3Arts
Uptown Sitar Player Shanta Nurullah Wins $30,000 Grant To Bring World Music To The Masses
Shanta Nurullah brings African-American improvisational music and world music to fans across the country. A grant from 3Arts will help her share that work with more people.
Poppin’ Chuck, A South Side Dancer Who Has Taught Kids To Pop And Lock For Decades, Snags Grant To Expand His Work
“The elders are still getting down and showing the kids how to do it,” Charles Bledsoe said. “We’re showing the younger people that you can be 50 years old and still dance."
South Shore Artist Dedicated To Revitalizing Neighborhood By Empowering Young Creatives Gets $25,000 Award
"I am a little institution on wheels," said artist Dorian Sylvain. "I include young artists so they have opportunities for them to make money, opportunities to increase their skillset, opportunities to be totally expressive."
With $25,000 Award, South Shore Designer Norman Teague Wants To Open An Accessible South Side Art Studio
"I have so many friends that are like, 'Oh my God, there isn't a work studio on the South Side that's affordable or feasible or accessible,'" Teague said. "I'm investigating ways for that to happen."
