A conversation with the choreographer of a show I’m performing in
After rehearsal, Stefany Cotton talked to me about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the realities of running a small dance company in Chicago.
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A Chicago dance company dedicated to community and collaboration
I talk to choreographer Stefany Cotton about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the needs of dance artists in the city.
In Omaha, an art space empowering local artists and fighting segregation
Sharing a story from guest writer Jonathan Orozco, a journalist and artist based in Omaha about the Union for Contemporary Art, an organization that has become a staple in the city’s small art scene.
Patrisse Cullors is building an art movement focused on healing
We chat about ongoing projects, the arts economy, the role of artists in social movements.
Patrisse Cullors is building an art movement focused on healing
Watch our full interview with the Black Lives Matter co-founder on YouTube.
A brief 2023 reflection
Thanks for following along this journey with me. 2023 was a year of experimentation.
Palestinian embroidery for liberation
An interview with Wafa Ghnaim about how art can support the movement for Palestinian liberation.
Palestinian embroidery and resistance
An interview with Wafa Ghnaim about art and the movement for Palestinian liberation.
$napshot: Charlottesville-based poet and spoken word artist
After working on the Artist Pay Project for the better part of this year, I’ve finally finished publishing the first batch of surveys — 26 in total.