We’re a growing group of practicing artists, advocates, and community members who are passionate about helping to create a world where artists can thrive.
Ongoing Administrative Support
Heather Pontonio
2015 Inaugural Leadership Team
Beth Flowers
James Grace
David Grant
Jessyca Holland
Michelle Knapik
Heather Pontonio
Andrew Simonet
Laura Zabel
2021 Rubric Work Teams
I AM AN ARTIST
Najah Ali
Jordan Booker-Medley
Ana Lucia Divins
Kristine Schomaker
Carmen Mitzi Sinnott
Julia Renee Tanner
I WORK WITH ARTISTS
James Grace
Eboni Lewis
Gabriela Munoz
Ted Russell
Diane Scott
Dara Silver
I TEACH ARTISTS IN HIGHER ED (initial draft)
Roy Carter
Doug Dempster
Hasan Elahi
Sally Gaskill
Susan Jahoda
Luann Jennings
Jose Ortiz
Rosa Otero
Antonia Perez
Mel Potter
Azucena (Susie) Trejo Williams
Antoine Williams
Summit Steering Committee Members
Najah Ali (2022-2023)
Larry Barron (2020-2023)
Kevin Bitterman (2021-2023)
Jordan Booker-Medley (2020-2021)
J. Cottle (2020-2023)
Donna Daniels (2019)
​Robert Donnan (2020-2023)
Beth Flowers (2017-2023)
James Grace (2018)
Chris Green (2019)
Cheryl Harry (2020-2023)
Luann Jennings (2020-2023)
Arnold Kemp (2019)
Michelle Knapik (2017-2023)
Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer (2018-2023)
Lynda Lotich (2020-2023)
​Hunter O'Hanian (2019)
Rosa Otero (2020-2023)
Heather Pontonio (2017-2023)
Rhonda Schaller (2019)
Dara Silver (2020-2023)
Carmen Mitzi Sinnott (2018-2023)
Shannon Stokes (2021-2023)
Azucena Trejo Williams (2019-2023)
Magalie Yacinthe (2020-2023)
Artist Activators
Sara Garden Armstrong (2019-2020)
Edwige Charlot (2018-2019)
Ana Lucia Divins (2019-2020)
Tia-Simone Gardner (2018-2019)
​Keren Lowell (2018-2019)
Carmen Mitzi Sinnott (2018-2019)
Taria Person (2019-2020)
Melissa Hilliard Potter (2018-2019)
Sheryl Maree Reily (2019-2020)
Sarah Michelle Rupert (2018-2019)
Kristine Schomaker (2018-2019)
J. Renée Tanner (2019-2020)
Consultants
Najah Ali (2020-2023)
Matthew Deleget (2019-2021)
Audrey Gamez (2021-2022)
Sharon Louden (2018-2019)
Travis Laughlin (2020-2022)
Kristine Schomaker (2019-2023)
Casey Summar (2018-2021)
Vinson Valega (2018-2019)
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Collaborators
Artists and organizations nationwide are now beginning to put these tools to practice and continuing the feedback loop. This collective action will lead to future iterations of the tools and, with your help, systems-wide change. This is a true work-in-progress that can only be successful with the broadest network of caring and committed people contributing, so we invite your feedback!
Ackland Art Museum, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
AIR Institute at Berea College
Alaska State Council on the Arts
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
Arts & Business Council, Nashville
Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
Arts Council of Windham County
Arts Foundation for Tuscon and Southern Arizona
ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Career Transitions for Dancers
Center for Cultural Innovation
City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs
City of Sacramento, Convention and Cultural Services
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Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)
Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Mesa Arts and Culture Division
Metro Nashville Arts Commission
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
National Alliance for Media Arts & Culture
New York Foundation for the Arts
San Francisco Arts Commission