Via the Tu Books website: Support for the Award New York Times Bestselling Author Nikki Grimes chimes in: “When was the last time you read a fantasy or science fiction novel written by an author of color? For most, the answer would be never. That simply ought not to be. There’s little point in discussing diversity in literature if whole … Continue reading »
From The Loft Literary Center website: The Loft Spoken Word Immersion Fellowship 2013 AWARD IS: OPEN Deadline: Thursday, November 1, 5 p.m. — This is not a postmark deadline. Download the award guidelines (PDF) The Loft Spoken Word Immersion Fellowship for artists of color and Indigenous artists provides writers financial support and professional assistance to develop … Continue reading »
Via Bay Area Art Grind: Call for Applicants, Individual Grants: Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Deadline: September 15th, 2012 From their website: Founded in 1956, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts makes project-based grants to individuals and organizations and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange … Continue reading »
http://www.dialogoglobal.com/ DECOLONIZING KNOWLEDGE AND POWER: POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES, DECOLONIAL HORIZONS BARCELONA, SPAIN – JULY 9-19, 2012 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2012 The international Summer School, “Decolonizing Knowledge and Power,” is an undertaking that aims at enlarging the scope of the conversation (analysis and investigation) of the hidden agenda of modernity (that is, coloniality) in the sphere of … Continue reading »
Via Planting Rice: Start Date: Friday, September 30, 2011 Deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Information and Deadlines Individual Grants Asian individuals seeking grant assistance to conduct research, study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia in the visual and performing arts are eligible … Continue reading »
http://www.as.miami.edu/dev/english/creativewriting/voices-at-um WORDS ARE MIGHTIER The University of Miami’s MFA in Creative Writing Program and VONA Voices Writing Workshop announce the first VONA/Voices regional writing workshop to be held January 13, 14, and 15, 2012 at the University of Miami. The Voices of our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA) is dedicated to nurturing writers of color and … Continue reading »
From She Writes: Online Writing Classes for Moms: The Momoir Project with Cori Howard $395 for a 3-month course Starts October 6, 2011 Learn the art of the “momoir” in this exciting new online class. The class is aimed at moms of all ages and stages who are interested in learning how to translate their personal … Continue reading »
http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_cdp.htm The California Documentary Project supports film, video, radio, and new media projects that document the California experience and explore issues of significance to Californians. More information about recently funded projects can be found on the program section of our website. Eligible applicants may apply for a: Production Grant — Monday, October 3, 2011 deadline * New … Continue reading »
