In the spirit of Locust Projects’ artist-driven mission, WaveMaker recipients experiment and take risks, creating innovative work that is shared with the public in unconventional spaces.
Grantees receive up to $6,000 each in three categories: New Work / Projects, Long-Haul Projects, and Research and Development + Implementation.
Since 2015, WaveMaker has awarded $450,000 in funding to 90 of Miami’s visionary artists. WaveMaker at Locust Projects supports Miami’s visionary artists with incubator grants for innovative projects shared with the public in unconventional spaces. In addition to a Ph.D., Rivera holds a Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Duke University (2015), a Master of Arts degree in art history from Duke University (2010), and a Bachelor of Arts (Africana studies and art history, with honors) from Grinnell College (2006). Professor Rivera’s current research includes art and architecture in modern Cuba, Haitian art, photography and visual culture, and the relationship of the art world and real estate development in contemporary Miami. I am excited to collaborate with my colleague and drag sobrinx (niece) KUNST, as we create a performance where our vestments are bound to and extend from a sculptural representation of la isla,” says Rivera. “This project builds upon my research and teaching on the art of drag, as well as previous support from the Cantwell-Wegman Grant for Public Engagement from Grinnell’s Center for the Humanities. The project draws upon a wide range of sources, including historical archives, cartography, the built environment, soundscapes, and contemporary visual cultures of the “postcolonial colony.” WaveMaker grants are part of a regional regranting program supported by the Warhol Foundation.
Their project, “island bound: an exercise in decolonizing drag,” is a collaborative performance involving sculptural installation that explores decoloniality and queer resistance in the context of Puerto Rico. “What I love most about this partnership is that it allows DoorDash to support and give back to the community.Fredo Rivera ’06, assistant professor of art history, and his collaborator KUNST (Julian Montalvo), have received a WaveMaker incubator grant of $6,000 from Locust Projects, Miami’s longest-running nonprofit alternative art space. “Connecting locally allows us to build DoorDash’s presence and grow the brand at a grassroots level, extending their NRL partnership. Shivani Maharaj, chief content & partnerships at Wavemaker, added: “Sport is the number one passion for Aussies and Touch Football is the largest social team sport in the country, with over 700,000 participants across Australia. “At DoorDash we believe it’s important to give back in a meaningful way, and we are excited to help acknowledge the amazing work Touch clubs play by providing the resources they need to keep supporting their communities.” “Touch clubs have an incredible impact on Australians from all walks of life, through connection, fitness, fun and friendships within their teams and in turn local communities. Madison Westall, partnership manager at DoorDash, said: “We are so proud to partner with Touch Football Australia again to deliver good to our local communities. The winners will share the $100,000 grant to pay for new uniforms, club house repairs and coaching programs. DoorDash invited clubs from across the country to share their stories and apply for grants, with 12 winners chosen from 66 applications. With Covid budget cuts and extreme flooding destroying sporting grounds, Touch clubs across Australia have been doing it tough. The grant prizes are part of the $100,000 Foot圜ash grant-based funding program launched by DoorDash in partnership with Touch Football Australia earlier this year, allowing affiliated Touch Football clubs across the country to apply for grants. Meanwhile, NRL Melbourne Storm player Harry Grant heads to Harlequins Touch Association in Victoria. NRLW Brisbane Broncos and QLD player Ali Brigginshaw goes to Ipswich Touch Association in Queensland. NRL legend Petero Civoniceva heads to Burdekin Touch Association in Queensland The emotive ad shines a spotlight on remote Australian Touch communities that have been hit hard by Covid and extreme flooding over the past two years, and shows DoorDash Foot圜ash grant prizes being delivered to clubs across Australia by star NRL and NRLW players. The TVC comes at the perfect time just ahead of the footy finals launch. On-demand delivery platform DoorDash is highlighting its Touch Football Australia partnership in a sweet TVC produced by Wavemaker Australia and Knack Studios.
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