Lakes of Wada provides a wide range of funding and support for artists across the world, including studio space, technology and equipment support, venue rental, travel grants, respite opportunities, and grant services (grant writing, discovery, and completion).
Featured Artists and Grantees
Winter 2026 Program
Attendance at the Malta Biennale
Sponsorship and travel grants allowing a featured artist to display their work at this international exhibition.
U.S. and Europe
Fall 2025 Program
Twisting the Rabbit Hole and DJ Q-Bert Wave Twisters 25th Anniversary 3D Presentation
Media production, event production, sponsorship, and equipment donation.
U.S. and Canada
Fall 2024 Respite Program
Artist’s visit and watershed visit – Klamath River
Sponsored tour of the Klamath River area with Dani Williamson (multidisciplinary artist) and Mayaan Tsadaka (Composer, Performer, Sound Artist) in the California northwest.
U.S. and Israel
Fall 2024 Video Production
Blectum from Blechdom
Open Your Mouth Music Video
Special Halloween music recording and music video release, with merchandise.
U.S.
Summer 2025 & Fall 2024 Featured Artist
Julie Lamendola
Respite & Relaxation Grant
Julia LaMendola is a multifaceted artist renowned for her innovative contributions across a spectrum of creative disciplines, including performance art, music composition, acting, and visual arts. With decades of experience and a distinguished career, Julia continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.
U.S.
2023 Featured Artist
People Like Us
Technology Funding and Travel Assistance
Vicki Bennett makes CDs, radio, and A/V multimedia under the name People Like Us. By animating and recontextualising found footage collages Vicki gives an equally witty and dark view of popular culture with a surrealistic edge.
Vicki has shown work at, amongst others, Tate Modern, The National Film Theatre, Purcell Room, The ICA, Sydney Opera House, Pompidou Centre, Sonar in Barcelona, The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the BBC and Channel 4.
U.S. and Great Britain
2022 Featured Artist
Tra Bouscaren
Technology Consulting
2020 Featured Artist
Eugene Chadbourne
Public Performance, event production.
Featuring : Larry Polansky, Maryclare Bryztwa, and Laura Steenberge.