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?? Today is the FINAL DAY to apply to THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program. ??? ? ??Deadline: March 15, 2025, by midnight PST.?? ? ? THRIVE provides Black, Indigenous, People of Color arts leaders, visionaries, changemakers, and culture bearers ??resources and skills?? so they can grow community, belonging, and confidence rooted in power. ??? ? ??Happening: May 3 – July 12, 2025? ??15-person cohort? ??6 sessions (In-person in SF & Zoom)? ??Facilitators: Aimee Espiritu, Anthem Salgado, & Yesenia Sanchez? ? FUND YOUR PARTICIPATION ? Arts orgs - we encourage you to sponsor your employees' THRIVE tuition to help build a stronger arts community!? ??THRIVE may be eligible for CCI's Quick Grant! Apply by April 15. Details: https://lnkd.in/gF-rFEtD.? ??If need financial assistance, please email Sloane Larsen at [email protected].? Payment plans are available! ? ? APPLY VIA LINK IN BIO? Details: theintersection.org/thrive

Join us LIVE & IN-PERSON on Wednesday, March 26th in Oakland for a live Zoo Labs learning session with Walt Taylor: 'How to Get Paid for Your Music'! Learn how to simplify the complexities of IP & music rights, deal structure, metadata organization, and royalties - and ask an expert all your burning questions. Learn More & Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAVvbTRY

We are proud to announce our new ??THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program??. THRIVE provides BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) arts leaders, visionaries, changemakers, & culture bearers resources and skills so they can grow community, belonging, & confidence rooted in power. ??? Program Dates: May 3 – July 12, 2025 ?? 15-person cohort ?? Facilitators: Aimee Espiritu, Anthem Salgado, & Yesenia Sanchez ??APP DEADLINE: March 15, 2025, at midnight! Spots are limited—apply ASAP! ???APPLY: https://lnkd.in/gHMiyZ9g ??Details: theintersection.org/thrive ?????? ???????????? Now more than ever, Intersection recognizes the *vital* need for equity and diversity in the leadership of Bay Area arts orgs. We dream of a thriving arts ecosystem where BIPOC leaders shape programs from a place of creativity and wellness, not scarcity. In this visionary world, knowledge flows freely, creating strong communities that celebrate diverse perspectives. ???????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ??Focuses on empowering participants to hold leadership positions while acknowledging their cultural perspectives ????????Based on a community-based learning model ??Offers strategies to navigate systemic barriers in the workplace. ?????????????? ???????????????? ?6 sessions: 2 in-person SF retreats (4.5 hrs each) & 4 Zoom sessions (2 hrs each) ?1:1 individual coaching session ?No homework ?Tuition: $600 ???????? ???????? ?????????????????????????? Bay Area arts orgs—we hope you'll sponsor your employees' THRIVE tuition to help build a stronger arts community! ?? Potential funding: Apply for CCI's Quick Grant by April 15! Details: https://lnkd.in/gF-rFEtD. Program designed by our Advisory Council, a group of BIPOC Arts Leaders working at the intersection of arts & social justice . This program is underwritten by the SF Arts Commission’s Cultural Equity Initiative. Intersection provides this resource in recognition that over half of our membership identify as BIPOC and have identified additional support needed around leadership. This program is open to all who identify as needing these resources. APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/gHMiyZ9g

We are excited to announce that Zoo Labs has been awarded a grant from the California Arts Council! As one of more than 800 grant awards throughout California, this investment from the?Statewide and Regional Networks?program will support our work and enable us to expand our educational resources and deepen their connection to the Zoo Labs FUND to support sustainable artist ecosystems in the Bay Area -?benefiting the arts and culture community and our community at large. We believe that the arts make us who we are in California, and we are grateful for the CAC’s support for creative expression and their commitment to geographic equity and continued efforts to ensure that arts are accessible across our state. Thank you, CAC! #ArtsCA

Ease into the new year with the beautiful sounds of Zoo Labs artist, Esotérica Tropical. Her self-titled debut album was made possible by support from Zoo Labs! Listen to her live performance and interview with Mina Kim on KQED's Forum: https://lnkd.in/gNJUFghJ

Before we jump into 2025, let's take a look back at Zoo Labs'?2024 highlights! ?? 2024 was a tumultuous year, and we are living through a time of increasing repression and targeting of marginalized voices. We believe supporting music innovators as small business owners is essential for fostering economic growth, community health, and preventing displacement -?particularly for those from historically excluded communities. To the musicians and creators who dare to imagine a different world, we keep our commitment to support your work, highlight your voices, and connect our community for an equitable tomorrow. Thank you to our friends and partners who helped make 2024 a powerful year for Bay Area artist ecosystems! HiiiWAV SVCREATES Center for Cultural Innovation Intersection for the Arts #2024Wrapped #artistsareentrepreneurs?#creativeentrepreneur?#artist?#music?#entrepreneurship?#artistecosystem?#creativebusiness?#creative?#musicians?#ZooLabs?#CreativeEconomy?#BayAreaArts?#BayAreaNonProfit?#ArtistsSupport

?? 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

Join the Movement: Every $ Supports Artists! Your support allows us to sustain and expand our unique artist workforce development programs. Since launching the annual Zoo Labs FUND in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation, we’ve awarded?$910,000 in unrestricted grants to 53 BIPOC-led music teams across the Bay Area! Together, we’re building a connected Uni-Verse where every note resonates. We are thrilled to share that we've already raised $1,850 towards our $10k goal - entirely from artists in the community! Will you help us reach our goal? Support the Sound - Donate Today at https://lnkd.in/gE38CShq (Disclaimer:?Zoo Labs: FUND applications are reviewed by outside panels composed of established music practitioners, entrepreneurs, and community arts leaders. Any donors to this fundraising?campaign will not unduly influence panelists or the review process.) #GivingTuesday?#artistsareentrepreneurs?#creativeentrepreneur?#artist?#music?#entrepreneurship?#artistecosystem?#creativebusiness?#creative?#musicians?#ZooLabs?#CreativeEconomy?#BayAreaArts?#BayAreaNonProfit?#ArtistsSupport

Through Art We Ignite Change??? This Giving Tuesday, we're excited to invite you to take part in our?community-led campaign to raise $10K for the?Zoo Labs FUND. Why get involved? Because we’re not just helping Bay Area BIPOC artists survive in today’s landscape; we’re investing in widening the scope of business models that prove?music can be a powerful tool for social good. Whether it's creating jobs, building community resilience, or sparking innovation, we believe in the transformative power of artists and their ability to shape our world through music. Support the Sound - Donate Today at https://lnkd.in/gE38CShq (The Zoo Labs: FUND is managed by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) | Please enter ZOO LABS in the designation field.) Photo features?Camille Safiya?of Planet Futurelic - Zoo Labs alumni & 2021 FUND awardees #GivingTuesday?#artistsareentrepreneurs?#creativeentrepreneur?#artist?#music?#entrepreneurship?#artistecosystem?#creativebusiness?#creative?#musicians?#ZooLabs?#CreativeEconomy?#BayAreaArts?#BayAreaNonProfit?#ArtistsSupport

Shop Small & Support Your Local Businesses - that includes community arts organizations! This Black Friday and Small Business Saturday we invite you to join us on December 15th for a restorative afternoon with harpist and composer, Destiny Muhammad. Today and tomorrow take 10% off your ticket of choice by using code ZooLabs10 on Eventbrite! Secure your spot at our Winter Solstice Sonic Healing event before Early Bird pricing ends on December 1st! ??? Learn more & get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gNEDU6rM #SoundWithPurpose #LiveMusic #ZooLabs