The Art of Gathering: What’s the Future of Festivals?

Common Field Farewell & Sunset Social Jam

Common Field Farewell & Sunset Social Jam | Jackie Clay, Sarah Williams, Sheetal Prajapati, Mars Avila, Josh Nucci WHAT NOW? concluded on Sunday evening with a Common Field Farewell, a celebration marking the organization’s life and work that invited both online and in-person participants to share their wishes and aspirations for the field, which was followed by a Sunset Social Jam to hang out and close the weekend while listening to the music of Josh Nucci and fellow musicians. The post Common Field Farewell & Sunset Social Jam [https://www.jackstraw.org/sound_clip/common-field-farewell-sunset-social-jam/] appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center [https://www.jackstraw.org].

The Art of Gathering: What’s the Future of Festivals?

The Art of Gathering: What’s the Future of Festivals? | Renata Bryant, Kelli Faryar, Carolyn Hitt, Roger Maldonado, Julie Chang Shulman With a diversity of new festivals popping up, often curated by and centering historically underserved communities, what lessons can be passed on from seasoned festivals with institutional knowledge to share? As large, corporate festivals seem to increasingly grow away from their modest roots, what role do smaller festivals play in helping support artistic ecosystems? Guided by these questions, this in-person conversation moderated by Julie Chang Schulman, included Kelli Faryar of Waterfront Park Seattle, Carolyn Hitt of On the Block, and Cesar Maldonado of Mediums Collective, and Renata Bryant of Taking B(l)ack Pride. The post The Art of Gathering: What’s the Future of Festivals? [https://www.jackstraw.org/sound_clip/the-art-of-gathering-whats-the-future-of-festivals/] appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center [https://www.jackstraw.org].

The Art of Conflict

The Art of Conflict | Anjel Newmann, Janay Pina The Art of Conflict was an online program led by Anjel Newmann, Co-Executive Director, and Janay Pina, Youth Director of AS220, a community arts organization in Providence, RI. Movements for Justice are not free from conflict. Competing priorities, a difference in values, scarce resources and unacknowledged power are among the many factors that can give life to new and challenging dynamics within and between “like-minded” social change groups. While there is no single answer for navigating complex and layered tensions between people who are overworked, underpaid, and bumping up against systemic barriers, the power of design, rooted in antiracist principles and “ways of being,” can make an incredible difference in the long term health and relationships within community organizations and/or movement spaces. Anjel and Janay invited attendees to learn more about what they’ve encountered and learned during their tenure at one of AS220’s largest programs: AS220 Youth. The post The Art of Conflict [https://www.jackstraw.org/sound_clip/the-art-of-conflict/] appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center [https://www.jackstraw.org].

Beyond Self Care: Community Care for Our Collective Liberation

Beyond Self Care: Community Care For Our Collective Liberation | Shelagh Brown, Veronica Johanson-Faison, Nyasha Sarju, LéTania Severe Shelagh Brown, Community Partnerships Director at Seattle’s Creative Justice, facilitated an in-person conversation on how care for community is care for self, spotlighting voices on the frontlines of collective care and mutual aid including Veronica Johanson-Faison of Creative Justice, Nyasha Sarju, and LéTania Severe. The post Beyond Self Care: Community Care for Our Collective Liberation [https://www.jackstraw.org/sound_clip/beyond-self-care-community-care-for-our-collective-liberation/] appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center [https://www.jackstraw.org].

Creative Workforce Development

Creative Workforce Development | Vee Hua 華婷婷, Imani Sims, Jac Smith, Reese Tanimura, Carol Zou A conversation on Creative Workforce Development brought together national voices including the US Department of Arts & Culture’s Carol Zou, organizer of the People’s WPA project, with Seattle-based organizers: Imani Sims of Hope Corps, Jac Smith of The Hydrant, Friends of the Waterfront, and Blue Cone Studios; Reese Tanimura of Northwest Folklife. Together they discussed sustainable pathways and support systems for creative careers, moderated by Vee Hua 華婷婷. The post Creative Workforce Development [https://www.jackstraw.org/sound_clip/creative-workforce-development/] appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center [https://www.jackstraw.org].