(ArtsBuild)

Annie LaVoie is one of nine local artists to receive a recent grant from ArtsBuild, which supports the arts in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

In the past few years, the nonprofit has targeted its grants for local artists to break down barriers, make arts funding more equitable - and promote arts and culture through diverse artists across the community.

The latest round of grants is for artists living with disabilities to activate a new project.

Two of those artists, in addition to Annie LaVoie, are Jeron Devonte, a male soprano - and Reginald Clack, a photographer.