Arts Workers Rally for Funding Justice
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Dear Salonistas and Art Supporters,
Hope this finds you and yours well...I have missed connecting with you and am looking forward to finding ways to come together as we journey forth with our creative endeavors. Please let me know what you are doing these new times and how you are. I look forward to hearing from you...I am excited for new creative adventures and discoveries. And to kick it off...
As a proud endorser, I and International Women Artists Salon invite you to join together in NYC on Saturday May 8th as we demand relief and ongoing support for one of NY’s most impacted and important sectors, OUR sector!
We are calling all arts workers, independent artists, small arts orgs and groups, and allies to unite in this collective movement all across New York State. The rally begins in NYC and the movement will continue onwards in the future. Check out the resources we are gathering for ways to volunteer, contribute, spread the word for this Saturday...
AND BEYOND.
Let's bring all together to join this important movement to truly honor The Arts from its very foundation, heal society with systemic change, and raise up Humanity.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Synergistically yours in solidarity,
Heidi
646.272.8879 (text to connect on Saturday - and anytime)
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Saturday NYC Rally 8 May 2021 12-3:45pm Foley Square
Calling ALL New York City Arts Workers (Artists & Independent Cultural Workers) to participate in the NYC Arts Workers Rally
Black, Indigenous, POC, Disabled/Deaf, Immigrant, Elders, Women, LGBTQIA+ independent Arts Workers & small community-based organizations …We see each other and join together in solidarity!
Trickle-down funding leaves Arts Workers last!
Funding Justice is Racial Justice.
WHAT: Arts Workers Rally To Demand Equitable Financial Relief Now & As a Precedent For Systemic Change
WHEN: May 8, 2021
12PM - 2PM - rally with speakers and performances
2PM - 3:45PM - open create art together time
WHERE: Foley Square, between Lafayette, Worth, and Centre Streets
WHO: New York City Arts Workers, small community-based organizations, and supporters of Arts Workers.
For a full list of organizers and endorsements, to endorse the movement/ volunteer / organize, for our call to rally for funding justice.
https://linktr.ee/ArtsWorkersRally
WHY: Please read more about the intentions behind this rally here https://linktr.ee/ArtsWorkersRally
ACCESSIBILITY: ASL interpretation for the speeches part of the rally will be provided.
SOCIAL: Facebook.com/ArtsWorkersRally
Arts Workers Rally for Funding Justice