great opportunity to apply with one of our partners!
TourWest is back — the 2024-25 application will open on April 15th! TourWest is a competitive grant program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts that provides subsidies to arts and community organizations in the 13 states and 3 jurisdictions in the WESTAF region for the presentation of touring performers and literary artists.
Click here for upcoming information on eligibility and program guidelines. In the meantime, mark your calendar with these important program dates:
Global Lounge affiliate Stephen Aifegha named Top 10 Black American Artists to Watch in 2023 by Singulart. Stephen is an award-winning African artist based in the United States whose paintings have been exhibited nationally.
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February Artist-in-Residence, Stephen Aifegha, in a co-residency with LED and Surel's Place.Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Stephen Aifegha demonstrated a gift for the arts as a child. He attended art galleries, museums and competitions. He eventually realized that to truly pursue his passion he would have to move far away from home. Mr. Aifegha researched international art programs, eventually landing at Idaho State University.
Read MoreGlobal Lounge is at the forefront of thoughtful cultural preservation, education, integration and the promotion of cultural awareness by harnessing the power and beauty of diversity for individual and community development. ♥
