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About the art rebellion

the art rebellion is a journalism platform and resource dedicated to uplifting and empowering artists, cultural workers, and creatives. Our goal is to help artists understand how they can make their art a viable career path and push back against systems that oppress.

the art rebellion shares stories of artists who work to make their communities better and amplifies the essential role of artists in our society. Through storytelling and journalism, we operate in solidarity with independent, working-class artists and empower creatives to make a living and impact through their work.

Meet the creator

Makeda Easter launched the art rebellion as a monthly newsletter in 2022. She’s an award-winning journalist whose work has been recognized by the Online News Association, the L.A. Press Club, and the Society for Features Journalism. Her journalism has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Dance Magazine, Chemical & Engineering News, American Theatre, and other publications.

Raised in the South, Makeda grew up dancing and playing music. The arts will always play a crucial role in her life.

She can be reached at: makeda@theartrebellion.net.

Supporters

the art rebellion is a member of the Tiny News Collective, an initiative that supports voices historically excluded from media and media ownership.

the art rebellion has also been supported by the Solutions Journalism Network, Google News Initiative, the Center for Racial Justice in the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, and the Knight-Wallace Fellowship for Journalists.