What is an Artist?
any person who produces artwork within the realms of the following mediums: painting, drawing, sculpting, textiles, mixed media, collage art, videography, photography, design, digital/graphic design, music, theater arts, Printmaking, Fiber art, Muralists etc.
What is a Writer?
any person who produces literary work within the realms of the following literary genres: interviewing, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, lyricist, short story, playwright, etc.
Eligibility
- Black Louisville resident
- Connection to Russell community OR West Louisville preferred
- Has an established portfolio with examples that can be shared with the committee
- Must be able to commit to weekly meetups, exhibition, etc.
- Has passion for authentic storytelling
SUBMISSION rEQUIREMENTS
- Submit application through RPOP google form only
- Artist application must include up to five (5) examples of past work or website link
- Writer application must include up to five (5) examples of past work or website link
Storytelling Project Description
The Storytelling Project seeks to amplify the stories of homeownership, community, & family of 30+ Russell residents by way of interviews conducted by KY writers and various artistic mediums produced by KY artists. Using this RFP as a guide, 4 artists and 2 writers will be selected to participate as a cohort. The application for proposals will remain open from June 13, 2022, through June 30, 2022.
Selected participants will work in partnership with an Artist Advisory Committee and Russell Home Repair residents in a 6-session series of weekly meetups beginning in July 2022 through September 2022. Weekly meetups will consist of getting grounded in the project goals; learning about Russell history; creative brainstorming and planning; and building community amongst advisory members, other artists, and Russell residents. Following the conclusion of the weekly meetups, artists will be given a stipend for supplies and materials and will have about 6-weeks to work individually and complete their artwork.
Home Repair Program
Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) is partnering with New Directions Housing Corporation Repair Affair to provide free home repairs to 30 resident homeowners in Russell to help them remain in their homes. Homeowners who are 55+ in age or who have a disability that limits their mobility or their ability to increase their income are eligible to participate.
Selected homeowners will receive home repairs of up to $6,000 in value, end-of-life planning services through the Legal Aid Society and a local funeral provider, and an opportunity to work with artists to document their stories of living in Russell and to have their personal and family portraits made. These stories and portraits will be presented in an exhibit in late 2022 and will later be compiled into a book (available online and hardcopy) that celebrates their contributions to the Russell neighborhood.
$6,000 VALUE
in repairs
TIMELINE
June 13
Application
Opens
July 15
Selection
Notification
AUGUST 9
Session
AUGUST 23
Session
September 6
Session
NOVEMBER
Exhibit Opens
OCTOBER
Finalize Art
AUGUST 16
Session
AUGUST 30
Session
July 26
Session
June 30
Application
Closes
COMPENSATION
Each participant will receive a total payment of $5000 that will be disbursed in two payments:
- 30% in August 2022 ($1500)
- 70% in November 2022. ($3500)
In addition to these payments, RPOP will provide up to $1000 per artist and writer to cover the cost of any supplies needed to complete the project.
Our Vision of building Black wealth through investment without displacement includes sharing decision-making and leadership with residents; connecting individuals and families to resources leading to homeownership and traditional and nontraditional business ownership; building pathways and opportunities to strengthen existing Black-owned businesses; creating innovative connections to career-track jobs; and community ownership of neighborhood assets.
RPOP is being incubated within Cities United and Louisville Metro Government and is a fiscally sponsored project of the Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL), a 501(c)(3) public charity. By 2024 the project will become its own entity decided Russell residents!
