Warsaw Artist Among Arts Commission Grant Recipients
July 5, 2017 at 5:05 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Region 2 includes Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph counties.
Shari Benyousky, Warsaw, is a recipient for literature. In her description for her project, she wrote, “Accidentally running across the story of an unsolved Indiana murder propelled me to research the locale and time period, and then to write an accurate historical novel entitled ‘Down to the Bones.’ The first draft of the manuscript is complete, but needs a professional editor before an agent. My project is to publish a quality manuscript representing Indiana's charm and people.”
The Arts Commission this year accepted grant applications from artists in the disciplines of dance, literature, music and theatre, as well as from folk artists for projects related to these traditional disciplines. As in years past, artists could request grant amounts up to $2,000 for career development projects. Just over 100 artists submitted applications this year.
“Whether they have an established career or are emerging, artists living and working in Indiana contribute to both the cultural fabric and economy of our state,” said Lewis C. Ricci, IAC executive director. “Through our Creative Economy research, we know Indiana has a higher percentage of self-employed artists than the national average. All the more reason these grants are critical to an artist’s career.”
A complete listing of FY2018 grant recipients and their project descriptions can be found at www.in.gov/arts/files/FY18-IAP.pdf.
Earlier this year volunteer peer panels, convened by the IAC, reviewed Individual Artist Program project proposals. The IAP grants, totaling $89,850, were among more than 400 funding recommendations for artists and community-based cultural program providers approved June 16 during the Commission’s Quarterly Business Meeting in Indianapolis.
The Arts Commission launched the Individual Artist Program in 1999 following a two-year research study of artists’ needs. The outcome helped formulate a strategic approach to assisting artists and encouraging community impact, according to a news release from the commission.
Region 2 includes Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph counties.
Shari Benyousky, Warsaw, is a recipient for literature. In her description for her project, she wrote, “Accidentally running across the story of an unsolved Indiana murder propelled me to research the locale and time period, and then to write an accurate historical novel entitled ‘Down to the Bones.’ The first draft of the manuscript is complete, but needs a professional editor before an agent. My project is to publish a quality manuscript representing Indiana's charm and people.”
The Arts Commission this year accepted grant applications from artists in the disciplines of dance, literature, music and theatre, as well as from folk artists for projects related to these traditional disciplines. As in years past, artists could request grant amounts up to $2,000 for career development projects. Just over 100 artists submitted applications this year.
“Whether they have an established career or are emerging, artists living and working in Indiana contribute to both the cultural fabric and economy of our state,” said Lewis C. Ricci, IAC executive director. “Through our Creative Economy research, we know Indiana has a higher percentage of self-employed artists than the national average. All the more reason these grants are critical to an artist’s career.”
A complete listing of FY2018 grant recipients and their project descriptions can be found at www.in.gov/arts/files/FY18-IAP.pdf.
Earlier this year volunteer peer panels, convened by the IAC, reviewed Individual Artist Program project proposals. The IAP grants, totaling $89,850, were among more than 400 funding recommendations for artists and community-based cultural program providers approved June 16 during the Commission’s Quarterly Business Meeting in Indianapolis.
The Arts Commission launched the Individual Artist Program in 1999 following a two-year research study of artists’ needs. The outcome helped formulate a strategic approach to assisting artists and encouraging community impact, according to a news release from the commission.
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