After many labors — including years of attempting to secure individual artist grants in the state in which I live, and many voices (including my own!) telling me there is no money available for arts empowering marginal populations — I have been able to secure a seed grant from The Pollination Project. This generous grant will make possible an art exhibition of works by the homeless, formerly homeless, and victims of domestic violence to whom I have been devoting many volunteer hours since November of 2013, scheduled for July 2014 at the Southwestern Indiana Arts Council gallery in downtown Evansville.
“there is no money available for arts empowering marginal populations ” such a harsh reality for so many. I’m glad we are part of the solution on this issue. Thank you for your work despite the odds.