New Report Out: Solidarity Not Charity
Last week, we launched the report, “Solidarity Not Charity: Arts & Culture Grantmaking in the Solidarity Economy” which was commissioned by Grantmakers in the Arts and written by yours truly and Caroline Woolard. Visit www.art.coop to download the report, executive summary, watch the summary video or join the community! A big thank you to the … Read More
Artists Need a New Economy
I never got to share a workshop from last year with digital creators about the political economy of arts and culture; and why artists need a solidarity economy and the solidarity economy needs artists! I did this workshop with my partner, Francisco Perez of the Center for Popular Economics. Graphic notes by @RadicalRoadmaps on IG. … Read More
Artists Dismantling Capitalism
This weekend! Join a slew of incredible artists, culture bearers and organizers from across the country for the “Artists Dismantling Capitalism” symposium. It’s free! “The aim of Artists Dismantling Capitalism is to bring together artists, culture workers, social change agents and anyone and everyone who knows that we can collectively create a society that is … Read More
#NoGoingBack: A COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide
If ever there was a moment for cultural strategy — it’s now. A global pandemic has magnified the flaws of our capitalist system, but, also, the power art and culture to uplift, disrupt and build community. The Center for Cultural Power offers #NoGoingBack: A COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide for Artists and Activists to meet the moment. … Read More