Reflections from Expo Chicago
Working a hospitality gig at an art fair paid me much more than writing an article about it.
Artist $napshot: Chicago-based collage artist
This artist accumulated $100,000 in debt pursuing an MFA and a BA, and he's actively putting off repayment for as long as possible.
Sharing some new work
A behind the scenes look at the Artist Pay Project installation.
Artist $napshot: Chicago-based zine press operator and photographer
This artist is currently uninsured and has $2,000 in savings which they jokingly refer to as "root canal money."
$napshots from the installation
I’m wrapping up 2024 with a bang, the debut of Making It: $napshots from the Artist Pay Project, which opened last month at the University of Michigan.
Resource roundup: Your guide to fair pay in the arts
How organizations and policy reforms are paving the way for pay equity in the arts across the U.S.
Artist Pay Project, the installation
I've been creating an immersive version of my reporting on artist pay.
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.
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.
How an Omaha art space is shaping the future of the city's scene
Brigitte McQueen launched the Union for Contemporary Art in 2011. Over 13 years, it's become an inclusive and welcoming space for local artists, and has left a lasting impact on Omaha.
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.