The #notwhite collective is a group of artists and arts administrators. We work in a sector where we can't see ourselves reflected back to us and where we may be the only ones advocating for equity, justice, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for our people. We work in a sector that does not see us or see our art or work unless it can be used to fill quotas or beam optics. Throughout this series, #notwhite collective members will be in dialogue with our regional, national, and internati ...
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Geña is in dialogue with Puerto Rican poet, critic, and translator Urayoàn Noel. They discuss building community across miles, how the pandemic has reshaped creators and Urayoàn shares some original poetry.
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Fran Flaherty is in dialogue with queer, disabled, East Asian artist and art curator Sean Lee. Sean is the Director of Programming for Tangled Art and Disability and shares the importance of visibility, access, and advocacy for artists with disabilities.
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Veronica Corpuz is in dialogue with Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator's founder and curator. They discuss how artists don't just need funds to create, but nurturing and emotional support as well. http://dvcai.org/由RuggedAngel Productions
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Maritza Mosquera is in dialogue with Bay Area visual artist Dominique Enriquez. Dominique finds being a "quiet observer" beneficial in connecting with people as she navigates the Arts world, both as an artist and as an administrator. https://www.notwhitecollective.com/enriquez由RuggedAngel Productions
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Sara Tang is in dialogue with spoken word poet, curator, and educator Marquis "Ten Thousand" Burton. He shares his experience with the Buffalo art scene, finding joy, and some of his personal spoken word. http://tenthousandpoetry.com/
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Liana Maneese is in dialogue with Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos (they/them). Shey is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, and arts administrator. Their artistic creations explore capitalism, the idea of home, queerness, magic, our relationship with technology, and more. In discussing their work, the pair dive into resilience, the art withi…
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Liana Maneese is in dialogue with Victoria Snyder, a thought leader on self-care and the founder of Self Care Senorita. The two have the much needed conversation about the needs and well-being of artists, existing during a pandemic, and being honest with yourself about what you need.
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Alison Zapata is in dialogue with mixed media artist Natiq Jalil. Natiq Jalil is a self-taught artist who "believes that true art begins during those moments between being asleep and being awake." Listen in on the conversation about The Coloured Section, the questions people ask Black artists, and telling the stories of marginalized people. And by …
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Sara Tang is in dialogue with Charlie Amáyá Scott about her art practice of inspiring joy and justice. Most of us can relate to wondering who we are outside of our family and community. It takes courage to work through generational trauma and find out. https://dineaesthetics.com/
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Veronica Corpuz is in dialogue with musician, Anqwenique Kinsel. Anqwenique shares her great love and passion for music, her early struggles with classical, and how she taps into her joy to balance her life. All in the name of transforming as a woman and artist.
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Sarika Goulatia is in dialogue with artist Kuldeep Singh. Their discussion moves around the enrichment of dance, visual arts, and finding comfort in your own body.
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Carolina Loyola-Garcia is in dialogue with dance artist Staycee Pearl. Staycee talks setting boundaries and how it feels to be questioned if your artwork is "Black enough". Staycee Pearl website: https://www.stayceepearl.com/ notwhite collective website: https://www.notwhitecollective.com/
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Veronica Corpuz is in dialogue with poet Toi Derricotte about the importance of tending to the heart and spirit in all that we do. Toi Derricotte website: https://toiderricotte.com/ notwhite collective website: https://www.notwhitecollective.com/
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Carolina Loyola-Garcia is in dialogue with Raul Moarquech Ferrera-Balaquet. Raul is an Indigenous Kairibe and Africana Arab Caribbean interdisciplinary artist, writer, curator, Fulbright scholar, and community activist born in Havana, Cuba. Listen to learn more about the inspiration for some of his immersive and collaborative artworks.…
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Liana Maneese is in dialogue with her friend, colleague, and rival, DS Kinsel. Sacred boundaries, decolonizing the Arts sector, and building a tribe are topics included in this enriching conversation.
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Fran Flaherty is in dialogue with artist and cultural worker, Marika Constantino. Marika talks about her implementing her art practice globally.
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Liana Maneese is in dialogue with Erin Perry, Executive Director for The Legacy Arts Project. How do you live a full life? Erin's purpose on this Earth is to impart the power of the soul. She does so through her work of imparting the knowledge that "being in our bodies, helps to bring about healing".…
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Geña is in dialogue with radical librarian, activist, artist and abundant bodied femme, Bekezela Mguni. Listen in on a discussion about The Black Unicorn Project and being an artist who is passionate about fighting for the rights of her community.
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Geña is in dialogue with José Carlos Diaz, Chief Curator for The Andy Warhol Museum. Join this rich conversation on navigating the Art world with so many boundaries and gatekeepers. They also get into how the intersection of race and gender can impact careers.
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Zena Ruiz is in dialogue with Leigh Solomon Pugliano and Madeline Gent. This conversation revolves around experiences as an immigrant and a woman, navigating the Fine Art world.
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Sarika Goulatia is in dialogue with the Director and Curator of the University Art Gallery (UAG), Sylvia Rohr Samaniego. Their conversation includes why representation matters, social justice, code-switching, and including one's culture in their art.
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Carolina Loyola-Garcia is in dialogue with filmmaker Willy James. This "fun nerd" discusses how practicing mindfulness meditation has been key in finding his place in the world.
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Fran Flaherty is in dialogue with Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Emmai Alaquiva. The self-identifying "cinematic poet" talks about making the perfect decisions in order to change his life and his new project focusing on the ASL community, Unspeakable.
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Maritza Mosquera is in dialogue with award-winning commercial director Chris Ivey. They discuss Ivey's documentary series East of Liberty, being a voice to the voiceless, and the next chapter of black joy.
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Sara Tang is in dialogue with artist, author, and cookie activist, Jasmine Cho. Jasmine is most known for using portrait cookies to elevate representation for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. Jasmine and Sara discuss representation, the challenges of being a solopreneur, and making sure to leave crumbs of tenderness behind.…
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Fran Flaherty is in dialogue with Corey Carrington aka “Grits Capone”, is an accomplished poet, collagist, and curator. Corey has been showcased at the August Wilson Center, Carnegie Museum of Art Kelly Strayhorn theater, Wood Street Galleries, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Boom Concepts, Frick Fine Arts and many more. In this episode, he chats …
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