award-winning arts journalist and creative
Meet Makeda
I'm a journalist, artist, and educator passionate about the role of the arts in shaping our society. My work includes writing, research, editing, communications, producing, and project management.
the art rebellion,
launched in 2022, is a platform centering on activist art and pay equity issues in the arts.
the art rebellion amplifies the essential role of artists in our society and shares stories of artists who fight to make their communities better. See more of the work we’re doing here and sign up for the newsletter.
featured work
Artist Pay Project:
In these challenging economic times, how do artists across the U.S. make a living and make new work while also struggling with low and inconsistent pay, and a lack of funding and opportunities? This is the central question driving the Artist Pay Project, a series examining how artists survive and thrive amid inflation.
Rise of the Dancefluencer:
This multimedia project exploring how social media democratized the commercial dance industry won an Online Journalism Award in 2020.
