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Artists at Work is a workforce resilience program that has provided a salary and benefits to dozens of artists across the U.S. It’s part of a burgeoning movement to value and pay artists fairly.
I talk to choreographer Stefany Cotton about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the needs of dance artists in the city.
Brigitte McQueen launched the Union for Contemporary Art in 2011. Over 13 years, it's become an inclusive and welcoming space for local artists, and has left a lasting impact on Omaha.
"If your name here doesn't have that MFA with it or behind it, then you're definitely not getting as many opportunities or even being respected as much."
Less than 2% of this dancer's income comes from her art practice.
"The strain being felt from stagnant wages and crushing debt feels like it's reaching a fever pitch for most low-middle income Americans and artists especially."
This artist is involved in the DIY scene and shares the importance of community in the arts.
"It feels incredibly unsustainable to do the artist grind, but I don’t want that to scare me."
Family support and rental income helps sustain this artist's practice.
