Alabama Artists and Arts Organizations Awarded $372,500 
Announcing Fellows and Arts Facilities Grantees 

MONTGOMERY, Ala., (June 3, 2022) — At its June quarterly meeting in Selma, Ala., the Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded twenty-one (21) Fellowship grants totaling $105,000 and ten (10) Arts Facilities grants totaling $267,500 for a total of $372,500 in funding. 

Fellowships are awarded to individuals working in arts education, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre, visual arts, and crafts. These grants recognize artistic excellence as well as professional commitment and maturity, contributing to the further development of the artist. Fellows use funding to support the growth and development of their artistic careers through time creating, practicing and improving their skill, pursuit of professional development and training, or other opportunities that lead to success for these Alabama artists.  

“Alabama’s creative sector greatly benefits from the incredible work of our artists and arts educators. We are pleased to be able to provide support directly to individuals in the form of these fellowships,” said Council Chair Dr. Henry Panion, III.  

Arts Facilities grants are an economic investment in an organization as they plan, design, or construct spaces for arts activities. This program continues to support adaptive re-use of spaces, revitalizing neighborhoods. Funded projects involve top-level professionals in urban and community planning, architecture, landscape design, and historic preservation. Grantees are awarded based on evidence of community support, a key element for large and small organizations enhancing spaces for arts activities. 

“This year’s support includes the communities all over Alabama: from Mobile to Florence, Harpersville to Northport, and beyond. These facility-oriented projects reflect important initiatives that enhance spaces where arts programming will impact the community and surrounding area for years to come,” said Dr. Elliot Knight, the Council’s executive director. 

During their time in the Selma, the Council on the Arts learned more about the host city’s arts community and attended a reception highlighting Black Belt artists and organizations. Support for arts programming is critical for a vibrant creative community, which results in a thriving arts economy, a workforce ready for innovation, and a high quality of life for all residents. 

FELLOWSHIP GRANTS  

Fellowships are grants awarded to outstanding individual artists and arts educators in Alabama and provide support for the creative growth of an individual’s career. The Council on the Arts is honored to announce these 21 artists, makers, and educators who will each receive $5,000.