Name: Living as an Artist in a Capitalist System
Start: 2025-01-29T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-29T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Providence Public Library

Living as an Artist in a Capitalist System

Join the conversation of how artists maneuver their practice in a capitalist system with 8 PVD artists.
About this Event

This free and all-ages panel discussion takes place on January 29, 2025, from 5–7 PM at 150 Empire St, PVD. The conversation brings together Fem/Queer/TBIPOC-forward artists like —Anjel Newman, Shey Rivera, Yasmine Hassan, Jori Keeten, Sissy Rosso, Lilly Manycolors, Savaree “Sav” Hazard-Chaney, and Tarik Bartel—moderated by Ryan Lopes. Together, they will explore the realities of sustaining a creative practice in a capitalist-dominated environment. Covering topics like: demystifying finances for artists, balancing artistic freedom with business demands, fostering community collaboration, and leveraging intuition as a guiding force in decision-making.

Produced by Leiyana Simone & Atlás Kidvai Alvarado sponsord by Providence Public Library.