Ruth Ava Lyons

In late December, the results were announced for the Arts & Science Council Regional Artist Project Grants for Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. The 2016 recipients, 31 in all, represent emerging and established artists across diverse disciplines. Grants are made with the support of the North Carolina Arts Council and the Blumenthal Emerging Artist Endowment.

The grant provides funds – up to $2000 per person – for individuals and groups of unincorporated artists to pursue projects that further enhance their artistic development by attending a professional development experience or purchasing/renting a piece of equipment.

The 31 recipients were selected from 114 applicants by 11 regional panelists. Below you will find the list of visual art and film recipients. For the full list, visit the ASC’s website.

Susan Andre
Mecklenburg

Josh Barkey
Union

Brian Brockway
Cabarrus

MyLoan Dinh 
Mecklenburg

Dana Gingras
Iredell

Julio Gonzalez
Mecklenburg

Zaire Kaczmarski 
Mecklenburg

Marcus Kiser
Mecklenburg

Joe Knotts 
Cleveland

Jennifer Lawler-Mecca
Gaston

Ruth Ava Lyons 
Mecklenburg

Laura McRae-Hitchcock
Mecklenburg

Laraine Middleton
Lincoln

Brian Neher
Mecklenburg

Frank Nelson 
Mecklenburg

Mark Pendergrass
Mecklenburg

Jessie Rogers
York

Paul Rousso
Mecklenburg

Michelle Skiba
Mecklenburg

Tyler Starr
Mecklenburg

Mark Stephenson
Stanly

Congrats to all! And thanks to the NCAC, the ASC, and Blumenthal Emerging Artist Endowment for their support of local artists.