50. Artober p1: Arts Programs Promoting Equity for Underrepresented Populations

Welcome to our podcast mini series about Artober Nashville! Even if you don't live in Tennessee or have arts programs at your nonprofit organization, we hope this mini series will provide new insight about how the arts can strengthen the nonprofit sector, and even your specific mission! In Part 1, we explore four arts programs in Middle Tennessee promoting equity for underrepresented populations, including those with disabilities, those impacted by homelessness, minorities (including women, LGBTQ identifying individuals, and people of color), and those with mental illness, and those recovering from addiction. Our guests include: Lori Kissinger from Borderless Arts, an organization using the arts to help prepare people with disabilities for their careers, including one man who was able to perform with Josh Turner at the iconic Grand Ole Opry! Borderless Arts is celebrating the 100th anniversary of RCA at the Country Music Association (CMA) on October 17 with a free musical performance and hosting a free Halloween party for individuals with disabilities on October 23. Visit borderlessartstn.org for more info. Nicole Minyard from Poverty and the Arts (POVA), a nonprofit supporting people experiencing homelessness who are looking for healing, financial stability, and an opportunity to break down stereotypes about homelessness. During Artober, you can view POVA exhibits at the Belcourt Theatre Gallery, The Well Coffeehouse Downtown, The Good Cup, Patterson Intellectual Property Law offices, and Center 615. Learn more at povertyandthearts.org Nettie Mae Kraft from Verge Theatre Company, a theatre group promoting women and LGBTQ artists to help audiences experience a different point of view. Nettie is working with Woven Theatre Company (another nonprofit theatre group prioritizing LGBTQ issues) to host "Tall Tales by AD Timms" in Artober at The Barbershop Theater. Visit thebarbershoptheater.com for more tickets. Lynece Benton-Stewart from Healing Arts Project Inc (HAPI), an organization using the arts to provide purpose for people impacted by mental illness and addiction. HAPI's Artober exhibit will be on display at the Nashville Public Library Edgehill Branch through October 31. Visit healingartsprojectinc.org for more info. Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may not apply to your specific nonprofit organization. Please direct clarifying questions to Nonprofit Jenni by visiting nonprofitjenni.com. Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers. ©2019 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.