Excitement as 10 artists get grants for new work

Ten local artists have been awarded grants of up to £5,000 to support their creativity, a charity has said.

ArtHouse Jersey said artists applying to create a comedy short film, debut album and a new play were among those successful in the latest round of its quarterly funding initiative.

Jersey-born artist and writer, Alexander Mourant, was awarded funding for skills development in metal work and screen printing techniques.

He said: "This funding will support exciting new research, materials and the opportunity to learn new techniques and processes."

Mr Mourant added: "Over the coming year, my work will continue to explore Jersey farming history, through expanded photography, sculpture and assemblage.

"I'm really looking forward to sharing this with the island and further afield."

Actress and filmmaker Lorna Ramsay was awarded funding towards the post-production of her coming-of-age short film Insufferably Bourgeois, a comedy being made by three women.

"My team and I on Insufferably Bourgeois are beyond grateful for ArtHouse Jersey's support towards the post-production of our proof-of-concept short film," she said.

Ms Ramsay said the funding would allow the team to finish the film.

The charity said small development grants were for awards below £1,500, while large grants were between £1,500 and £5,000.

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