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Ty Hunt
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Meet JCAL'S Anthony Carter
Coming from an art focused background, it was only a matter of time before Anthony Carter picked up a paintbrush himself. His portfolio features a diverse array of mediums, ranging from ceramics, to photography and graffiti. Anthony is a valuable resource at JCAL, where he currently holds an online art class, Wednesday's at 4 PM. Ahead of his weekly class, he answered a few questions for us. 1. How did you get into your art? What were some of your earliest influences? My pare
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Ty Hunt
- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
Interview with JCAL's Janora Blackman
During this time of uncertainty, JCAL has continued to provide art education and entertainment online via Youtube. Janora Blackman is one of several teaching artists holding a weekly class on our channel. We asked Janora a few questions about her career and her goals for the future. 1. How did you get into your art? What were some of your earliest influences? I got into the arts at the early age of two. I come from a very artistic family and my parents realized at an early ag
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Ty Hunt
- Apr 8, 2020
- 5 min
5 Queens artists speak on creating during COVID-19
As COVID-19's impact is continually felt worldwide, artists have found new ways to be creative and produce their work. Whether they're streaming a dance class on Youtube or auditioning for a role online, the creative community's resiliency has been on display during this pandemic. We interviewed 5 Queens artists to hear how the current times have affected their art, and how they plan to bounce back. Artists interviewed: Vito Oliva - Photographer Amanda Morris - Actor Cheyenne
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Ty Hunt
- Apr 3, 2020
- 2 min
Here's 10 Grants and programs for artists during COVID-19
As Covid-19 has swept across the city and the world, it has directly impacted the livelihood of artists everywhere. In an effort to continue to be a resource for creatives during this time, we have compiled a list of grants, resource lists and programs to look into. We encourage you to share this list with peers and those who'd find it relevant. Together, we will get through this tough time. Grants and Programs The Actors Fund: Entertainment Assistance Program This fund is av
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