The Moyer Martinez Grant is a yearly gift to support the practices of young artists from the five boroughs of New York. This is a nonrestrictive gift, not specified to scholastic pursuit. Recipients have complete control over their use of the funds.The Moyer Martinez Grant is funded directly by Sam Moyer & Eddie Martinez.
Jose Vazquez is the recipient of the 2021 Moyer Martinez Grant.
Jose Vazquez is a freshman at Hunter College currently pursuing a BFA in Fine Arts and has been working with Free Arts NYC for four years. Since 2019 he has participated in our Portfolio Development Program, Creative Lab Program, and the Internship Program. Jose's chosen medium is ink, marker, and digital animation. He dreams of being a full-time comic book artist one day and spends his time attending conventions to meet other comic book artists.
Rhesa Paul is the inaugural recipient of the Moyer Martinez Grant.
Rhesa Paul is a Brooklyn based artist, we first met through Free Arts NYC while she was still in high school. After a year of interning with Eddie we were very excited when she was awarded a scholarship to attend SVA. Rhesa is now in the middle of her second year of school and we hope this grant helps her to keep the momentum she has worked so hard for.
Rhesa Paul is a creative based in Brooklyn, New York. She currently majors in Fine Arts at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. As a painter, her subject matter revolves around connecting the past to the present and other representational approaches, using oil as her preferred medium. On a day to day basis, Rhesa explores various outlets of artistic expression, advocates for justice and exponential growth.
