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ArtSpark
About
Artspark is a community-powered music & arts event series based in Boston, MA. We independently organize live music events, and facilitate community classes that are accessible across ages and levels of experience. The distinct branches of our programming work together, contributing to our goal of taking the power and privilege out of the creative arts.
In Boston, careers in the arts are made inaccessible by high-costs of living, the racial wealth gap, and lack of infrastructure existing outside of higher education. What is needed to remedy these issues are spaces for artists of all ages and levels of experience to converge through accessible resources for professional development in the arts. We offer a solution with our high quality live music experiences, community-centered education, and integrated workforce-empowerment approach to music education (We Inspire, We Care, We Rise). The intermediate and long term outcomes of these efforts will constitute a thriving creative economy that prioritizes pathways for our city's most marginalized voices.
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Conversation Facilitators
Ava Dudani
Executive Director, ArtSpark Boston
Ava Dudani is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, educator, and community organizer. Originally from the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Ava is dedicated to the growth of art spaces in the city of Boston as opportunities for community building.
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Featured Themes
ArtSpark's conversations brought together artists and community members to discuss the challenges and aspirations within Boston's creative scene. Participants highlighted issues like gentrification, which threatened to erase cultural spaces and displace communities. Additionally, there was a strong desire for more inclusive and accessible spaces where artists could gather, collaborate, and support each other without financial barriers. Participants also discussed the economic challenges faced by artists in Boston. The high cost of living, lack of affordable housing, and the need for better funding and support systems were recurring themes.
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