Grantee Database
SO SAY WE ALL
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Veterans in the Arts
Award Amount
$16,200.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SO SAY WE ALL will provide veterans arts programming in 2018-2019 that achieves these objectives: 1) Mentor 25 veteran writers in creating stories; 2) Produce performances at 3 colleges; 3) Produce one storytelling showcase of LGBTQ veteran writers; 4) Produce 8 episodes of the Incoming radio/podcast series in partnership with NPR-affiliate KPBS to be aired regionally and nationally; 5) Produce at least 3 literature performances free to the public.
Organization Summary
So Say We All (SSWA) provides: creative writing workshops; performance opportunities through live storytelling and literary events; professional one-on-one performance / public speaking and literary coaching; visiting writers reading series; publication opportunities both in print and digital media; literary arts symposiums; public radio and podcast storytelling production through partnerships with PRX / KPBS, The La Jolla Playhouse, and other organizations; and academic achievement support for youth and young adults at San Diego community college campuses. In addition to core programming, the organization offers special arts projects focusing on military veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and presenters from immigrant families.
Organization
SO SAY WE ALL
Address
6373 LAMBDA DR
SAN DIEGO
92120-4704
County
San Diego
Region
Far South
Phone
(619) 887-2856
Congressional District
California's 53rd congressional district
State Assembly District
District 78
State Senate District
District 39
