Current Artist Minigrants

Project funds from this minigrant would help support a trip to Lightbox Expo, a networking convention for artists in Pasadena, California.

Over the summer, I made it my goal to write a solo acoustic album, and I immediately got to work, spending many hours each day writing and creating new music. However, I do not have any of the equipment required to replicate the recording setups we have been doing, and a huge part of the acoustic guitar sound revolves around a stereo mic setup.

Through these two requested subscriptions, I believe I can format a professional digital portfolio that will help me obtain an internship, and later a full-time job. I will be able to take this time to grow and learn from the research I put into the website and create a presence that will benefit me for years to come.

As I begin to prepare for my career as an actor, at UVa and beyond, I’ve found that my tools to prepare for and record auditions have simply been lacking as compared to my peers. While I’ve been able to make due with what I have so far, I’d like to put my best foot forward when it comes to future auditions by updating my repertoire with new tools that will aid in my professional development and overall preparedness.

To continue my improvement in learning the viola, I am requesting a minigrant to buy a better quality bow, which will in turn enhance my playing.

I would like to request this minigrant to purchase an 85mm lens. This investment will help me hone my photography skills and is essential for my lm career. For my outcome report, I will attach a few portraits taken with the 85mm lens.

My Distinguished Major Program/ Performance Concentration recital will take place on March 29th, 2024, so over the summer and especially as the fall semester has begun, I have been kicking my preparation efforts into high gear, putting in more practice time with more of a focus on maximum results.

I am applying for funding for oil paints and other painting materials so I can continue experimenting with themes of memory in figurative oil painting.

I am studying music in Vienna, Austria this semester through the IES abroad program. As I am living in the musical hub of the world, a number of opportunities to develop this repertoire are available now, here. Most specifically, that includes taking private flute lessons from Furugh Karimi at the Music and Arts Private University of Vienna.

I mainly work with cinematography and videography. However, I want to expand my �eld to photography as well. I have been experimenting with taking portraits or candid pictures of people in my community. Some turned out good, while others did not. One major challenge I repeatedly faced was too much light exposure, especially if the picture was taken outside during the day. This challenge can be easily overcome by using lens �lters like neutral density �lters and polarizers. These �lters reduce the amount of light entering the camera lens, so good exposure can be achieved without increasing the aperture.