Fellow Project
2024–2025
Building Sustainable Structures for Artists
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A convening of interdisciplinary perspectives to discuss sustainable structures and policies that ensure the vitality, relevancy, and solvency of art, artists, and cultural organizations. In today’s hyper-digital age–with dwindling support for the arts and ongoing cost-of-living crises worldwide–what might a new economy for artists look like?
The Americans for the Arts Artist Relief’s COVID-19 Impact Survey revealed stark realities: 62% of artists became fully unemployed, 95% experienced income loss, and two-thirds lacked access to essential resources for their work. Additionally, 80% had no recovery plan in place. While recovery efforts are underway, the pandemic exposed the urgent need for a radical transformation of economic and cultural models to sustain artists and cultural institutions.
During her fellowship, Jill seeks to catalyze research, dialogue, and action to lay the groundwork for lasting change. By uniting efforts across disciplines, she will bring together esteemed colleagues to explore challenges and opportunities for creating a sustainable future for artists worldwide.
