ETD END OF SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Eryc Taylor Dance remains committed to delivering regranting programs that address disparities in the dance field by continuing to fill gaps in the availability of resources where they are most needed. ETD and ETDO believe dance ecology must be just, equitable, and inclusive to meaningful programs and contribute to social progress. We envision dance ecology wherein power, funding, opportunities, and impacts are fair for all artists, cultural workers, and audiences.
Our ETD New Choreographer Grant applications are extended until 9/10/21; for more information about the program and application process, please find out more information on our home page ETD.nyc
HERE’S WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:
ETD has hired a new lead administrator, Ms. Ciera Thorne. Ciera is 23 years old from Washington DC/Maryland area. She went to Duke Ellington School of the Arts for dance and Temple University as a dance major and Africology minor. She has recently moved to NYC to continue her career as a professional dancer and start her career as an Administrative Assistant. See her headshot below.
SAVE THE DATE! Eryc Taylor Dance will be hosting a Gala on November 5th, 2021. The fabulous NYC chef- Daniel Boulud, will be blessing us with lovely food. Please stay posted for more information and more surprise guest.
Exciting news, Eryc Taylor Dance was awarded an SVOG Award. This award provides funding from the federal government to ensure the company moves forward and performs more work from 2021-2022.
ETD is committed to increasing exposure for other artists and supporting dance funding organizations within NYC. Here’s some vital information about these organizations:
Pentacle Arts (https://www.pentacle.org ):
“ Pentacle Arts mission is to design and provide unique and robust programs for performing artists at critical stages in their careers. At the same time, Pentacle enriches the cultural landscape through cross-sector partnerships in multiple communities across New York and the United States. Since 1976, Pentacle has been a model in the arts administration field, enabling performing artists to focus on what they do best—create art and engage with audiences.” ( Pentacle, 1)
Dance/USA (https://www.danceusa.org/about ):
“ Dance/USA is the national service organization for professional dance, serving a broad cross-section of the dance field. Established in 1982, Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations.” ( Dance/USA, 1)
Dance/NYC (https://www.dance.nyc/about/mission ):
“Dance/NYC mission is to promote the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the metropolitan New York City area. It embeds values of justice, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the organization.” ( Dance/NYC, 1)
2. Constituents Served:
5,000+ individual dance artists
1,200+ dance-making entities
500+ nonprofit dance companies
General public and visitors to New York
Students, educators, and researchers
Public and private funders
Government and civic leaders ( Dance/NYC, 1)
OUR WONDERFUL ETD COLLEAGUE MALLORY MARKHAM WAS MARRIED! WE’RE SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND WISH YOU ALL OF THE BEST!
HERE IS INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE WORK THE CLIMATE MUSEUM IS DOING:
Building community. Resolve. Taking urgent action together. These are the central themes we are discussing at the Climate Museum as we continue to metabolize the recent IPCC report and determine the ways in which the emergency conditions it highlights inform our action-focused cultural programming for the coming months.
The report reminded us sharply that the window for action is short. What you do now matters. How can we respond collectively to this red alert for humanity?
For those ready to mobilize—to commit to advancing our common prospects—there have never been more on-ramps for climate action than there are right now.
What can I do?
Speak up about your climate priorities and concerns by calling your members of Congress.
Join our participatory art campaign in collaboration with data journalist and illustrator Mona Chalabi, Beyond Lies.
Follow our tips for becoming a climate ambassador to break the climate silence.
Bank with your values by calling your bank.
Encourage the kids in your life to participate in Climate Art for Congress.
Tell the teens you know about our Climate Action Leadership Volunteer Program.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Save these fall dates for climate culture & community!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Check out the international photography exhibition Decade of Change that we are co-presenting with The British Journal of Photography, NXT Events, and the Climate Group during Climate Week NYC (Sept. 20-26). We hope you can also attend three events we are moderating/hosting on climate arts and culture, storytelling, and sustainability leadership within cultural institutions at the
Climate Week Nest Summit.
Javits Center, NYC (covid-dependent) and online
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
Learn from NASA climate modeler Dr. Kate Marvel at a Talking Climate special event on the existing models, this summer’s extreme weather, the IPCC report, and more.
Online
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
Join us for the participatory performance and sculptural installation, Low Relief for High Water, with artist Gabriela Salazar.
Washington Square Park, NYC (covid-dependent)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Hear from expert panelists in Talking Climate: Labor, the next discussion in our series on climate and inequality.
Online
