Artist Council
Artists are at the core of all of our work, not just as recipients of awards or fellowships, but as decision-makers and advisors. In 2018, we established an inaugural Artist Council, an esteemed group of artists representing multiple disciplines within the 3Arts network. In addition to providing feedback on our programs and policies, Council members serve on an annual jury panel for 3AP (3Arts Projects).
Members of the 2021 3Arts Artist Council:
Dee Alexander
Dee Alexander, vocalist and 2012 3Arts/Southwest Airlines Awardee
Matt Bodett
Matt Bodett, visual artist and recipient of a 2017 3Arts Residency Fellowship at UIC
Richard Costes
Richard Costes, theater artist, accessibility consultant, and 2019 3Arts/Walder Foundation awardee
Stephanie Diaz
Stephanie Diaz, actor, puppetry artist, and 2019 3Arts/SIF Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation Awardee
William Estrada
William Estrada, multidisciplinary artist and 2016 3Arts Community Awardee
Ayriole Frost
Ayriole Frost, composer, performer, teacher, and 2017 3Arts/Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Awardee
Emjoy Gavino
Emjoy Gavino, actor, casting director, teaching artist, and 2020 3Arts/Stan Lipkin & Evelyn Appell Lipkin Awardee
Meida Teresa McNeal
Meida Teresa McNeal, performance maker and 2017 3Arts Awardee
Andy Slater
Andy Slater, sound artist, performer, disability advocate, and recipient of a 2018 3Arts Residency Fellowship at UIC