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When Bengaluru-based artist Indu Antony put together Cecilia'ed - her project that focuses on the safety of women in public spaces - she hoped to draw attention to the subtle ways in which women are excluded from male-dominated public spaces.
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Dec. 30, 2020
 CHARLESTON, W. Va. â Applications are now being accepted for the FY21 Rural Youth Engagement through Public Art Grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts (WVCA). Approximately $65,000 in grants will be awarded.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 1, 2021.
Eligible projects will take place in communities with less than 25,000 residents and will engage local youth. Schools, not for profit youth groups, not for profit arts organizations, and local governments are eligible to apply. Funded projects must be completed by June 30, 2021.
A complete grant application package, including eligible project expenses and evaluation criteria, is available by contacting Jenna Green, Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources coordinator, at (304) 558-0240) ext. 725 or at Jenna.R.Green@wv.gov. The application package will also be available on the department’s
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmondâs Verde Elementary unveiled a vibrant new mural this month with the inspirational title, âReaching for the Stars.â Although, due to the pandemic, the students didnât have a hand in painting it, they did play a major role in its conception before transitioning to remote schooling.
The mural, which adorns the exterior front entrance to the school, was made possible through a $7,200 Neighborhood Public Art Grant from the Richmond Arts & Culture Commission. Work kicked off in January 2020 and the project was completed earlier this month.
âIt’s this idea that they’re working with students to reach their maximum potential,â said Yvonne Rogers about the muralâs theme. Rogers works as an unconditional education coach from the Seneca Family of Agencies, which partners with Verde on student support.