Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Moritz will complete research and writing toward a new book of lyric prose, Light Machine. In late 2017, she will host a reading and discussion on lyric prose and other hybrid forms.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Cezarija Abartis: Author; faculty member, St. Cloud State University; Nicole Helget: Memoir and fiction writer, Mankato; Vanessa Ramos: Writer, artist, educator; Arts Board grantee; Heather Slomski: Author and Arts Board grantee; writing teacher, Concordia College; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Young adult and children's author; Arts Board grantee; Erin Soderberg Downing: Author of children's and young adult books; Arts Board grantee
ACHF Arts Access
The artist will complete significant new writing for a book of lyric prose and develop her craft in the essay form. Evaluation will be based on page count at end of grant period (4-5 new essays, or at least 150 pages of polished prose) as well as feedback from nonfiction mentor on essay craft. 2: The artist will engage audience and fellow writers in a public reading and discussion about lyric and hybrid prose. Evaluation will be based on attendance at public event and continued dialogue about craft with writers, students and other community members in months following the reading.
The artist will complete significant new writing for a book of lyric prose and develop her craft in the essay form. Evaluation will be based on page count at end of grant period (4 new essays, or at least 150 pages of polished prose) as well as feedback from nonfiction mentor on essay craft. 2: The artist will engage audience and fellow writers in a public reading of lyric and hybrid prose. Evaluation will be based on attendance at public event and continued dialogue about craft with writers, students and other community members in months following the reading.
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