After analysing the numerous and generally outstanding applications we’ve received to the 2021 OUT.RA Creation Grant, this year we have decided to select two projects as recipients of this grant:
André Neves (also known as George Silver), a Barreiro musician with a growing reputation for his artistic work, will work on a new album (his second LP) which will feature a diverse cast of guests.
Vera Marques (aka Puçanga), a multidisciplinary artist resident in Seixal (one of the neighbouring municipalities recently included in the scope of the Grant), will develop a “vocalgraphic” investigative and creation project by bringing together several vocal circles, a work which will also be released as an album.
This annual grant has been awarded since 2016 to musicians and audiovisual artists residing in Barreiro and the surrounding urban areas in order to create and present original works. This year, each of the selected projects will be supported with 1000€ in order to achieve its aims and host at least one public presentation of the work developed.
Throughout the following months we'll be revealing more details regarding the selected projects and their journey towards completion.