Future Prairie's 2024 Artist Support Recipients

In 2024, we had the honor of funding creativity across a wide spectrum of art forms ranging from visual art, poetry, and film to music, social practice, and community initiatives. Through direct cash support, mini virtual residencies, and resource sharing, Future Prairie celebrates the voices of underrepresented communities, especially queer and neurodivergent perspectives. We’re providing artists with funding, technical assistance, workspace, mentorship, and community networking.

These artists and projects represent a cross-section of creativity and social activism, spanning disciplines from dance and storytelling to technology and site-specific installations: 

Abby McHale, Akela Jaffi Auer, Amelia Ralston-Okabayashi, Amelia Schroth, Amethyst Rae, Anna Burke, Arcadia Trueheart, Ashlin Aronin, Asher Kondziela of Prism, Aster Olsen, B3NTL3Y (Bentley Anubis), Beck Beverage, Bee Brooklyn Campos, Bishop and Wilde, Brett Brown, Bronwyn Carver, Cal Angus of smoke and mold trans-run journal, Chloe Larson, Chris Noel, Claire Dior, CoHo Productions & CoHo Resource Center, Cultured Magazine, Z Rucker, Drew Harmon, Drunk Church, Ember High, Emily "Emmi" Greer, Erin Wright, Freeform Portland, Gal La Mode, Brianna Spencer, Katherine Morgan, Hannah Glavor, Hannah Krafcik, Hannah Piper Burns, Harlee Case, Adia Gibbs, Ilima Considine, Jax Ko, Jason Lee Cinematica, Jayden Becker, Jenny Xie, Jess Ackerman, Justine Vanderpool, Joyce McNair, Joy Pearson, Kait D of Goldie's Film, Katarina Countiss, KiShawn Thompson, Emmett Preciado, Lene Hopson, Lisa Leard, Lukas Angus, Maddy Court, Matthew Halbert-Howen, Meg Currell, Midori, Nikita Vincent, Nicholas Williams, Portland Indie Game Squad, Queer Social Club, Rachel Smith (Words of Mouth), Renée Yoxon, Saeeda Wright, Sage Nova, Cameron Day O'Connell, Shaun Keylock, Shakir Najieb, Shawon Shorter, Skylyn Booth, Carrot Quinn, Tuck Woodstock, Up Good with Honey Pluton, and Zaji Cox.

Each brings unique perspectives, amplifying the vibrant cultural landscape of Portland and beyond. Future Prairie remains committed to cultivating an inclusive arts community where all identities are celebrated. We believe in the power of collective work to shift narratives, foster resilience, and build lasting community ties. By supporting a diverse cohort of artists and collaborators, we continue to broaden representation in the arts, creating new avenues for visibility and opportunity.