brownie points
Accepted to 6th Annual DC Black Theatre Festival
March 2015
For "Winners Have Yet To Be Announced: A Song For Donny Hathaway" stage adaption of Ed Pavlic's book of the same name
One of the District's most anticipated events of the summer, this unique cultural event brings performers from around the world together to showcase their talents. Features touring performers alongside local favorites, seasoned veterans alongside brand new faces, and traditional theatre venues alongside outdoor spaces.
Arizona Art Tank Grant Winner
January 2014
For the project SendAPoet in partnership with Arizona Community Media Foundation/Radio Phoenix
For Hashtag Change The World (BlackPoet Ventures) in partnership with Arizona Informant Foundation
Among 32 artists/arts organizations vying for $10,000 at the first-ever Arizona Art Tank, a grant program of the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Four different pitch events will take place throughout Arizona; Chandler, Peoria, Prescott and Tucson serve as the host cities. A total of four cash grants of different amounts will be awarded at each event.
Phoenix New Times 3rd Annual Big Brain Awards Finalist
March 2013
Named in Performing Art category
The award was created to recognize emerging local creatives. 18 finalists in siz categories: Craft, Design, Online, Visual Art, Culinary and Performing Art.
Winners received $500 cash prizes during the publication's annual Artopia celebration.
Submission Accepted for Ignite Phoenix 10
May 2011
For So You THINK You Can Design? presentation