Art Leaders of Color Network - ALCN
ALCN's vision is to become a 'go-to' authority and platform where ALCN members (founders & friends) are recognized as tastemakers on the cutting edge of innovative cultural production---within the Chicago art world in general but within Chicago's marginalized art world(s), in particular. ALCN's mission is to deliver critical presentation insights and initiatives that enlighten and empower artists/ audiences/ critics/ producers/ venues/ donors & funders to seek and support boundary-pushing arts programming by creatives of color.
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“They complain that they do not have enough money to do research on these objects to take proper care of them,” said Tahir Della, a postcolonial activist based in Berlin, “but they had enough money to build a castle in the middle of Berlin.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/arts/design/germany-museum-condition-artifacts.html?fbclid=IwAR0sJyLN1SMAKMMclTk2uKJkjHUUZZxohvZ0JAQ2RvSp80Rc0IU3yM-8O9U
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/arts/design/germany-museum-condition-artifacts.html?fbclid=IwAR0sJyLN1SMAKMMclTk2uKJkjHUUZZxohvZ0JAQ2RvSp80Rc0IU3yM-8O9U
Are African Artifacts Safer in Europe? Museum Conditions Revive Debate
Outdated facilities and disarray have activists and researchers concerned about the way German museums store items from Africa, Asia and elsewhere.
nytimes.com
Every month, Creative Capital compiles a list of residencies, grant, and award opportunities as part of our commitment to sharing resources and opportunities for artists working in all creative disciplines. These opportunities have deadlines in September and October.
Artist Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines in September and October, 2019 | Creative Capital
Every month, Creative Capital compiles a list of residencies, grant, and award opportunities as part of our commitment to sharing resources and opportunities for artists working in all creative disciplines. These opportunities have deadlines in September and October.
creative-capital.org
"The study reinforces many findings from similar assessments of diversity and representation (or lack thereof) in pop culture. Some of those note the importance of diversity in Hollywood’s gatekeepers and people in behind-the-scenes roles, such as executives, producers, directors and writers."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hollywood-diversity-representation-crazy-rich-asians-black-panther_n_5d6fc567e4b0110804581f4c?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000047&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=bv_fb&utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&fbclid=IwAR3n0ADZnkIXCsTZiP7XjY65Cxvg6RZI8f_WjNj1p3zf5PjgeDnksCGTcEs
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hollywood-diversity-representation-crazy-rich-asians-black-panther_n_5d6fc567e4b0110804581f4c?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000047&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=bv_fb&utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&fbclid=IwAR3n0ADZnkIXCsTZiP7XjY65Cxvg6RZI8f_WjNj1p3zf5PjgeDnksCGTcEs
'Black Panther' And 'Crazy Rich Asians' Won't Solve Hollywood's Diversity Problem
A new study from USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative finds gains for underrepresented groups in 2018, but also highlights longstanding inequities.
huffpost.com
“Do I think that Broadway is an old bastion of white, patriarchal supremacy? Yes, but I think the entire culture is, so how is Broadway going to get away from where we are as a nation? It’s not. I think we have to push it.”
— Dominique Morisseau
— Dominique Morisseau
See Us, Trust Us, Employ Us: Broadway’s Women of Color on Confronting Racism—and Reshaping Theater
Debbie Allen, Dominique Morisseau, the sisters behind ‘Women of Color on Broadway,’ and others tell Tim Teeman about confronting racism, and shaping a future of inclusive theater.
thedailybeast.com
"An author and editor with a PhD in literary theory, owner DL Mullen originally planned to open a Soho House-esque literary arena called Athenaeum Librarium, which would be a mixture of library, co-working space, and membership-only club. However, after the ambitious project was repeatedly plagued by construction woes, Mullen decided to spin the concept into a bookstore, rechristening it Semicolon."
The address is 515 N Halsted St.
https://lithub.com/chicagos-first-black-woman-owned-bookstore-is-open-for-business/?fbclid=IwAR1HNalwTe4IsxeW7h9dLGxAmG60-DwkrV6HpAhMhFltsZWxpp1DeMrQfAw
The address is 515 N Halsted St.
https://lithub.com/chicagos-first-black-woman-owned-bookstore-is-open-for-business/?fbclid=IwAR1HNalwTe4IsxeW7h9dLGxAmG60-DwkrV6HpAhMhFltsZWxpp1DeMrQfAw
Chicago’s only black woman-owned bookstore is open for business.
Semicolon—a vibrant new bookstore, community space, and gallery for Chicago’s street art scene—opened its doors on Tuesday with a party and mural unveiling. The store is “just one of a handfu…
lithub.com
"It is beneficial for people to see themselves reflected in the field so they know there is a path and professionals who are traveling it — before, behind and alongside them. It’s especially helpful for skill-building and transparent conversations about navigating the workplace and sector."
https://www.clydefitchreport.com/2019/08/community-arts-professional/?fbclid=IwAR1zEirSLIH7NPjonqF-mzDavho3N_Razpi2IU4FeA_G6cEQlEeKBPwWgf4
https://www.clydefitchreport.com/2019/08/community-arts-professional/?fbclid=IwAR1zEirSLIH7NPjonqF-mzDavho3N_Razpi2IU4FeA_G6cEQlEeKBPwWgf4
5 Tips for Finding Community as a POC Arts Professional
Key spaces and crucial opportunities to share ideas and resources to generate that sector-wide shift.
clydefitchreport.com