Artist Mildred Howard. Photo: Don Farnsworth
Artist Alex Chitty. Photo: Ashleigh Dye
The Nancy Graves foundation awards the annual Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Artists to Mildred Howard and Alex Chitty. Established by the artist, the Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Artists supports artists wishing to work in a technique, medium or discipline that is different from the one for which they are primarily recognized. Mildred Howard, based in Emeryville, CA, is known for her prints and collages that incorporate a wide range of materials and techniques. She seeks to explore filmmaking. Alex Chitty, based in Chicago, IL, is known for her sculptures assembled from fabricated materials and found objects. She seeks to explore printmaking. Each artist received an award of $12,500.00.