ArtSpark Conversation 3

AI Summary

Artists in Boston, particularly those from BIPOC communities, discuss challenges in representation, funding, and community support. Grace highlights the gentrification of Black music, while Lilly and Michelle emphasize the need for creating their own platforms due to persistent gatekeeping. Participants express frustration with grant processes and delayed payments. Shari and Ray Sam discuss the lack of inclusivity and support in Boston's artistic landscape. Despite these challenges, there is a shared hope for increased accessibility, community collaboration, and cultural representation in the future.