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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2013, St. John’s, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) awarded $10,000 in grants to eleven artists and groups through its Professional Artists’ Travel Fund (PATF), between December 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.
The PATF helps professional artists and groups avail of unexpected opportunities that will enhance their artistic careers. These activities could include a presentation of the artist’s work, a professional development opportunity that is not available in the province, or celebration of the artist’s work. Artists access the fund to travel within the province, throughout Canada, and internationally.
“The grants through this program help pave the way for artists to avail of career developing opportunities,” says Reg Winsor, executive director of the NLAC. “Not only does the fund support Newfoundland and Labrador artists with furthering themselves professionally, it also increases arts and cultural representation of our provincial talent abroad.”
Some of the artists funded for travel include Terry Stone, who travelled to Los Angeles, CA to attend the 2013 Academy Awards as First Assistant Director for the film Buzkashi Boys, which was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. Baytown, Larry Foley, and Pilot to Bombardier all attended the ECMAs in Halifax, NS to perform in a variety of showcases. As well, Stefanie Smith and Susan Lee Stephen both travelled to London, ON to show their work in a group exhibition called Tour de Force in the Jonathan Bancroft-Snell Gallery.
The PATF renews every four months and typically awards $10,000 each session. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, but once funds are exhausted no new applications can be considered until the next granting session. Applications for the April to July 2013 grant session are now being accepted.
Media enquiries:
Joshua Jamieson
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Phone: (709) 726-2212
Toll free: 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only)
jjamieson@nlac.ca
The NLAC is a non-profit Crown agency created in 1980 by The Arts Council Act. Its mission is to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Council is governed by a volunteer board of 13 appointed by government, reflecting regional representation of the province. This includes 10 professional artists who provide sectoral representation of the arts community; one community representative (with an interest in the arts); one business representative (with an interest in the arts); and one representative of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation (non-voting). The NLAC receives an annual grant of $2.1 million from the Province to support a variety of granting programs, program delivery, office administration, and communications. It also seeks support from the public and private sector. It supports the following artistic disciplines: dance, film, multidiscipline, music, theatre, visual art, and writing.
Professional Artists’ Travel Fund
Grant Recipients
December 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013
Total Number of Grants: 11
Total Awarded: $10,085
Baytown
St. John’s
$1,000
March 7, 2013
Baytown traveled to Halifax, NS to showcase at the 2013 ECMAs on the Breakout Stage and on the MusicNL stage.
Brad Jefford Trio+
St. John’s
$1,000
January 9, 2013
The Brad Jefford Trio+ were invited to showcase at the 2013 Open Waters Festival in Halifax, NS.
Duo Concertante
St. John’s
$1,000
January 24, 2013
Duo Concertante traveled to Toronto, ON to showcase at the 2013 Canadian Arts Presenters Association Conference.
Larry Foley
St. John’s
$962
March 6, 2013
Larry traveled to Halifax, NS for the 2013 ECMAs as a nominee for Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year and to showcase on the MusicNL stage.
Urve Manuel
Gillams
$750
January 23, 2013
Urve traveled to St. John's to attend the opening of the national group exhibition, Boxed In, which included her work. She also viewed the installation site at IIIFiftyOne (351 Water Street) as one of the finalists for the proposed art work for the new building.
Pilot to Bombardier
St. John’s
$1,000
March 6, 2013
Pilot to Bombardier travelled to Halifax, NS to showcase at the 2013 ECMAs on the Rising Star stage and MusicNL stage.
Vernon Regehr
St. John’s
$983
December 1, 2012
Vernon traveled to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago where he performed with the University of Trinidad and Tobago string quartet in residence as a guest performer.
Stefanie Smith
St. John’s
$1,000
March 6, 2013
Stefanie traveled to London, ON to attend the opening of the group exhibit Tour de Force which included her work, at the Jonathan Bancroft-Snell Gallery.
Susan Lee Stephen
St. John’s
$1,000
March 6, 2013
Susan traveled to London, ON to attend the opening of the group exhibit Tour de Force which included her work, at the Jonathan Bancroft-Snell Gallery.
Terry Stone
St. John’s
$1,000
February 20, 2013
Terry traveled to Los Angeles, CA to attend the 2013 Academy Awards as First Assistant Director for the film Buzkashi Boys, which was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film.
Krista Vincent
St. John’s
$390
March 19, 2013
Krista traveled to Windsor, ON for a four day residency at the University of Windsor which included rehearsals and a performance with composer David Litke.
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