I have to brag on behalf of my amazing friend, sculptor Darla Jackson, for winning a grant as part of The Knight Arts Challenge!
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has bestowed $2.7 million in new funding to the arts in Philadelphia. Darla's idea was chosen out of 1,752 applications, many of which are established art institutions in Philadelphia like the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The idea? Philadelphia Sculpture Gym. A place for artists to access heavy duty tools, have storage space and get one-on-one help with projects (As a past recipient of some of this one-on-one help with mold making I can personally verify that Darla is an excellent teacher).
Darla says, "One of the most exciting things is it's going to be a safe and affordable way for artists to make their work".
You go, Da!
That's cool, I feel like I sort of know Darla from all your posts and talking about her over the years. Chosen out of 1,752 is incredible!
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Right?? She is pretty incredible! I'm so excited and proud. Philly is lucky to have her.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! She is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww shucks...!!! Thanks so much. I am totally blushing!
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