March 24, 2021 | Issue 21
We stand in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities nationwide. These heinous acts of violence, racism and discrimination are unacceptable. We will continue to work against power structures that uphold white supremacy and systematic racism.
Photo Credit: Jim Wilson/The New York Times
Your Path to Thriving
Nina Berman with Fractured Atlas guides you through best practices in how to have a smooth transition to a new job. She engages you to look at this decision from all sides and free you from any guilt of moving on.
Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings:
Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation.
This is a virtual offering from the Pratt Institute and is free and open to all.
The If you are looking for actions to take to fight AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) hate, visit this website. It offers ways to report violent crimes, latest news, ways to donate, ways to get informed, and more.
NEW INC is a shared workspace and incubator program supporting an anti-disciplinary community of individuals, small teams, and collectives. This program runs from September - August and is based in NYC, but welcomes virtual participation.

Event Open House Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5:00pm EST
Application Closes: April 20, 2021
This survey from American for the Arts gathers COVID-19 impact data that are critical to their collective advocacy efforts. All types of arts and cultural organizations should participate in this survey including: nonprofit organizations (including service organizations), government arts agencies, for-profit and commercial creative businesses, programs that operate under the umbrella of a parent organization, unincorporated programs/collectives, and more.
Artwork Archive's Art Business Accelerator Grant provides visual artists with unrestricted funds, resources and a curriculum to help establish, grow and manage their art careers. This is open to emerging and established visual artist over 21 years old worldwide. This does not include narrative film/tv, music, performance or sound art, theatre, or dance.

Grant Amount: $2,500
Information Session: Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:30pm MST
Application Closes: May 14, 2021
Are you looking for ways to address anti-asian bias, discrimination, and hate? Visit New York City's resources including campaigns, fact sheets, educational resources, and community resources.
If you Rural Assembly Everywhere is a virtual conference is a time for rural advocates and the rural-curious to wrestle with questions about how we build a nation that serves all of us. The schedule features industry experts, poets, civic leaders, and culture-bearers.

Virtual Conference Dates: April 20 - 21, 2021 at 2pm - 8pm EST
Cost: Free
PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. Visit their website to become a member, join or start a chapter, and find emergency grants.

Artists Thrive 2021 Summit
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September 27 - 30, 2021
in Winston-Salem, NC and online
More information coming soon!

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