Celebrating Fall River’s Creative Talent
- FRACC
- Mar 29
- 2 min read
FRACC is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Artist Showcase Grant, a program designed to support Fall River creatives in sharing their work across the city. This grant builds on Fall River’s vibrant event calendar by funding arts-based community engagements in neighborhoods, downtown, and key visitor destinations. Through this opportunity, the 6 recipients will contribute to the city's dynamic arts scene, connect with audiences, and showcase their talents at local events. This program is financed, in part by Bristol County, through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Meet Our Artist Showcase Grant Recipients
Amanda Arruda (she/her) - A visual artist specializing in painting and figurative work, Arruda earned her BFA in Painting in 2023. She will lead a Community Figure Drawing and Showcase, providing a space for artists of all levels to explore live drawing and creative expression.
King Haeli / Big Peach (she/her) - A multidisciplinary artist blending punk bubble pop fusion with hip-hop, King Haeli creates music that is both energetic and deeply personal. She will present Live Hip-Hop Performances featuring multi-talented musicians, bringing high-energy sounds and storytelling to the stage.
Megan Holden-Sathler (she/her) + Romario Sathler (he/him) - Storytellers and founders of Sathler Snippets, a digital media company dedicated to capturing the voices of the community. They will document cultural events through photography and videography, including the Fall River Arts Festival – We HeART! (May 10) and Echoes of the Pocasset and the Falling River (May 17), preserving local arts and culture.
Nelson Skala (he/him) - A multidisciplinary artist with expertise in graphic design, photography, videography, and audio engineering. Skala will showcase and vend his multi-media art and music at the Fall River Arts Festival – We HeART! (May 10) and a second event (TBA), offering a dynamic blend of visual and auditory creativity.
Vania Noverça Viveiros (she/her) - A lifelong artist and educator, Viveiros has been creating and teaching art for nearly 30 years. She works out of Studio Incognito at the Narrows Center for the Arts. Her upcoming projects include Plein-Air Painting Demos and Vending at the Fall River Arts Festival – We HeART! (May 10) and Summer Evenings in the Park, where she will share her passion for capturing landscapes in real-time.
Wendy Robitaille (she/her) - An artist and educator who has inspired her community through teaching and creative expression. She will showcase personal artworks and journaling focused on mental health at the Fall River Arts Festival – We HeART! (May 10) and Summer Evenings in the Park, using art as a tool for self-reflection and healing.
Upcoming Community Engagements
FRACC is committed to strengthening the city’s creative economy through hands-on support for local artists. By leveraging City-awarded ARPA resources, FRACC launched the Artist Recovery Program: learn more about this multifaceted initiative.
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