The Ford Family Foundation named its 2025 Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts, recognizing three Oregon visual artists for excellence.
A jury of five arts professionals from within and outside of Oregon selected Derek Franklin, Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) and Vo Vo, from a competitive pool of 160 applicants. They will receive a $35,000 unrestricted award to support their practice.
“Derek, Vo and Sara have distinctive life stories that bring them to art making,” said Kara Inae Carlisle, president and CEO of The Ford Family Foundation. “They come together, however, in their sincere commitment to working with others and care for communities. We are so pleased to welcome them to the ‘forever cohort’ of Hallie Ford Fellows.”
May 21, 2025
