2002 Grant Awards: State Listings
Creativity/Organizational Capacity/Literature Fellowships
Some details of the projects listed below are subject to change,
contingent upon prior Endowment approval.
HAWAII
'A 'A Arts
Honolulu, HI
$8,000
CATEGORY: Creativity FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Multidisciplinary
To support a special issue of the journal Chain and a related reading/talk series dedicated
to the theme of dialogue. This project will feature a series of discussions between prominent
artists from diverse cultures whose work addresses similar concerns.
Bamboo Ridge Press
Honolulu, HI
$7,000
CATEGORY: Creativity FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support the publication, distribution and promotion of issues of Bamboo Ridge, an annual
journal of Hawaiian literature and arts. Authors featured in the issues will promote the journal
through readings and workshops at community colleges, high schools, educational conferences,
bookstores and local organizations.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
Honolulu, HI
$20,000
CATEGORY: Creativity FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Theater
To support the production and tour of a new adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, written by
playwright Y York, developed with a DJ/turntabulist, and directed by Artistic Director Mark Lutwak.
Created with three actors and a DJ, the production will be targeted to Hawaii teenagers statewide
and designed to play in virtually any venue.
Maui Community Arts & Cultural Center
Kahului, HI
$12,000
CATEGORY: Creativity FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Presenting
To support Global Rhythms, a presenting series of artists from a range of performing arts
disciplines and countries. A goal of the program is to present artists to whom the Maui community
would not otherwise have access.
University of Hawaii at Manoa (on behalf of Manoa)
Honolulu, HI
$20,000
CATEGORY: Creativity FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature
To support publication, promotion, distribution and related expenses for issues of Manoa: A
Pacific Journal of International Writing. Scheduled issues will feature new writing from Korea,
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands and include poetry and prose by American writers from
diverse cultural backgrounds.
Total Dollars Awarded: $67,000
Total Grants Awarded: 5
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