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The Growing Artist Project is an expansion of what The Annex, located in the New London Arts District, is currently doing and represents for the New London community. A mentorship cohort that will directly affect new and experienced New London artists.
It includes 5 events centered around showcasing and developing the 5 selected recipients. These events are free to the public and promote positivity through the community. This funding will allow us to focus on uplifting under represented creatives to expand their craft in multiple ways. Working one on one with the experienced artists who have been flourishing in the New London art community for over 15 years.. It will focus on helping the creatives learn the process of curating and creating an art exhibit. This includes: studio practices, creating a business, such as assisting them in monetizing their work by creating a line of merchandise (prints, stickers, t-shirts, etc.), they will also have an on camera interview to help tell their individual story, all leading up to them showcasing their artwork at The Annex for 5 weeks.
Here at The Annex we are made up of diverse, bilingual individuals who will work one on one with each selected artist. Our community centers the needs of the working class, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals because we represent these communities ourselves. This funding will allow the participants to create future income and potentially a long term creative path that will aid in the growth of New London’s flourishing artistic community and businesses.
This idea encapsulates techniques that our core crew of artists have learned over the last 15 to 20 years. On our own and together we have developed our individual artistic skills and grown as artistic entrepreneurs. We are in direct contact with and have already been working with independent artists who are currently struggling to find a way to have financial security. Over the last 2 decades we have constantly witnessed the difficulty artists in New London have faced when trying to develop their careers.
This project will benefit our community of artists, giving the New London creative scene an open and inviting reputation. When artists are paid for their services it gives them time and space to improve their life. When we thrive as creators we share this success with the communities we call home. Creative opportunity events improve the overall health and wellness of the entire community. The relief of funds is a major game changer for those who can barely afford their rent, let alone funding their entrepreneurial endeavors, such as developing their art.
This will give each artist involved tools and ideas on how to be sustainable and profitable from their artistic practices. Each opportunity to thrive for artists leads to continuous growth and improvement in the arts community. Each artist will walk away with a network of mentors and continue to spread their talent.
The Cultural Coalition partnered with the City of Norwich, City of New London, and the Town of Stonington to manage and administer municipal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated for arts & culture through grant programs and special projects. The grant programs were funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are intended to support investments that help our local economy continue to address Covid-19 impact and recovery.
Jose Serrano is a film and digital photographer based in New London, Connecticut. He specializes in Portrait and Street Photography, capturing photographs of models, musicians, strangers and events. Most of Jose’s work is photographed in New London ranging from Downtown New London to Ocean Beach. You can find Jose’s work on his instagram @jose.u.serrano or on single covers like Brid’s - Let You Go and Kelanore’ - Know.
What inspires Jose is the 90s , NYC , movies and Photographers such as William Eggleston , Vuhlandes, Levi Turner , Dee Knows and Maria Vega.
Jose is putting together his exhibit with the help of the Annex crew! Taking place early May 2024.
More info to follow soon!
Hi there, are you an artist or creator? Are you interested in developing your skills and creations? If so this opportunity might be for you!
The Growing Artist Project is an expansion of what The Annex, located in the New London Cultural District, is currently doing and represents for the New London community. A mentorship cohort that will directly affect new and experienced New London artists. This is a funded project that will allow us to focus on uplifting under-represented creatives to expand their craft in multiple ways. Working one on one with the experienced artists who have been flourishing in the New London art community for over 15 years. It will focus on helping the creatives learn the process of curating and creating an art exhibit. This includes: studio practices, creating a business, such as assisting them in monetizing their work by creating a line of merchandise (prints, stickers, t-shirts, etc.), they will also have an on camera interview to help tell their individual story, all leading up to them showcasing their artwork at The Annex for 5 weeks.
EACH ARTIST GROWTH MENTORSHIP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
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