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.
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A brief 2023 reflection
Thanks for following along this journey with me. 2023 was a year of experimentation.
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.
Art and Palestinian Liberation
Artists help shift culture, give people the courage to get involved, and help people feel that they’re part of something bigger, said Layan Fuleihan.
$napshot: $2,000 a month as a performance artist in Phoenix
"The artist grind just feels kind of scary because of the overall devaluation at a structural level of what some of us try to do under the guise or name of art and creation."
$napshot: $24,000 a year as a textile artist and teacher
After talking incessantly about starting an art rebellion TikTok for the past year, I finally posted my first short video yesterday.
Creating safe and liberating spaces in dance
At the beginning of the year, I had the pleasure of speaking to MK Abadoo, a choreographer, organizer, and educator based in the DMV. An excerpt of our interview.
$napshot: $1,000 a month as a stylist and creative in Chicago
Based in Chicago, this artist typically earns between $600 to $1,000 a month for a range of jobs including after-school programming, styling services, videography, and bartending.