ArtHouse Jersey awards funding to ten local artists in the latest round of Development Grants
Image credit (clockwise): Sam Temple, Alexander Mourant, Josh Hearmon and Lorna Ramsay
We are pleased to announce the latest round of successful artists who applied for our Development Grants, a quarterly funding initiative, which offers financial assistance to support the creation of new work or for the development of an artist’s creative process. Among those in this most recent round was a comedy short film, debut album and a new play as well as skills training in the disciplines of visual arts, writing and performance.
Lorna Ramsay- Comedy short film 'Insufferably Bourgeois'
Lorna Ramsay is an actress and filmmaker who was awarded funding towards the post production of her comedy coming of age short film made by three women. "My team and I on ‘Insufferably Bourgeois’ are beyond grateful for ArtHouse Jersey’s support towards the post production of our proof of concept short film. The funding granted towards our short will ensure the pre-production work and filming will be turned into a complete and final project. More specifically providing resources towards editing, colour grading, sound editing and composition. We hope that whoever has contributed towards this film in a small or large way will feel proud of what they were a part of”.
Toby Norman & Jamie Winslow- Production of the short film 'Toilet Boy'
Toby Norman & Jamie Winslow are aspiring directors and producers.They explain that this project will help them gain exposure as filmmakers as well as providing opportunities for other Jersey creatives to be a part of the crew. Their short film will involve conversations about healthy relationships and toxicity in the context of secondary schools and mutually destructive ‘ladish’ friendships.
Sam Temple- Professionally produced songs with accompanying visual media
As a singer/songwriter from the LGBTQ+ community Sam Temple’s goal is to provide carefully written, emotional and honest music for queer young people. “This kind of support is a first for me. I’m so thankful that ArtHouse Jersey offers this kind of assistance to people who want to create art. It can be challenging, and sometimes out of the question, to justify financial input towards creative goals. I’m so grateful that ArtHouse Jersey has helped alleviate some of that pressure”.
Yvonne Heavey-Development phase of a new play
Yvonne Heavey is working on a new play called ‘The Wake of Yer Man’ that delves into themes of community, death, life, and culture.This grant will support Yvonne with the development phase of the project and enable her to collaborate with ten talented actors and conduct a series of comprehensive workshops over the course of a year to refine the play. “I am delighted that ArtHouse Jersey has embraced our theatrical vision. Their profound commitment to nurturing stories that matter makes this partnership feel like poetry in motion”.
Adam True (88 Bunkface)- Production, development and promotion of a new album
Adam True is part of the four piece pop-punk band 88 Bunkface. The band are aiming to create more original material to grow and promote their music. They explain that a professionally produced album will act as a launchpad for more ambitious ventures as a band. “We’re extremely grateful to ArtHouse Jersey for their grant, without which making this album would be extremely difficult, if not impossible. The money we can now invest in this project will help us to realise these songs the way they intended to sound, and give them a quality of production which is truly invaluable. The fact that we have an organisation that is helping out local artists in such a way is absolutely brilliant. We can’t wait to release the full album later this year!”.
Josh Hearmon- Mixing and mastering of a debut album
Josh Hearmon is a singer/songwriter and musician, creating and producing a combination of soul-pop, hip-hop & rap inspired music, with a focus on narrative songwriting. Through this project he will release and promote a debut music album featuring collaborative input from a number of Jersey musicians and artists. “The funding awarded by ArtHouse Jersey will be such an incredible help to the project. I’ve always loved producing my music and creating the visual content that goes with it - this grant will allow me to send my productions to be professionally mixed and mastered, taking my work to the next level, and giving me the freedom to spend more time creating and doing what I love.”
Aylar Aldridge- Short course at The National Film and Television School
This funding will enable Aylar Aldridge to complete a compositional short course at The National Film and Television School. Aylar is a violinist, composer and teacher who is looking to develop her technical skills in writing orchestrations that could feature in film and TV. “This is a fantastic networking opportunity to meet other composers from around the world and will give me the confidence to start writing for screen.”
Hannah Esnouf- Sitcom pilot
Hannah Esnouf has a First Class degree in Creative Writing with English Literature. She has drafted a 30 minute pilot for a sitcom episode about a Jersey family and this funding is a contribution towards professional consultancy and writing tools. “I’m extremely grateful to ArtHouse Jersey for believing in my project. This funding will be essential for my pilot, giving it an opportunity to take the first step from amateur to professional standard, both in format and concept. It will propel it forward to no end and get it seen by those who can make a big difference. Watch this space and your screen”.
Allan Gardner- 'Art of the Clown - Personal Training'
Allan Gardner started his career as a performer 33 years ago when he worked as a professional clown for corporate events and in various tourist attractions on Island. Over the years he has developed numerous different characters, all with their roots in clowning. He is now preparing his body and mind to revisit his inner clown through personal training. “I am so grateful to ArtHouse Jersey whom have funded my work with one of the world’s most renowned clowns, Misha Usov from Cirque Du Soleil, to develop a new and individualised pathway to my comedy performing. In time I hope to develop my own short comedy stage show using the techniques and guidance from Misha. Thank you ArtHouse Jersey for recognising the importance and value of clowning, especially at a time when the world real does need to care, play and laugh more!”
Alexander Mourant- Skills development in metal work and screen printing
Alexander Mourant is a Jersey born artist, educator, curator and writer who works with photography, writing, performance and sculpture. He has been awarded funding for skills development in metal work and screen printing techniques, which will be taught by expert technicians and practitioners in London through specialised workshops. In learning these skills he will be producing a series of new artworks exploring his interest in Jersey agriculture. "I’m delighted to receive a Development Grant from ArtHouse Jersey which has come at a crucial time in the evolution of my practice. This funding will support exciting new research, materials and the opportunity to learn new techniques and processes in metal work, casting and screen printing. Over the coming year, my work will continue to explore Jersey farming history, through expanded photography, sculpture and assemblage. I’m really looking forward to sharing this with the Island and further afield."
