We are excited to announce the next cohort of RPPL Artists for 2024/25! Sixteen artists will be supported in this Rural Performance Production Lab season including Artists in Residence, Visiting Artists, and a Next Up Artists.
The Rural Performance / Production Lab (RPPL) is a creative production process which seeks to support the development of new work rooted in southern and rural living, history, places, and bodies. Through three categories, RPPL artists will receive direct funding or a configuration of an on-site residency, coaching and support from a dedicated team of advisors over an 18-month period in addition to the direct funding. This opportunity is for artists living in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Sipp Culture is able to provide rehearsal space, housing, planning support and can participate as a partner and consultant in the realization of bringing new southern and rural stories to the field. Through this program Sipp Culture offers artists support which is tailor-made to fit their developmental needs.
“The RPPL residency program gives artists the time and space to develop their ideas and refine their artistic work,” said Brandi Turner, co-director of Sipp Culture. “There are very few opportunities like this for artists in the South and from rural areas, so we are so glad that we can support the RPPL Artists in this way.”
“The RPPL residency program is unique in its ability to provide artists with a home to lean into their creativity, dream up the many possibilities their creativity can support their purpose, build the work that is most important and relevant to them, and still find space to rest and restore,” said Carlton Turner, co-director of Sipp Culture.
Meet the 2024/25 RPPL Artists
2024/25 RPPL Graphic Design by Allyson Durr & Social Impact Studios
A team of three professional artist advisors for the program include: Erin Washington, Founder, Soul Center; Jasmine Cannon, Founder, Black South Production; and Ashley Walden, Founder, Unlock Creative.
