Congratulations to Edie Fake and Riva Lehrer for receiving the December 2009 Critical Fierceness Grant!

Chances Dances Presents:
The Critical Fierceness Grant
The Critical Fierceness Grant
The Critical Fierceness Grant
***********************************************A micro-grant for queer art in Chicago

Congratulations to Edie Fake and Riva Lehrer for being
the December 2009 winners of The Critical Fierceness Grant!

About the Projects:

Edie Fake // An experimental map of queer Chicago history (Illustrated Scroll)

Edie Fake’s ambitious, amorous project, is to research, design and print a conceptual queer heritage “map” specific to Chicago, taking the form of a long scroll-like drawing of imagery and notes. Some of Edie’s previous drawing work can be found at your local underground comic store, where his comic series Gaylord Phoenix continues to win hearts and minds across the U.S. http://ediefake.com

Riva Lehrer // A portrait of Alison Bechdel for Lehrer’s series, Totems and Familiars (Large-Scale Charcoal Drawing)

Riva Lehrer’s recent series, Totems and Familiars, explores how people use metaphors to transcend their own limitations and re-imagine the self. Her paintings and drawings often focuses on subjects who, like herself, take a claim to both queer and disabled communities, radicalizing the notion of which bodies are seen. Riva will complete a portrait of queer graphic novelist Alison Bechdel (Dykes to Watch Out For, Funhome) for this series. http://rivalehrer.com

–see examples of work by both artists below–

About the Grant:

Since its founding in 2005, Chances Dances has sought to create a safe space for all gender expressions by bringing

together the varied LGBTIQ communities of Chicago. The creation of the Critical Fierceness grant expands upon this goal
by offering a unique opportunity for queer artistic expression. Chicago-based individuals or groups who wish to utilize
the Critical Fierceness Grant for artistic purposes and who identify themselves or their work as queer are encouraged
to apply. Critical Fierceness supports queer artists with financial assistance of up to $500. Chances Dances is proud
to provide the Critical Fierceness Grant as an opportunity for personal exploration, community development and
radical change through art. Our next deadline is June 30th.

For future updates on The Critical Fierceness Grant, including deadlines and application materials, past and future recipients,
please visit http://chancesdances.org/projects.

Thank you so much to all our applicants, who all deserve to be funded, even if we are unable to.
Thanks to all the folks who have come to Chances over the years.
Your continued support is what makes this grant possible.

Peace and Love
Aay, Ethan, Latham, Mel and Rita AKA Team Chances

Edie Fake - Fists of Fury
Ballpoint pen, ink and acrylic on paper, 14″x17″
2010

Riva Lehrer - Zora: How I Understand
Mylar with mixed media, 36″ x 50″
2010

Congratulations to Edie Fake and Riva Lehrer for receiving the December 2009 Critical Fierceness Grant!

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