The Charlie Earle Memorial Micro Grant is awarded to a Black woman or non-binary artist who best embodies Charlie's legacy. Charlie was a multidisciplinary artist and musician who was known for her kind and welcoming nature and incredible voice. The grant is awarded by a committee of Charlie’s friends and family as well as members of the local Black community. Artists of any discipline are encouraged to apply.
This grant is made possible by the family and friends of Charlie Earle (1986-2019). The CGSJ continues to accept donations to the Charlie Earle Memorial Micro-Grant from community members throughout the year.
Charlie Earle shared this photo on Instagram on her 33rd birthday in April 2019.
Charlie Earle passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in July of 2019 at age 33. Friends remember her as a “firecracker” and for her both her powerful voice and loving nature. When she died she left an enormous hole in Peterborough’s music scene, once filled by a “5 foot tall force of nature”.
Those who were lucky enough to know her will always miss her voice, her friendship and her laughter.
Listen to Charlie’s Music:
Take a listen to Charlie’s the live recording of Charlie’s final performance, “Live at the Red Dog”. Charlie will be forever loved and missed in Peterborough’s music scene.