In partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI),?we are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024?Zoo Labs: FUND! Fourteen unrestricted grants ranging from $5,000 - $50,000?were awarded to Bay Area BIPOC-led artist teams with music?businesses that are contributing to the region’s arts and culture ecosystem in positive ways. In addition to receiving a cash award, grantees will have access to a suite of mentorship resources offered by Zoo Labs: LEARN, including on-demand artist-tailored entrepreneurial courses, virtual group learning and networking sessions, and a curated pairing with a business mentor. The 14 business recipients across the four award tiers are: $50,000 ANYxMEANS $25,000 Audiopharmacy Fyre Hazard Studios Today's Future Sound $15,000 Meem Theater ? Naima Shalhoub | Siphr Sessions Studio X Recording Town Business Inc. Wav.House $5,000 Adaelo resting between waveforms Salōn! Stop Drop And Roll Show Live! The Underground Rainbow Experiment Follow along with us as we shine a light on the unique work of each of the awardee teams in the weeks to come! Read the full press release from CCI at https://lnkd.in/gPQh--Nr #ZooLabs?#CCI #Fund?#InvestInArtists?#ArtistsAreEntrepreneurs?#ArtistGrants?#ArtsFunding?#BayArea?#MusicGrants?#BIPOCfunding?#ArtistEcosystem?#ZooLabsFUND
Zoo Labs
非盈利组织
We bridge the worlds of art & business with free entrepreneurial training + grants for Bay Area BIPOC musicians
关于我们
MISSION: Zoo Labs empowers Black, Indigenous, and people of color to own and amplify their music projects. We bridge the worlds of art and business by providing global access to artist-tailored entrepreneurial training. We also provide Bay Area BIPOC musicians with unrestricted funding and the support of a strong creative community. VISION: Zoo Labs envisions an ecosystem where artists are celebrated as community leaders and are equitably paid for their work and ideas. We work to address both the marked lack of capital, as well as the lack of practical and affordable business education that cultural innovators need in order to begin and scale their creative businesses. Zoo Labs is a member of Intersection for the Arts & our FUND is administered by Center for Cultural Innovation.
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https://www.zoolabs.org
Zoo Labs的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- San Francisco Bay Area
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- Music、Music-Tech、Entrepreneurship、Tech、music industry、Business Skills、Independent Artists、Bay Area artists、Music Grants、Founders、Empowered Artists、music business、Training和Artist Resources
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US，San Francisco Bay Area
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?? Experience the enchanting sounds of Destiny Muhammad live on December 15th in Oakland! Bring your yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and enjoy warming tea in a transformative space. Early Bird tickets are on sale now! ??? Learn more & reserve your spot at https://lnkd.in/gAYrHj7H This fundraising effort is crucial to the future of Zoo Labs. Your support helps sustain programs and empowers our creative community with a unique approach to artist workforce development. Every ticket purchased and donation made builds toward a connected Uni-Verse, where everyone resonates together. #SonicHealing?#WinterSolsticeEvent?#ZooLabsLive #ResonateTogether
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Exciting news! Zoo Labs is proud to introduce Resonate: Beyond the Sound! ??? A unique live music series that explores how sound transforms into purpose. Let’s unite as one Uni-Verse and celebrate the impact of creativity. Every ticket supports a thriving community. Tickets are available now! ?? Learn more & get yours at https://lnkd.in/gAYrHj7H #ZooLabsLive?#MusicIsTheSoundOfProgress?#AmplifyCreativity
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In a time of increasing repression and targeting of marginalized voices, we’re speaking to you—the musicians and creators who dare to imagine a different world. You have always been the keepers of truth, and history reminds us that art is one of the most potent tools for awakening, for resistance, and for hope. Through art we express our deepest aspirations, our collective grief – and we ignite change. As musicians we weave emotions into melodies and capture the essence of humanity—we hold the power to inspire and mobilize. Your voice—our voices—are needed now. We urge you to continue creating with defiance, to nurture spaces where people can come together, and to refuse silence. We keep our commitment to support your work, highlight your voices, and connect our community for an equitable tomorrow. We are with you. Team Zoo Labs
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This is not your typical wellness workshop about self-care; we’re talking self-trust, self-guidance, and self-preservation. In this 1-hour virtual workshop, we’ll discuss how to tap into the parts of ourselves that have been silenced, ignored or unrecognized, in order to overcome the inevitable pain points along our creative career paths. Whether you’re writing a grant, creating a new project or figuring out your next best step, you’ll leave this workshop with a guide to help usher you?forward. Join writer, producer, and founder of The 5-Point Compass Academy - Delina Brooks?- on Tues, 10/22 @ 6:00 PM, for a very special online workshop. Tap in to join this powerful conversation with Delina! ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/gG8HFyhG to reserve your spot now (donation-based Pay What You Can pricing is available!) #workshop?#wellness?#creativecareers?#writer?#artist?#creative?#music?#onlineeducation?#entrepreneurship?#artistsareentrepreneurs?#onlinelearning?#artistecosystem?#creativebusiness?#creativeentrepreneur?#creativebusiness
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Check out this incredible offering from our partners at Intersection for the Arts: Arts Finance Empowerment Camp (AFEC). The Financial Literacy series begins later this month!
