What are we doing?

This is the second round of a participatory funding process for Black artists that radically shifts the charity model of giving aid/support and centers Black artists in Minnesota. Our process removes hierarchical structures of power and relies on collectivism.  We are a trusted circle of Black artists determining where resources are best distributed.  

How does it work?

For this round the Black Artist Council (BAC) has made the decision to disperse $1,000 to 8 Black artists in Minnesota through an online submission process open from October 1st until October 15th at midnight CST. Each of the 8 artists will be selected at random to receive the $1,000. Throughout the application window the number of submissions will be posted here.  

Who is organizing this?

Trust Black People: Million Artist Movement Reparations Fund is a project of the Million Artist Movement led and guided by a Black Artist Council.  

Black Artist Council as of *September 2021:

• Rox Anderson

• Eshay Brantley

• ShaVunda Brown

• Aimee K. Bryant

• Ashawnti Sakina Ford

• Signe Harriday, representing Million Artist Movement on the Council as a facilitator

• Tish Jones

• Paige Reynolds (MAM)

• Erin Sharkey

*The council will rotate and this list will be updated.