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2024 Residency: March 1st-October 5th
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Overview with Alyson Wells & Rolanda Brigham
Big Picture Overview: What, When, & How
What is DAL?
• An opportunity for artists within the DeSoto community to receive a grant to use their artistry to engage and involve the community. o Teaching one off workshops or a series of classes o Involve all ages: kids-seniors o Work with different venues and engage various parts of the community o Showcasing a final product, process, and/or adding permanent art to the community.
When&How?
• -30 Artists from the DeSoto community applied for the DAL Residency 2024. • Applications opened December 2023 and the deadline for submission was at the first of the year • A panel scored the anonymous applications using an evaluation rubric and chose the top 6 artists in January • The artists were announced Jan/Feb, and would begin March 1st-October 5th, at the final showcase
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Who were the Artists?
• Jennifer Kindert: Classical and multi-talented visual artist, including: illustration, painting, mosaics, cultural art, sculpture, murals, etc. • Nicole Dane: Textile genius, including: yarn and weaving, quilting, indoor and outdoor displays, etc. • Chelita McDuffie: Fashion extraordinaire. She can envision beautiful designs, plan and draw her ideas, to sewing and creating an entire clothing collection. She also designs with different cultural aspects and history in mind. • Kassandra Jones: Published author, poet, and creative writer. She is also a talented musician and works writing and poetry into music. • Randi Betts: Producer and visual storyteller. Anything with a camera, or working in television or film, she knows it. • Yolanda Hanspard: Theatre teacher and director. Teaching acting, designing and writing a show or personal monologues, and using theatre as a way to heal.
When and Where?
• Artists had the opportunity to plan their workshops, one off classes, residencies, and showcase of a process or product. • Artists had a handful of community venues to work with, including: The Senior Center, DeSoto Grow Market, Golden Rule Charter School, Parks and Recreation and summer camp, and the library to name a few. • Artists had to reach out to the venues to plan and schedule their classes, and work with the venue and city to promote their classes and workshops. • Artists were given a few non-negotiables: o At least 60 hours of work: including classes, prep, and a final showcase/ product o Involve and engage the community o Product/ process: community art piece, book, city display, performance, book, documentary, etc.
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