Caroline's Wedding receives the NY State Council on the Arts Grant

January 1st 2020 Illiana Michel’s soup joumou

When I woke up this morning my home smelled liked soup joumou. My mom was in town for the holidays and had made two different versions. This soup represents resilience, something that I have learned from my mom who has more resilience and faith than any education has been able to teach me. As I continue to try to bring Caroline’s Wedding to fruition, I draw from the strength of our ancestors who shine so clearly through my mom. In receiving the Individual Artist grant from the NY State Council on the Arts, 2020 is looking really good for Caroline’s Wedding. Thank you to all of the project’s fans who have continued to reach out to me about the project, you have kept me inspired. 2020 is the year for all the dreamers! Happy New Year!