New Cultural Exchange: Sustainable Partnerships with Artists
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
6 to 8pm
Ronny Quevedo, Siembro Una Rosa Blanca Pa’ Ti, 2010. Courtesy the artist. [Image Description: A painting with three yellow tiers turned upside down. On top of the tiers are multi-colored lightbulbs screwed into a black base. Just below the black base is a band of white pearls. In the first tier it is written “SIEMBRO,” in the second tier “UNA ROSA,” and “BLANCA” in the third tier. Below each tier is what can best be described as bands of red that are shaped like stage skirts. Hanging off the third red stage skirt is a triangle beige banner that reads “pa’ti.”]
In an atmosphere where grant opportunities seem to be static, or even dwindling, artists need to use their creative skills not only to make their work, but to fund it. This workshop explored inventive models for building sustainable partnerships based on the value propositions inherent in socially engaged art projects with Shane Brennan, Arts Outreach Strategist, Kickstarter; Ronny Quevedo, artist and 2017 ABOG Fellow; and Pamela Rivera, Partnership Engagement Advocate, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), moderated by ABOG Executive Director Deborah Fisher. It also included a brief presentation on the A Blade of Grass Fellowship.
We’re grateful that this program is supported by The American Chai Trust, and, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.