A western tribe's $4 million donation to support Indigenous artists is the largest endowment gift in the history of the Sundance Institute.
for almost two decades. Fellows in the program develop their work through roundtable discussions, one-on-one feedback sessions with advisors and exploring ways of indigenizing their creative practices.
In the immediate future, the endowment will create a new fellowship for emerging and midcareer Indigenous artists. Fellows will receive a $25,000 grant, yearlong mentorship, professional development opportunities and support to attend the Sundance Film Festival.Greg Sarris, tribal chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, participated in Sundance Institute's 1992 Screenwriters Lab.
"I witnessed firsthand the incredible support that the Institute provides to all artists, but Indigenous talent specifically," Sarris said. "We are excited to see the creative breakthroughs from future fellows and scholarship recipients. Supporting and nurturing these artists will open up pathways to success for the entire California Indigenous creative community and enable us to tell our stories.
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