Sustainable Humane Earth Production Bridging with Mother Awarded Nexus Artist Grant by City of Austin
Gratitude and Acknowledgment
From the time of our first small-scale, spiritual-art-community production called Art.Music.Life. in 2011; Sustainable Humane Earth has been producing and self-funding uplifting and inspiring performances and events. Tyagaraja’s newest conceptual theatre show is called “Bridging with Mother.” With many months of work and collaboration we submitted our “Bridging with Mother” proposal for the City of Austin, Cultural Arts Funding. Our team is honored to announce we have been awarded the full amount of the Nexus Grant, and were given a score of 100% to produce our show, “Bridging with Mother.” Being awarded the Nexus Grant is evidence of the fructification of effort, creativity, collaboration and Divine Momentum. Speaking for ourselves and many of our artist friends just like us who truly live every moment of life for their art, being awarded this grant is not only making us visible, it gives us the inspiration to move forward because our art has been deemed important and worthy to those distributing the grants. We were told that the competition was very high, for this we feel even more honored to present our art amongst those fellow artists who applied, whether granted funds or not. To all of our friends, family and colleagues that participated to make this possible we owe our deepest and Divine Gratitude to you!
Share, Sponsor, Participate, Volunteer
We invite our nearest and dearest, our like minded community members and those who find value in our offering, to share the Bridging with Mother outreach flyer and/or sponsor the production in any way you feel inspired, whether through your own dollars or volunteering. All participation is welcome in this worthy cause. The reality for us is that the funds will only cover renting a venue and paying the artists for their time during the performance (not including rehearsal time). There are additional expenses for which we are seeking support, and are also paying for out of our own pockets, as we have in all previous years.
We encourage you to take your time, read through the proposal, and consider how you might be able to align with our mission and contribute.
SHE Mission:
Sustainable Humane Earth empowers individuals to live a holistic earth-conscious lifestyle by producing multi-disciplinary artistic experiences that preserve indigenous art forms and provide space for connection, education, healing and food justice action while inspiring social and environmental change.
SHE Vision:
SHE centers the voices of diverse artists so they may mindfully express themselves, thereby increasing access to indigenous healing arts that inspire a deeper connection to each other, to our ancestral roots, and to Nature
Project Summary:
Bridging with Mother”- a production of Tyagaraja’s original music, directed by Gunjen Mittal
Inspired by classical Indian dance and art forms, philosophical definition of Sanskrit term Yoga, permaculture theory.
Includes stage design, nature-and-spirit-inspired art, live music, dancing, acting, multimedia art, and art and wellness vendor area.
Therefore, “Bridging with Mother,” is an artistic call to “conjoin,” or “merge,” or “become one with divine Nature."
Proposed Activities:
Produce an experience with stage design, visual art, and a fusion of classical Indian and contemporary movement and dance, joining yogic and permaculture principles with art.
Presenting music, lyrics, and film guiding the audience to reflect on our role on Mother Earth as mindful co-creators of our own destiny and as consumers creating waste on the planet.
Involve the audience by having performers move in and out of the area, performing and interacting to reinforce the idea of connection. Audience members may be prompted to: meditate, sing, dance...
Distribute fresh fruit, ayurvedic snacks and burn fresh herbs so all senses are engaged to receive healing, wisdom and nourishment, as a symbol how art can promote a paradigm shift towards compassion and action.
Include live plants from SHE Urban Permaculture Farm to further the immersive experience.
Sell/give away medicinal plants, seeds and wellness products, empowering folks to grow food and increase a sense of personal sovereignty.
Provide health and art-related info and refreshments.
Select a venue based on access to public transportation or otherwise provide adequate transportation access.
Maintain affordability by presenting at least one event free to attend. Subsequent ticket costs may be on a sliding scale or otherwise offered such that no one will be turned away.
Present information via advertising and community outlets including a focus on reaching a diverse community and tourists.