In their first round of granting as the new non-profit Friends of IFCC, I received a $5000 grant to continue work on ONE DEATH IN SEVEN DOORWAYS. This organization expands the Artist in Residence program begun by Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) and Portland Parks, through which I received a $12,000 grant to workshop the opera in 2024. What a thrill to have a second year of funding through the IFCC commitment to supporting artists. The funds include support from the 1803 fund and the newly formed Portland Department of Arts and Culture. It's an honor to be a part of this growth and development in the arts in Portland. Thank you Friends of IFCC!