End 2024 with Financial Empowerment ???????? Our #ArtsFinanceEmpowermentCamp (AFEC) is an interactive cohort learning program for individual arts workers, administrators, managers, and board members. We’ll unpack the basics of nonprofit arts finance in two series. Participants are welcome to join for a single series or both.? ? In Series 1, create a solid foundation of financial literacy. Explore the arts finance ecosystem and begin to develop your financial reporting skills in a safe and supportive environment. This series is led by Yesenia Sanchez, Intersection’s Executive Co-Director who has over 20 years of experience working with artists and arts orgs in many capacities. ? ? By the end of this series, be will be able to… ??Identify various financial relationships in the arts ecosystem ??Gain financial literacy through a basic knowledge of key financial terms ??Make financial choices with confidence ??Navigate the Big 4 of financial reporting – Profit & Loss, Budget vs. Actuals, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and the narratives they tell ? SERIES 1 - PROGRAM INFO: ? 10 am - 1 pm PST via Zoom ? Thursdays, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21 ? Optional, add-on: 1-hour of 1:1 coaching with Yesenia via Zoom? Maximum 12 participants? per cohort ? ? Sign up via theintersection.org/afec! AFEC is part of our new #ArtistEmpowermentProgram, launched for ?? Intersection’s 60th Anniversary.? ? ?? Need assistance paying for AFEC? Discounted rates are available on an as-needed basis. Learn more by emailing [email protected].?
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Team Zoo Labs is in Chicago! Founder Vinitha Watson, CHT and Director of Programs Carrie Osborn are at the 2024 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference exchanging inspiration and strategies with arts leaders from all over the country. What a joy to learn alongside our friends and partners from Center for Cultural Innovation and SVCREATES - the Bay is well-represented! #GIA2024 #Chicago #GIAarts
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A wonderful offering from our partners at Intersection for the Arts! "Art of Hustle: Artists in Action" begins next week - check out their post to see how you can take part in this fantastic learning opportunity.
Are you looking to enhance your communication skills, clarify your vision, and deepen your community impact? Join us for Art of Hustle: Artists in Action, founded and led by Anthem Salgado from September 26 - November 23, 2024. This workshop is ideal for artists, arts administrators, cultural workers, educators, and anyone passionate about communication and relationship building within the arts community. By the end of the workshop, participants will have: ?developed a deeper understanding of how to communicate their vision to their audiences, donors and funders ?acquired actionable strategies for communications and community engagement within their respective practices ?built a network of peers to support their ongoing professional development. Students will work in a small cohort setting, with twelve other driven arts workers. Classes are hybrid, and meet via Zoom and in-person at Intersection for the Arts’ office in San Francisco. Join us to empower your creative practice and make a lasting impact in the arts field! Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gSYPuEYt Need assistance paying for courses? Discounted rates are available on an as-needed basis. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
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Wondering how to get started with Generative AI? ??Start here! Join artist, speaker, marketing strategist (and 2022 Zoo Labs FUND Awardee)?Kenya Moses?on Sept. 24th @ 6:00 PM. In this 1-hour Zoom workshop, we’ll explore how generative AI tools can amplify your creativity, streamline processes, and open new possibilities for innovation. Participants of this workshop will leave with a greater understanding of: - The tools and techniques that can enhance your productivity as a creative entrepreneur - The practical and ethical considerations for integrating AI into your artistic practice ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/gSBW22H2 to reserve your spot now (donation-based Pay What You Can pricing is available!) #AI?#creatives?#branding?#marketing?#artist?#music?#onlineeducation?#entrepreneurship?#artistsareentrepreneurs?#onlinelearning?#artistecosystem?#musicbusiness?#BayAreaMusic?#creativebusiness?#creativeentrepreneur?#workshop?#creativebusiness
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More FREE Learning Resources Made by Artists, for Artists! ?? * Leveraging Funding: Maximize Your Resources & Level Up | Instructor: Akiko Sampson * Manifesting Your Vision: What Success Really Looks Like | Instructor: Divinity Roxx * AI & the Creative Process: Intro to Generative AI | Instructor: Kenya Moses * SEO for Artists & Entrepreneurs: How to Help Your Audience Find You Online | Instructor: Favour Obasi-ike Watch this space to learn more about each course… ?? As always, all courses are free - and you can complete them at your own pace. Tap in today at https://lnkd.in/gx5EnSkj to start learning. #funding?#manifest?#GenerativeAI?#SEO?#artist?#onlineeducation?#freeeducation?#entrepreneurship?#artistsareentrepreneurs?#onlinelearning?#onlinecourses?#onlineclass?#artistecosystem?#musicbusiness?#BayAreaMusic?#onlineclasses?#levelup?#creativeentrepreneurs?#freeeducation?#hiphop?#beatmakers?#musicproducer?#musician?#professionalmusician