MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants

MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grants

08.12.2020 . Uncategorized
Midtown Houston has awarded six organizational grants of $4,000 and seven individual artist grants of $1,500, allowing artists and art organizations to fund free and open-to-the-public community cultural art projects and performances in Midtown. The grant recipients partnered with area businesses and community organizations in their works. The projects are timely, relevant, and will be a catalyst for uniting Midtown while supporting area businesses. 
 
The recipients of this year’s micro-grants are as follows:
 
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
  1. Houston Cinema Arts Society
  2. Lawndale Art and Performance
  3. Diverse Works
  4. Dance Source Houston
  5. MUSIQA
  6. Young Audiences
 
ARTISTS
  1. Independent Dancer And Choreographer Adam Castenada
  2. Multi-disciplinary Artist, Poet Peace P.
  3. Director/Playwright/Filmaker Oni Chambers-Muhammad
  4. Photographer Patricia Ramirez
  5. Stage Play Director Troy Scheid
  6. Professional Choreographer, Dancer Jacquelyne Boe
  7. Muralist Shelbi Nicole Gregory
These micro-grants were made possible by funding from  the City of Houston Office of Cultural Affairs and the Houston Arts Alliance.