A multidisciplinary dance theater piece exploring Candomblé and Pentecostalism; as these venerable expressions of faith and culture – similar, yet distinct – took root and evolved in Brazil and throughout the Americas.
This danced ritual will incorporate a blend of movement languages that reflect the diverse backgrounds of the dancers of the Malonga Arts community. Using research on family histories, the study of epigenetics and foundational Rites of Passage Ritual Dance, “Asogwe – Rites of Passage” aims to reveal profound insights into the beauty, power and resilience […]
A three-day theatrical production that explores self-love and self-acceptance through monologues, poems and dance collaborations by Black Trans emerging artists.
A monument to queer and trans creative expression in the Bay Area designed by lead artist Evan Favela, also known as the Drag performer Evian. Oaklash will use a development support grant to identify a location, prototype designs and invite community feedback through focus groups and community events.
Seeking to help revitalize San Francisco’s Little Saigon neighborhood, this project will use a development suport grant to devise a community process and support dialogues with current and former residents. Led by first and second generation Vietnamese artists, the project aims to shine a light on the historical and cultural importance of the Little Saigon […]
A site-specific outdoor dance project by Megan Lowe Dances connecting San Francisco’s Chinatown and Oakland’s Chinatown. Funds from a development support grant will go toward investigating shared and divergent cultural practices between the two neighborhoods, as well as free outdoor workshops and community conversations with Asain American and Pacific Islander residents.
To support the continuation of Community Vision’s Real Estate Readiness workshop series and consulting services for Bay Area arts organizations.
To support quick turnaround loans to arts organizations.
To support the distribution of funds to diverse Bay Area micro dance and theater organizations and individual artists.
To support the distribution of funds to diverse Bay Area micro dance and theater organizations and individual artists.
