The Building Arts Equity program brought together artists of colour from African, Black, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean and Middle Easter descent to create a funding program that met their needs. Photo courtesy of SaskCulture.
Aster Ghebermicael, an applicant and assessor for the first round of funding, says she was surprised when she discovered a grant that she could apply to based on her cultural heritage. “I didn't think there would be a grant for someone just like me,” she says. ”I loved to see that there is this movement of welcoming other cultures to show their artistic side, as I feel like we all want to be seen and heard. I had such a huge network of artists open up to me that are willing to mentor and help me out the next time I apply. It was such a learning journey.”
Rhonda Rosenberg, executive director, MCoS, says “I am excited to learn from Building Arts Equity and I hope to see other grant programs, in our own organizations and beyond, implement approaches based in collaborative relationships and equity to address barriers related to racism and oppression.”
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