Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council Announces FY24 Community Grant Award Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

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Kisha Mason  
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kmason@pgahc.org  
301-772-8943 

 

Largo, MD, March 7, 2024––The Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its highly anticipated FY24 Community Grants Program in the Arts in Education, County Arts and Artist Fellowships categories. These grants are designed to support local artists, cultural organizations, and initiatives that enrich the artistic and cultural landscape of our community. 

Following a competitive selection process, the PGAHC is pleased to award grants to the following recipients: Click here for additional information about grantees.   

  • Dontae Leon Hamlett 

  • College Park Arts Exchange 

  • DMV Music Academy 

  • SOLE Defined, Inc. 

  • Tamara Henry/Bowie High School 

  • Ayesis Clay  

  • Art Works Studio School Inc., dba Art Works Now 

  • Beltsville Academy 

  • Kettering Middle School 

  • Cultural Academy for Excellence, Inc. (CAFE) 

  • The Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc. (FAME) 

  • Nepal America Film Society, Inc. 

  • Christina Osheim “MÖBIUS KERAMIKK” 

  • Khadijah Ali-Coleman 

  • Jose Luiz Martins 

  • Opeyemi Owoeye “O-Slice” 

  • Wayna Wondwossen 

  • Talaya Grimes 

  • Abram Mamet 

  • Jennifer Shannon 

  • Krista Schlyer 

  • Ann Stoddard 

  • Andre “Dre” Ferguson 

  • Cary Michael Robinson 

  • Billy Friebele 

  • Luther Wright “Louie Wri” 

  • Erica Ginsberg 

  • Candis Alicea Taylor 

  • Empress Jalloh 

  • Marcus Isaiah 

These grant recipients were selected based on the creativity, impact, and feasibility of their proposed projects and represent the diverse talents and innovative endeavors that contribute to the vibrancy and richness of Prince George’s County. Their projects span a wide range of artistic disciplines, from visual arts and music to literature, film and community engagement initiatives. 

PGAHC’s CEO and Chief Curator, Rhonda Dallas, expressed excitement about the awarded projects, stating, "We are thrilled to support these talented artists and organizations who play a vital role in fostering creativity and cultural expression within Prince George’s County. Their projects will undoubtedly inspire, educate, and engage audiences of all ages." 

The Community Grant Program is a testament to the PGAHC's commitment to fostering a thriving arts and cultural ecosystem within our county. Through these grants, PGAHC aims to empower artists and organizations to bring their creative visions to life, enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike. 

“We are incredibly excited about the innovative and impactful projects we are funding this year,” says Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council’s Director of Development and Community Grants, Sherri Bryant Moore, “...which range from historic documentaries about fascinating “hidden figures” in Prince George’s County to new music, artwork, creative community collaborations around the environment and social issues, and arts-education programs for PGCPS youth K-12.”  

With the backing of the Prince George’s County Council, who restored some funding for this year’s program, and the National Endowment for Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects Program, PGAHC was able to restore all categories for its Community Grants Program, after two years.  Thirty grants were awarded to artists, arts organizations and schools representing every Councilmanic District in Prince George’s County. 

For more information about the Community Grant Program and Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council, please visit www.PGAHC.org. 

About PGAHC  

As the legislated local arts agency for Prince George’s County, PGAHC fosters and expands art opportunities for all County citizens and visitors to create a world-class cultural environment where high-quality arts and humanities programs are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. PGAHC leverages its partnerships to support and provide various arts and cultural programming opportunities, art-centered economic development programs, grants as well as advocacy initiatives for legislative support of the arts on the County and State levels.  

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