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“Today you… tomorrow me.”
This is a quote from an anonymous storyteller on the Internet who recalled their experience being denied help from wealthy people, and then being rescued by a poor immigrant. It reflects our core beliefs in radical generosity and reciprocity. We help our community today without expectation of return from them, knowing that tomorrow the kindness will continue to spread and make it back to us. Everyone is expected to receive, and everyone is expected to give, and we all flourish. Thanks for being a part of this beautiful cycle.
How much does it cost to run Together Arts Community Studio?
Transportation Assistance
$80/month
It costs us about $80 a month to provide our transportation grant. With this grant we reimburse less mobile and/or financially underprivileged artists for transportation costs to visit the studio. This includes paying for bus passes, spotting $5 for gas, or getting someone a taxi ride. The transportation grant is a key element of our studio’s commitment to arts accessibility.
Childcare Assistance
$100/month
Every month we spend approximately $100 dollars helping our artists cover childcare costs. For any time spent in the community art studio they may receive funds to pay for a caregiver to cover their temporary absence in the home. Without this grant, many parents and caregivers wouldn’t be able to take time to make healing art. Their whole family reaps the benefits of a happy, creative caregiver.
Art Supplies & Equipment
$240/month
Without art supplies and equipment we wouldn’t be a functional community art studio. While we get a lot of supplies donated, we still have to purchase supplies to fill in necessary gaps. Every month we spend approximately $240 on the supplies necessary to run our free open studio hours and regular free community workshops.
Healthy Food Access
$50/month
We believe that it’s hard to make good art on an empty stomach! Some of the artists in our community experience food insecurity that prohibits them from fully experiencing healing art activities. To help all feel welcome and cared for, we keep healthy snacks on hand in the studio. This usually costs the studio $50 a month.