A Congratulations is in Order!

NYFA has announced the recipients and finalists of the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship program, which it has administered for the past 36 years with leadership support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The organization has awarded a total of $616,000 to 92 artists (including three collaborations) whose ages range from 25-70 years throughout New York State in the following disciplines: Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film. Fifteen finalists, who do not receive a cash award, but benefit from a range of other NYFA services, were also announced. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Fellows and Finalists from CTMD!

Hamid Al-Saadi, Touring Artist and Beat of the Boroughs NYC Online Artist

Julia Gutierrez-Rivera, Touring Artist from Redobles de Cultura and Beat of the Boroughs NYC Online Artist

Horla Kutte, Beat of the Boroughs: NYC Online Artist

Mariachi Real De Mexico, Sharing Traditions and CTMD Touring Artist

Finalist: Andres Jimenez, Touring Artist from Inkarayku and Beat of the Boroughs: NYC Online Artist

Once again, a big congratulations and round of applause to our Fellows and Finalists!

Sachindara Navinna