CITY ARTS
Overview
With funding from the City of Springfield, the City Arts grant aims to assist practicing Springfield artists by developing their craft while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Springfield. This initiative provides assistance to artists across all artistic disciplines, including Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Literary Arts. This program supports special projects, programs, events, and opportunities occurring between May 10 and November 10, 2024. We welcome applications from a variety of eligible artists. Projects must serve or benefit the Springfield community. They must be open and accessible to the public and should be family friendly. Grants are $3,000 and will be awarded to three individual artists.2024 Recipients and Projects
Reggie Guyton – Performing Arts Guyton’s project is titled Miles by the North Star. It will be a theatrical production exploring the ways in which enslaved people actively sought and fought for their freedom in the United States. Guyton holds a degree in Performing Arts from Blackburn College and is active in Springfield’s theater scene.
Devin Larson – Visual Arts Fae Propaganda is a Renaissance faire and art festival helmed by local artists: Devin Larson, Cee Jones, Bri Skeels, Azia Donovan, and Seth Hedgepath. More about this event can found on Facebook on the Fae Propaganda page. This is the third year for this event!
Jaliyah Ross – Literary Arts Ross is the host of Snaps and Jazz a poetry night where guests and performers are encouraged to dress to impress. These events feature live music and artists in addition to poetry. You can follow Ross on Instagram to stay up to date on her events.