Creative Research Grants

Reg Bloor
Music/Sound
New York, NY
2024

Reg Bloor, an experimental guitarist, proposes to create and record new music using custom-built third-bridge Harmonics Guitars to explore rarely heard musical intervals of the harmonic series. This project will focus on building her own versions of these unique instruments and composing and recording music to explore their sonic potential. (Portrait photo by Patrick Courtney)

Jeff Carey
Music/Sound
Baltimore, MD
2024

Jeff Carey, an electronic music composer and performer, proposes to integrate 3D graphic environments into his radical computer music practice. Using Unreal Engine, he will extend his electro-instrument platform to control real-time graphics, sound, light, and tactile elements, developing abstract visual languages that complement his sonic work. (Portrait photo by Christopher Ashworth)

Judy Dunaway
Music/Sound
Boston, MA
2024

Judy Dunaway, an interdisciplinary artist, proposes to document and innovate her work with latex balloons as experimental sound conduits and sculptural instruments. This project will involve recording improvisations, pressing LPs, and creating more durable sculptures as she adapts to the discontinuation of Qualatex balloons. (Portrait photo courtesy of the artist)

Sean Meehan
Music/Sound
New York, NY
2024

Sean Meehan, a percussionist, proposes to explore the influence of uilleann pipes on his experimental music practice, examining parallels between folk and experimental music. The project will include private uilleann pipe lessons, attending the Sciol Samhraidh Willie Clancy festival in Ireland, and collaborating with traditional musicians, as well as upgrading his uilleann pipe set. (Portrait photo courtesy of the artist)