund exemplary artists and arts organizations and provide programs, events and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community. GCAC thanks the City of Columbus, Franklin County and the Ohio Arts Council for their continued support. www.gcac.org
CONTACT: Jami Goldstein
(614) 221-8492
jgoldstein@gcac.org