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NALAC FUND FOR THE ARTS
2008-2009 Individual Artist Awards
Brent Beltran National City, CA Literature $4,200
The Red CalacArts Guerrilla Chapbook Series, a collection of small books of poetry by young, socially and politically conscious Chican@ and Latin@ poets.
Ana De Orbegoso New York, NY Visual Arts $3,000
You Are Here/Te Encuentras Aqui, a project that uses a popular interactive icon -- the life-size cutout -- to highlight an intermingling of cultures that transcends geographical boundaries.
Nicolas Dumit Estevez Bronx, NY Interdisciplinary Arts $2,500
For “Borderless” a private action formatted as a public intervention which reaches out to a wider audience through panels, presentations, debates, TV and radio interviews and workshops in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and NY.
Nicole Elmer Austin, TX Media Arts $2,800
For the post-production for the film Dangerous Sounds of Others, a complex love story which explores truth and the necessity of secrets as two classical musicians, Alejandro and Nina Cantú, struggle with addictions and jealousy games.
Michael John Garcés Los Angeles, CA Theater Arts $6,000
For the creation of a community-collaborative theater troupe that engages critical social and economic justice issues faced by day laborers and domestic workers.
Guillermo Gómez-Peña San Francisco, CA Performance Art $3,800
For Multiple Journeys: The Life and Work of Gómez-Peña
Sandra Guardado Austin, TX Media Arts $2,800
The Two Trinities, a documentary exploring the Trinity Foundation and its leader Ole Anthony in their holy quest to bring down televangelists who prey on the poor and the desperate.
Adál Maldonado New York, NY Multi-disciplinary $2,500
“Blueprints of a Nation” is an installation that will contain artifacts created to represent El Spirit Republic de Puerto Rico.
Eren McGinnis Tucson, AZ Media $4,000
To complete the research and shooting of a 60 minute PBS documentary titled, Abuelito Aventurero/Adventurous Grandfather.
Esau Melendez Chicago, Il Media $3,000
Immigrant Nation! which chronicles a people's fight for justice and the story of Elvira Arellano, the undocumented woman from Chicago who became the symbol for millions of undocumented immigrants.
Abinadi Meza Minneapolis, MN Media Arts $3,000
El Museo de Voces captures the voices of immigrants and presents them as historical documents of cultural importance. The voices will be presented as visually empty museum vitrines, as transparent boxes--each filled with a single human voice.
Elisha Miranda New York, NY Interdisciplinary $2,800
For PANDORA’S, a multimedia theater production featuring monologues and documentary shorts which sheds light on the Latin@ queer experience.
Michelle Ortiz Philadelphia, PA Multi-disciplinary $2,800
To develop themes and create a new body of work in preparation for Las Gallas-Philagrafika.
Sandra Pena Sarmiento San Antonio, TX Multi-disciplinary $5,000
For Toile de Glace: Urban Pastorals of a Darkening Era.
Laura Perez West Hollywood, CA Media Arts $2,500
For research, on-site investigation, interviews and shooting of the documentary, DEATH OF A small TOWN.
Marlene Ramírez Cancio Brooklyn, NY Media Arts $3,000
For post production of Tercer Impacto, a video satire which parodies Univisión’s Primer Impacto and Fulana artistic fees.
Omar G. Ramirez Las Vegas, NV Visual Arts $3,200
For YOU-Niverse Mural Project where Latino and Black youth in Las Vegas will participate in researching, designing and fabricating a mural that encourages the saving of our natural and cultural resources.
Ruben Salazar Waco, TX Visual Arts $2,900
For Papel Picado Traditions using traditional Mexican processes and collaborations with community elders and teens.
Minerva Tapia Chula Vista, CA Dance $2,500
For The Dances of Juan Soldado a new piece that will be performed in the border cities of San Diego and Tijuana.
Juana Valdes New York, NY Visual Arts $2,500
For the production of the artwork and documentation of Tranquil Waterways and The Journey Within.
