06/17/2026
Last Friday, we hosted a panel discussion that was the apex of the fellowship research on Maya Deren and her Ukrainian roots. We are happy, excited, and overwhelmed, but most of all grateful for the positive and encouraging feedback we received from the audience. The words below fuel our enthusiasm to continue our mission to ensure that the voices of Ukrainian-American artists are heard, celebrated, and preserved for generations to come.
💌 "In terms of quality, it was one of the most well-organized and well-moderated talks I have been to in a long time."- KN
💌 "I was very taken with last Friday's panel discussion, and thank you deeply for uncovering Ukrainian heritage in the States. The whole evening stirred deep emotions in me, sadness, but even more important, inspiration. Thank you." - LD
We would like to express our gratitude to the participating artists and the fellow: Lily Selthofner, Slinco, Katya Grokhovsky, Daria Dorosh, and Lily’s research advisor, Erica Hillary Stein, PhD. (Associate Professor and Chair of Film at Vassar).
Big thanks to the team at the National Academy of Design for hosting the event.
Our deep appreciation goes to the Borshch of Art’s donors and supporters of the Fellowship program, as well as to institutional funders: UNWLA and Razom, for sponsoring the stipends and honoraria.
Photo credit: Vasyl Hnatiuk.
Anastasia Gudko Katya Grokhovsky National Academy of Design UNWLA - Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc. Razom for Ukraine
