Island artists receive grants

Reequal Smith says receiving an arts grant has given her confidence in her work, allowing her to pursue future goals.

Smith is among 16 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,220 through the provincial Arts Grants program.  

“I am very thankful for this opportunity,” said Smith. “With this grant, I can continue to be the curator I envision myself as. It also allows me to express and challenge my artistic practice by providing a platform to present my choreography and showcase other talented emerging artists.”

The successful applicants were selected by a six-member jury of their arts community peers and follows the same model used by the Canada Council of Arts.