ArtHouse Jersey has announced the latest round of successful artists who applied for their Development Grants.
The Grants are a quarterly funding initiative, which offer financial assistance to support the creation of new work or for the development of an artist’s creative process as they pursue a career in the arts. Among those in this most recent round was a cabaret double-act, music video, natural colour making course, four track EP, sculpture workshops and a pottery residency in Korea.
For artists interested in applying for a Development Grant the guidelines and application form can be found on the ArtHouse Jersey website. Artists of any age,
working in any discipline can apply, including performing arts, literary arts, music, visual arts, technical artists and film. The quarterly deadlines are 1 February, 1 May, 1 August and 1 November.
Henry Lambert- Development of cabaret double-act show
Henry Lambert’s work is a cross-over between clown, character comedy, performance art, magic and experimental fashion. He works with Christina Holmbek to devise performances for theatre and cabaret spaces, drawing on their shared background in physical theatre. Together they are the creators of Holy Smokes, a surreal performance double-act. Their shows are funny, provocative and strikingly visual. This funding will support the development of their first full-length show, ‘HÔLY-PÔLY’.
Charles Zaman and George Gallichan- ‘Episode of Corrosion’ project
Charles Zaman and George Gallichan are part of the Tension music group that creates concept records.
These records are meant to challenge the spectrum of possibilities in the world of music and work as an accompaniment to thematic storytelling. This grant will help them to create a music video for ‘Episode of Corrosion’, an hour long song with three chapters covering the events of this decade so far.
Amanda Bond- Natural Colour Making course
Amanda Bond is creating a community herb and dye garden. Her aim is to hold medicinal herb, natural dye and eco printing workshops as well as creating printed textiles. She will be undertaking this Natural Colour Making for Artists Course to learn a variety of new skills.
She said: “The course will enable me to facilitate courses and workshops for the local community, sharing skills in sourcing, growing and making natural dyes, as well as natural inks and paints. The skills I learn and master will also support a longer term community-based regenerative land art project, with historical and cultural significance.”
Maximilian Feighan- Recording a four track EP
Maximilian Feighan is a singer, songwriter and producer with a live band. With this grant he will be recording a four track EP in a professional music studio.
He commented: “ArtHouse Jersey’s Development Grant is enabling me to take the next step in my music career. I’m really excited to produce a professional product and be able to pay all the hard working creatives involved what they deserve. This kind of opportunity will certainly open up even more opportunities for me in the near future, and I’m sure I’ll be reaping the benefits of this generous grant for a long time.”
Amber Hahn- Sculpture workshops
Amber Hahn works with sculpture, performance, sound and writing. This funding will enable her to develop her artistic skills in sculpture and allow her to test out different visual methodologies in a professional space.
Amber said: “I plan to enhance my sculpture skills, particularly through courses in glassblowing. These courses will enable me to create cross-disciplinary installations exploring themes of bodily autonomy and neurodivergence, and are essential for building a portfolio for future exhibitions. Additionally, these experiences will support my goal of delivering inspiring and inclusive workshops for young people, drawing on my background as an Artist-Educator.”
Heather Barette- Artist residency in Korea
Heather Barette (main picture) is a studio potter and artist educator who has been awarded funding as a contribution towards undertaking an artist residency in Korea to immerse herself in the traditional technique of Onggi pottery. Her goal for this residency is to expand her artistic skills, deepen her understanding of Korean cultural heritage, and learn from a master of this unique craft. She hopes to incorporate her learning from this residency into her teaching by offering collaborative Onggi taster sessions and public talks in Jersey.
Heather commented: “I am immensely grateful to ArtHouse Jersey for turning my dream of immersing myself in Korean culture and learning the ancient pottery technique of Onggi into a reality. Studying under master potter Kwak Kyungtae offers me more than just skill development; it allows me to connect deeply with Korea’s rich traditions and artistry. This journey would not have been possible without ArtHouse Jersey’s support. I look forward to creating a new body of work from this experience!”
