February Newsletter
Dear TCP Community,
February always seems to be the coldest time of year, but we have exciting news that will hopefully get you fired up!
GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
We are so proud to announce that TCP has been chosen as the New York State Council on the Arts Grant Award winner for fiscal year 2021! Thank you to you all for making TCP a stronger organization, strengthening our commitment to the cultural capital and vitality of the world.
NEW ALBUM CAMPAIGN
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month and it begins tomorrow?! One of our core values is to celebrate monthly observances, and we are excited to share our opportunities to celebrate Women’s History Month together.
As you may know, we are releasing the debut Hear Her Song album on March 26, 2021! This album is a way to thank our exceptional honorees and partners for leading exemplary journeys on the advancement for gender equality. Through their words and stories, we are able to create personalized songs for them, and in doing so, paving equitable opportunities for female composers and artists.
While this album is a celebration of women’s achievements, it is also a call-to-action to further progress the advancement of women’s rights through equitable representation and opportunities for all women around the world.
In observance of women’s history month 2021, join us in our fundraising goal of
$10,000
Our commitment to further challenge the progress for gender equality is by campaigning for future rounds of Hear Her Song dedicated to composers /honorees who are still underrepresented in the fight for gender equality. Learn more here.
During this Women’s History Month, we invite you to take action and join us in our efforts to progress gender equality for all women. You can help in 3 ways!
Donate to our Campaign: It is our goal to raise $10,000 to fund our next round of HHS and a subsequent 2022 album. This includes commissioning composers, budget payment for new partnerships and production expenses. Help us with our mission!
Nominate an Honoree: Is there a woman who you believe deserves to be an honoree/ Do you know a fantastic female composer? Nominate her! At the end of the month, we will randomly choose 2 nominated honorees to be included in the future round of Hear Her Song. Here are instructions:
Partner With Us: Are you someone who believes that the arts can be used to create social change? Do you work for an organization that you believe deserves more awareness? Let’s collaborate! Send an inquiry to be part of the HHS and TCP community.
Album composers and honorees (h) from top row, left to right: Dina Fanai, Hyeyoung Kim, Faye Chiao, Gloria Steinem (h), Aget of Mercy Beyond Borders (h), Eliza Hull, Rosabella Gregory, Helen Park, Zhou Xiaoguang (h), Carly Findlay (h), Katy Pfaffl, Maria Landi, Sophia Lanuza, Shivika Sinha (h), Hui Roqui (h), Gwyneth Herbert, Janet Noh, Yang Lan (h), Shanas of Mercy Beyond Borders (h) and Linda Rendleman (h)
Artist Advocacy/V-Pals Series: Mazz Swift
February is the annual observance of Black History Month, recognizing the central role African-Americans have played in U.S. History. This month, we are honored to share the wisdom and artistry of Mazz Swift:
"Understanding of the beauty, depth, breadths and power of African American culture and how we are all affected by it on a global level...that actually makes me feel more centered and more important to me as an artist" — Mazz Swift
USA Today Feature
Earlier this month, TCP Director, Carla Canales published a compelling call-to-action for a stronger economy through the cultural arts, specifically with the United States’ inaugural Secretary of Culture and Creative Industries. Check out the full article here
Have a fantastic Sunday, everyone. Can’t wait to see you in March.
The Canales Project