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Grantee: Cori Schuman

Project Title: Empowering Women Through Art
Year awarded: 2024, Round 3

Ceramic artist Cori Schuman is receiving SAGA support to create a new set of sculptures exploring trauma, self-perception, and hope. This project will culminate in a 2025 exhibition at Emerge Gallery, where a portion of the sales will benefit the Spokane YWCA’s therapeutic programs for women.

Through a partnership with the YWCA, Schuman will also lead art therapy workshops to support survivors of trauma, empowering them through creative expression. Funding will cover essential equipment, including an air filtration system and airbrush tools, enabling Schuman to produce high-quality work while prioritizing her health and safety.