Vito Jesus Valdez Detroit, MI Visual Arts $2,800
For the Cornfield Mural Restoration in the southwest Detroit community.
Elio Villafranca Bronx, NY Music $20,000
To compose a concerto of three movements for a contemporary symphonic orchestra featuring Afro Cuban percussion and a mariachi ensemble at MECA in Houston, Texas.
Recipient of the The NFA/Heineken Green Ribbon Master Artist Music Grant
NALAC FUND FOR THE ARTS
2008-2009 Organization Awards
Arte, Inc . New Haven, CT Multi-Disciplinary $2,500
For General operating support which will assist in strengthening Arte Inc.’s mission and goals which are to support Latino art and culture in the Connecticut area.
Association of Hispanic Arts New York, NY Multi-Disciplinary $3,800
For AHA Artist Learning and Resource Center which provides workshops, services, computer lab, and personal consulting for artists.
Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance Bronx, NY Dance $4,200
To Strengthen Infrastructure with Human Resources at the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance.
Calpulli Mexican Dance Co Jackson Heights, NY Dance $3.500
To initiate three interrelated, capacity-building initiatives: 1) Hire part time development staff 2) Acquire a shared office space for administration; 3) Revive board recruitment efforts.
Conjunto Heritage Taller San Antonio, TX Music $5,000
For Conjunto in the Community: Intergenerational Studio Classes and Conjunto Jams.
El Centro Su Teatro Denver, CO Multi-Disciplinary $3,200
For General Operating Support to allow El Centro Su Teatro to produce the Main Stage Season, arts and education programs, and a film, poetry, and music festival.
Esperanza Peace and Justice Center San Antonio, TX Multi-Disciplinary $4,500
For Tesoros de San Antonio South Texas Tour; performances by several of the sabias of San Antonio music, both locally and regionally in public spaces, community centers, schools, and historically-significant venues.
Fiesta DC Washington, DC Multi-Disciplinary $4,500
For the Latino 2009 Festival which takes place in South West DC September 27, 2009.
La Casa de la Raza Santa Barbara, CA Multi-Disciplinary $2,800
For Preserving the Legend: Building a Sustainable Cultural Arts Movement at La Casa de la Raza.
MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana San Jose, CA Multi-Disciplinary $3,200
For the 3rd Chicana/o Biennial Exhibition; a no-fee juried group show that features the work of several Chicana/o artists from the Bay Area and other western U.S. states.
The Providence Latin American Film Festival Providence, RI Media Arts $2,800
To support the 17th Providence Latin American Film Festival
Santa Cecilia Orchestra Los Angeles, CA Music $2,800
For General Operating support that will strengthen the core programs for performance and outreach that define Santa Cecilia Orchestra’s mission for 2008-2009.
Serie Project Austin, TX Visual Arts $4,200
To build the organization's capacity to earn income through print sales and an updated, more streamlined website.
Talento Bilingüe de Houston Houston, TX Multi-disciplinary $2,800
For presentation of a new work by Angeles Romero, “Puntos de Fuga” www.tbhcenter.org
Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc . Philadelphia, PA Multi-disciplinary $3,500
For two major exhibits of mixed media visual arts and artist residencies that will explore the challenging realities in Puerto Rican communities in two urban centers, Santurce and Philadelphia.
Teatro IATI New York, NY Theatre $2,900
For Double Laboratory – Two Workshops, One Showcase.
Teatro Vision San Jose, CA Theatre $2,500
For Artistic Creation – Artistic Collaboration - Artistic Access for Teatro Visions 25th Anniversary Season.
NALAC receives generous support from the Ford Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Southwest Airlines, MetLife Foundation, Heineken USA, Texas Commission on the Arts, The Tobin Endowment, City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, Tucson Pima Arts Council, San Antonio Area Foundation, Our Lady of the Lake University, P.E.C. Charities, NALAC members, individual donors and volunteers.
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