Six local artists received $2,000 grants from FRACC. This is how they'll spend it.

FALL RIVER – Six artists have received grants of $2,000 each from the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition to create projects at FRACC’s Ignition Space, 44 Troy St.

Samantha Charles, Christina Senra Preble, Filomena Botelho, Gregory Molinar, Sharon Jussaume and Brittni Ann Harvey received the grants. Their projects will kick off in the Ignition Space starting in June.

The grant allows artists to use the Ignition Space for a month, where they will be able to create, market and host a public event. This could range from receptions to community engagement programs.

Selected grant winners also attended professional development workshops led by Kathleen Hancock, executive director of the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery at Bristol Community College.

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"We are thrilled to support these talented artists and their innovative projects," said FRACC Executive Director Ashley Occhino. "Through the Ignition Fund, we aim to provide a platform for creatives to showcase their work while fostering a vibrant arts and culture scene in Fall River."

The Ignition Fund is facilitated by FRACC, a committee of the One SouthCoast Chamber. The Ignition Fund is supported by TDI Creative Catalyst Grant Program, which is administered by MassDevelopment and funded by the Barr Foundation.

More information about each artist’s projects will be available on FRACC's social media channels and website, thefracc.org.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River arts group gives $2,000 grants to 6 local artists