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As we approach the end of February, I can finally say it feels like a new year to me. 2026 has brought many questions and internal battles, and I’ve been struggling with the why of it all. The state of our world — rising authoritarianism, inequality, concurrent genocides, etc, etc,
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A recent college grad, this artist is navigating the Chicago arts scene while working part-time as a substitute teacher.
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Last weekend, I had an amazing time as a vendor at Zine Fest Houston.
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Working a hospitality gig at an art fair paid me much more than writing an article about it.
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This artist accumulated $100,000 in debt pursuing an MFA and a BA, and he's actively putting off repayment for as long as possible.
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A behind the scenes look at the Artist Pay Project installation.
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This artist is currently uninsured and has $2,000 in savings which they jokingly refer to as "root canal money."
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I’m wrapping up 2024 with a bang, the debut of Making It: $napshots from the Artist Pay Project, which opened last month at the University of Michigan.
How organizations and policy reforms are paving the way for pay equity in the arts across the U.S.
I've been creating an immersive version of my reporting on artist pay.
DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.
DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.
Sharing a new article about Artists at Work and a podcast episode I was recently featured in.
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.
After rehearsal, Stefany Cotton talked to me about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the realities of running a small dance company in Chicago.
I talk to choreographer Stefany Cotton about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the needs of dance artists in the city.
Sharing a story from guest writer Jonathan Orozco, a journalist and artist based in Omaha about the Union for Contemporary Art, an organization that has become a staple in the city’s small art scene.
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.
We chat about ongoing projects, the arts economy, the role of artists in social movements.