Join the Arts Administrators of Color Network for a deep dive workshop as part of our 2024 Virtual Learning Series, continuing our focus on policy. This session is designed to help attendees cultivate an advocacy mindset, using practical tools and real-world examples. We’ll explore the systems that shape our daily lives and practices, and how we can advocate for a world where the needs of artists and arts administrators of color are prioritized, allowing our communities to thrive.
With a strong emphasis on the value of individual lived experiences, this workshop seeks to empower arts workers of color to harness advocacy as a powerful tool in building a well-resourced, supportive community that contributes vibrantly to the arts and culture sector.
This session will build on our previous discussions of the current political climate and upcoming court decisions that impact our communities, diving into case studies that address specific policies.
Designed for and by BIPOC artists and arts administrators of color, this workshop is an essential part of our collective journey towards a more equitable and thriving arts ecosystem.
This event is designed for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and/or global majority-identifying artists and arts leaders.
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Session Leaders
Bertrand Evans-Taylor, Interim Director of Government Affairs, Dance/USA
Bertrand J. Evans-Taylor is the Interim Director of Government Affairs. He brings over 10 years of experience as an arts advocate, arts administrator, event producer and a lifetime as a pianist. Most recently, he has served as the Communications and Administration Manager for the Performing Arts Alliance. He served as a marketer and community engaged specialist at Majestic Collaborations, guiding its marketing and community outreach strategies through a community engaged lens. He is also the founder of Ujima Cultural Solutions, an arts-based social enterprise committed to elevating Black and Brown artists, their work, and their voices as valuable community contributors through strategic event production and professional development. Bertrand has also served on the production team for esteemed festivals such as The Five Points Jazz Festival and The Colour of Music Festival.
He recently graduated from the University of Denver with a master’s in Arts and Culture Management with an emphasis in Outreach and Advocacy. During this time, he was awarded the “Keeper of the Flame” award for his work on campus and in the wider Denver community. He was also a Community Engaged Fellow with the university’s Center for Community Engagement to Advance Scholarship and Learning, where he was awarded “Graduate Community Organizer of the Year.” His graduate research centered around the professional development needs of Black artists. He received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue Global University in Business Administration with an emphasis on Internet and New Media Marketing. He also studied Music with Elective Studies in Business with a minor in classical piano at Howard University. Bertrand is a passionate advocate for the arts and is excited to bring this passion to Dance/USA.Disclaimer: All Arts Administrators of Color Network’s programs are safe and brave spaces that allow all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other social identities, to be their true selves. By purchasing this ticket, I acknowledge that I will enter the space with good vibes, positivity, and support for all members of the Arts Administrators of Color community.