A radical approach to arts giving
DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.
Makeda Easter
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How Chicago’s DanceChance is reimagining the artist grant
DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.
A living wage program for artists offering stability and support
Sharing a new article about Artists at Work and a podcast episode I was recently featured in.
The WPA-inspired, living wage program for artists offering much needed stability and support
Artists at Work is a workforce resilience program that has provided a salary and benefits to dozens of artists across the U.S. It’s part of a burgeoning movement to value and pay artists fairly.
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.
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.