Arts grants recipients
To support and encourage the artistic community in PEI
Thirty-one Island artists recently received funding through through the 2024 Indigenous Arts Grants and Spring 2024 PEI Arts Grants programs. These programs support, assist, and encourage the growth of the artistic community in PEI. Funding is available annually to Island-based professional artists through a peer-assessed application process.
“As a young artist, receiving this grant is an incredible opportunity,” said visual artist Fairouz, founder of Fairouz Art. She plans to use the grant to bring to life her vision of a book lover’s dream room with a whimsical, fairy-inspired landscape. “This project symbolizes the transformative power of storytelling. I am looking forward to sharing the profound joy of reading and imagination with the community through my miniatures and stop-motion animation.”
The PEI Arts Grants program was created in 2016 to support professional artists across the province. The Indigenous Arts Grants program was established three years ago to celebrate, highlight, support and encourage the artistic accomplishments of Mi’kmaq creators and other Indigenous artists of Epekwitk (PEI). These programs have funded over 185 artists and 285 projects over the last eight years, with a combined investment of $1,065,220.
There are various streams through which artists can apply for support, including the Visual Arts Materials Grant Create (Creation) Grant, the Share (Dissemination) Grant, and the Learn (Professional Development) Grant.
Artists who received Visual Arts Materials Grants are Sophia Bourque (Crafts) and Grace Charron (Crafts).
Artists who received Create (Creation) Grants are Noella Moore (Visual arts), Jolene Rolle (Crafts), Morgan Varis (Crafts), Shane Arsenault (Music), Millefiore Clarkes (Film and Media Arts), Sarah Nicole Dart (Visual Arts), Ryan E. Drew (Interdisciplinary), Leah Ellis (Interdisciplinary), Adam Florian (Writing and Publishing), Fairouz Gaballa (Visual Arts), Luka Hall (Music), Benton Hartley (Theatre), JoAnna Howlett, (Visual Arts), Emmanuelle LeBlanc (Music), Brenda Little (Writing and Publishing), Phil Mercier (Visual Arts), Scott Parsons (Music), Ariel Sharratt (Music), Hans Wendt (Visual Arts), and Natalie Williams-Calhoun (Music).
Artists who received Share (Dissemination) Grants are Charles Aondo (Music), Suzanne Campbell (Interdisciplinary), Kristian Williams Dart (Theatre), and Dylan Menzie (Music).
Artists who received Learn (Professional Development) Grants are Ethan Peter-Paul (Crafts), Brynn Cutcliffe (Theatre), Adam Hill (Music), Alexandra MacLean (Theatre), and Graham Putnam (Theatre).