Grantee Database
RAGGED WING ENSEMBLE
Grant Year
2018-19
Grant Program
Artists in Communities
Award Amount
$18,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, The Flight Deck will engage Ayodele Nzinga for a year-long artistic residency, including the production of two theatrical productions, a theater summer camp and four community engagement events to activate the Black Arts Movement Business District. Nzinga and her troupe, The Lower Bottom Playaz, will promote civic engagement through art, organizing their community to promote cultural resilience, while solidifying their own infrastructure.
Organization Summary
RWE’s current programs are:
Original Productions: Creating and producing original, multidisciplinary play and art events.
The School of Fierce Play: A set of adult education programs that teach our artistic and entrepreneurial methodology.
Ensemble: A standing group of performers, writers, musicians and visual artists, who train, create, and produce work together over time.
TFD’s current programs are:
Subsidized Arts Space: Affordable performance, rehearsal, office and storage space for community-based artists, prioritizing local groups run by and/or serving POC.
Co-Productions: Curated performances & events co-presented by TFD and other groups.
Gallery: Rotating visual art shows, often in conjunction with performances in the space.
Reimagining Business Models in the Arts: A collaboration with other organizations to research alternate arts business models and eventually build one.
Organization
The Flight Deck
Address
1540 BROADWAY
OAKLAND
94612-2002
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(510) 858-7383
Congressional District
California's 13th congressional district
State Assembly District
District 18
State Senate District
District 9
