For over 30 years our WaterWorks Emerging Artists program, formerly Fund for New Work, has provided commissioning grants for emerging artists of color. Over the course of a year, the program offers mentorship, critical feedback, and a creative space to develop new work to five artists, from various disciplines, that will culminate in a spectacular showcase at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse in December 2024.
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 WaterWorks Emerging Artists cohort including kathak dancer, choreographer, and educator Barkha Patel; actor, author, podcaster, playwright, and storyteller Christopher Rivas; dance/vocal performer, choreographer, and writer Marie Lloyd Paspe; writer, independent producer, and director Marie Thomas; and saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins. Find out more here