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nora rahimian @norarahimian.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We have convos like this all the time on the #CultureFix Discord, where folks also share resources, discuss current events, participate in skills-sharing and mutual aid, host events, and much more. Tap in! We’re also open if you’d like to collaborate on something. discord.gg/5z2DCY3b7a

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Thanks for joining us today. Keep us updated on your work by tagging our account at @CultureFixGlobal & using the hashtag #CultureFix.

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

So many orgs I once championed have now flip flopped or have started co-opting grassroots spaces and/or cannibalizing other orgs so Im just going to say @culturefixglobal.bsky.social is still doing incredible work after 10 years... and counting #CultureFix

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nora rahimian @norarahimian.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Artwashing is real. The worst companies will create a fund for artists to make themselves seem like they're doing something good. What's worse is that people actually believe that as a good faith effort rather than see it for the public relations stunt that it is. #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Tech is no different. Artists are often made to compete for funding and have to go through longgg application processes only to get crumbs. Mutual aid and decentralized models exist but often are not as well resourced #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Also there are many in the philanthropic sector that tout that there are billions of dollars out there but never talk about the political/radicalized nature of the sector i.e. why orgs > CodePink were in Ferguson attempting to direct where money went and who got it without accountability #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Cultural diplomacy is a vehicle to create your own narratives and dump them on local communities. I no longer surf around that space, however, the koolaid is still strong over there esp amongst artists that participate in those programs. #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Also most arts funding from the feds and states go to the largest organizations. California is much more experimental than other states however, there is still a power vacuum that is consolidated in both LA and the Bay Area by yt funders and yt led orgs. Very little trickles to rural areas

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Foundations and funders almost always benefit from said programs. They create the criteria and what is to be funded. These are most often programs used to get buy in from local communities and are a form of cultural colonialism and co-opting of artists work in these communities #CultureFix

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nora rahimian @norarahimian.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Capitalism and other systems of oppression thrive off telling us what can not be. "Oh, this is how we've always done it," or "That's not possible". Art frees us from that. And if we can dream it, we can create it. #CultureFix #artsky

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Question 4: We know funding for arts is often inaccessible, especially in the US, yet there are several government-sponsored “exchange” and “diplomacy” programs that fund independent artists. Who really benefits from this? #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Equally harmful are artists and orgs who show up in mutual aid and community spaces to be seen, take up space or garner brownie points at the expense of our communities #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Smthg that came up in a mtg I had today was that -- how you show up in these moments is a reflection of your actual values and ppl seemed pissed that I said it. Too many arts advocacy orgs talk a good game until its time to push money to those who are impacted most + not their "friends" #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Question 2: Nina Simone said that the artist’s duty is to reflect the times? What does this mean and how are you seeing it in today’s world? #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Hey #CultureFix fam! Happy to here. Currently building tools for artist to connect to resources and tools. Transitioning from the museum world and spending most of my time serving Californians for the Arts as a board member and napping. Also knee deep in emergent tech ie NFTs and Blockchain

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nora rahimian @norarahimian.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Question 1: What is the relationship between art and social change? Is this relationship always radical? #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Relationships matter! Introduce yourself to the rest of the #CultureFix fam. Where are you from and what do you do? What are you passionate about? #CultureFix

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

To join today’s conversation, follow @norarahimian.bsky.social‬ and me, click on the hashtag #CultureFix to see the discussion, and include it in your own posts to be added to the convo. Everyone is welcome!

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Starting now: #CultureFix, live chat discussing arts and social change from a global perspective, hosted by me and @norarahimian

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Happening in 20 minutes! Come join us for an amazing convo #CultureFix

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Photobook Junkies @photobookjunkies.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🌟Photobook Giveaway🌟 Win this book: Tuesdays by Thibault Maufras & Mickäel Vandermaesen To enter all you have to do is repost this post and follow us - winner will be picked at random by intern Megan on Wednesday, 11th December. Good Luck! 📚🤞 www.photobookjunkies.com/products

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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 22/11/2024

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November 21, 2024 We will be reviewing applications for the fellowship on a rolling basis, and expect to interview applicants in the first week of December (2-6 December 2024) Would you like to develo...

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AT Protocol Developers @atproto.com · 11/05/2023

⚡️ Now ready for development: custom algorithms! We've put together a starter kit with instructions on how to implement your own custom algorithm here. github.com/bluesky-social/feed-gene…

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morgan sung @morgansung.bsky.social · 02/05/2023

i wrote about bluesky, black twitter, and sex work bluesky has an opportunity to be better than twitter ever was by establishing *early* protections for the marginalized communities that shape its culture also got "tiddies on the skyline" published on techcrunch dot com tcrn.ch/3AKNufA

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For Bluesky to thrive, it needs sex workers and Black Twitter

If Bluesky wants to be a genuine rival to Twitter, it needs to protect sex workers and its Black community.

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 02/05/2023

If you wanna help the picket here are sites! If you wanna help the picket here are sites! If you wanna help the picket get living wages let’s get with it If you wanna help the picket here are sites! www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/pick…

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wondermundo @wondermundo.bsky.social · 30/04/2023

Wrote a new inner world. Read a little about the Sotheby’s auction, my time and Consensus, and what I’ve got going on next. wondermundo.substack.com/p/wonders-… Happy to share here were I won’t get shadow-banned for a substack link 🙄

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wonder's inner world issue #3

is this real life?!

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 24/04/2023

Nobody: Me: Wen I see one of you invited a known grifter/scammer to Bsky 🤨😒🤔

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 24/04/2023

Bluesky is ALLL the vibes. However, I have a few thoughts/questions? 👉🏾wen GIF support? 👉🏾can we get a temporary mute button. Blame @col.bsky.social for this inspiration 👉🏾wen video support 👉🏾practice compassion and kindness 👉🏾our existence is political esp BIPOC ppl. Create space for tough questions

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NatalieCrue @nataliecrue.bsky.social · 19/04/2023

Can I get some invite codes? Yikes… moving Black Tw*tter x Web3 over here

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