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    ARPA FOR THE ARTS TESTIMONIALS

    ARPA FOR THE ARTS TESTIMONIALS

    Impact statement from Davion Coleman, visual and graphic artist, explaining how ARPA support infused his journey with renewed vigor and stability
    Impact statement from Emeara Burns, musician, describing how ARPA support enabled her to release a 5-track EP, a single, and a music video.
    Impact statement from Equally Represented Arts, detailing how ARPA support allowed them to support their personnel and artists, and increase production stipends back to pre-pandemic levels.
    Impact statement from Eric Stanze, filmmaker, explaining how ARPA support helped him resume his artistic endeavors with fellow St. Louis artists at full speed.
    Impact statement from Gabe Karabell, musician, describing how ARPA support drastically helped him and his family after booking European tours in 2020.
    Impact statement from James Spell, visual artist, explaining how ARPA support helped him pay bills and debt, and invest in his business by purchasing a propane display set for attending art fairs.
    Impact statement from Jason Spencer, visual artist, describing how ARPA support was instrumental in improving his practices and expanding his creativity both in and out of the studio.
    Impact statement from Jess Dugan, visual artist, detailing how ARPA support helped recover lost income and directly cover living expenses, providing time and space to create new work.
    Impact statement from John Logan, musician, explaining how ARPA support alleviated the stress of owing money and paying interest.
    Impact statement from Julian Keaton, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary artist, explaining how ARPA support helped him cover studio rent, provide staff with professional development training, and subscribe to software that enhances his organization's ability to fulfill service expectations.
    Impact statement from Justin Leszcz, multidisciplinary artist, explaining how ARPA support allowed him to create a comfortable, four-season studio space.
    Impact statement from Larem Deguire, visual artist, explaining how ARPA support helped them acquire a motorhome for traveling to art shows.
    Impact statement from Kel Hunziker, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary artist, explaining how ARPA support stabilized his financial standing and empowered him to restock essential gear and tools for his work.
    Impact statement from Kelsi O, musician, describing how ARPA support helped her upgrade her home studio and continue creating music that addresses pressing social issues.
    Impact statement from Kentaro Kumanomido, multidisciplinary artist, explaining how the ARPA income replacement grant helped him regain some of the ground lost during the pandemic.
    Impact statement from Larry Clarl, visual artist, detailing how ARPA support enabled him to upgrade his photography and computer equipment.
    Impact statement from Llord Brown, dancer, sharing how ARPA support enabled him to organize a $1,000 Krump event that successfully united the community.
    Impact statement from Mai Lee, musician, describing how ARPA support alleviated financial stress related to producing live performances, creating social media content, setting up a music distribution partner, and taking vocal lessons.
    Impact statement from Mark Pagano, musician, detailing how ARPA support helped him build a detached studio space in his backyard
    Impact statement from Martez Parker-Bey, media artist, detailing how ARPA support has made it possible for him to create the sequel to his award-winning comedy that he wrote, directed, and produced.
    Impact statement from Martin Meyer, musician, detailing how ARPA support enabled him to buy new gear for writing and self-recording a new album for his band, Soup Activists.
    Impact statement from Michelle Lewis, visual artist, describing how ARPA support represents more than financial assistance—it signifies belief in the potential and value of artists in enriching St. Louis's cultural landscape.
    Impact statement from Na'shid Muhammad, tattoo artist, explaining how ARPA support helped him purchase new tattoo equipment and manage expenses during COVID-19 when tattooing was not possible.
    Impact statement from Neikata Crawford, community and social artist, describing how ARPA support helped her recover financially from the artistic projects she created during COVID-19.
    Impact statement from Nick Savage, musician, explaining how being awarded ARPA support helped him recuperate his career as an artist and collaborator.
    Impact statement from Nisveta Fejzic, visual artist, explaining how ARPA support alleviated financial burdens faced during the pandemic and revived her artistic practice to pursue new opportunities.
    Impact statement from North St. Louis Arts Council, describing how ARPA support helped them develop a plan for the future, compensate artists, and upgrade their technology resources.
    mpact statement from Owen Raglan, musician, detailing how ARPA support provided the stability needed to complete writing his debut album.
    Impact statement from Pack Dance, highlighting how ARPA support allowed them to hire a new graphic designer, increase artists' wages, and initiate a name change and rebranding.
    Impact statement from Alyssa Hegwood, musician, detailing how ARPA support helped her pay off debts and invest in her music projects.
    Impact statement from Rachel Sudduth, media and crafts artist, detailing how ARPA support helped her as a working mother, expanded her resources, and facilitated the launch of her support group, LuveHealsMoms.
    Impact statement from Robert Engelhardt, musician, explaining how ARPA support allows him to pursue his creative endeavors and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the community.
    Impact statement from South Broadway Arts Project, highlighting how ARPA support enabled them to meet the needs of post-COVID students seeking healing through immersive art experiences.
    Impact statement from the St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, explaining how ARPA funds were used to create a reserve, establishing at least a one-year cushion of resources
    Impact statement from St. Louis Filmworks, describing how ARPA support has been instrumental in laying the foundation for their Xlerator program and automating their fiscal sponsorship program.
    Impact statement from Sy Oliver, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary artist, detailing how ARPA support provided the resources needed to create a safe and nurturing space for The Sacred Circle, an all-women's healing space.
    Impact statement from Taylor Deed, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary artist, explaining how ARPA support allowed her to invest in a coaching container specifically designed for creative spiritualists.
    Impact statement from That Uppity Theatre Company, sharing how ARPA support enabled them to continue creating quality theatrical work.
    Impact statement from Thomas Osunsami, artist and music producer, explaining how COVID prevented him from sharing his art and connecting with audiences, and how ARPA support helped him get back on track and ease the financial burden.
    Impact statement from Tim Clemon, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary artist, expressing his gratitude for the ARPA arts grant, which allowed him to pursue educational ventures related to music and business.
    Impact statement from the Tennessee Williams Festival of St. Louis, describing how they shifted their 5th annual festival to a series of radio plays due to COVID, with ARPA support helping to cover operating expenses.
    mpact statement from Upstream Theater sharing how the pandemic briefly halted their operations, but they are now back with the support from ARPA.
    Impact statement from Veronia Ross-Mickan, Arts Education, expressing her gratitude for the ARPA arts grant after her art and craft classes at Michaels and her local venue were canceled due to COVID-19.
    Impact statement from Vincent Stemmler, Visual Artist, explaining how the ARPA arts grant helped him cover bills and secure reliable transportation to travel to the colleges where he teaches.
    Impact statement from Wesley Ragland, Ward 3, discussing how ARPA support helped him resume his professional musical career after the COVID-19 pandemic paused his revenue streams
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