Brown Box commits to prioritizing cultural care and feeding of BIPOC artists by:
Home/Brown Box commits to prioritizing cultural care and feeding of BIPOC artists by:
Brown Box commits to prioritizing cultural care and feeding of BIPOC artists by:
Hiring culturally competent facilitators for BIPOC stories at talkbacks
Ensuring that BIPOC work has the audience for which it was intended, including but not limited to budgeting accordingly so that marketing to all communities is prioritized
Budgeting shows with BIPOC artists appropriately
Fostering an environment where concerns and complaints can be made freely without fear of retribution. Moving forward we are adapting and implementing a technique used in IDI training. As a team we will develop a nonverbal signal that, when used, indicates that the artist in question needs a moment to step away from the work. Use of this signal will not require explanation or clarification on the part of the artist and can be used whenever necessary
All policies and procedures will be digitally disseminated to all who are contracted to work with our organization. They will be linked in the agenda of relevant gatherings, such as board meetings and administrative meetings, and hard copies will be distributed at first rehearsals.
Protecting the body, spirit, and mental well-being of our artists. Whatever time they need is to be given to them, and discussion of the surrounding circumstance is only to be broached and led by the artist in question when, and if, they find such discussion to be necessary. The use of this signal will also be introduced at an administrative level.
Stopping the tokenization or fetishization of BIPOC artists and their work, especially for donor dollars
Dispelling any threat of retaliation when artists advocate for the cultural specificity of their work
Discouraging lateral violence by creating a unified collaborative amongst and including all BIPOC artists
Welcoming BIPOC perspectives and critique without judgment
Valuing BIPOC artists for their worth
Promoting and amplifying work by BIPOC in our community whether or not produced by our organization
Honoring and valuing the lived experiences of BIPOC artists
Honoring BIPOC elders and their work
While Brown Box cannot afford therapists and counselors for BIPOC artists when producing content that deals with racialized experiences and/or trauma, we commit to prioritizing our search for a board member who could provide this service on an as-needed basis.
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