501 (c) Whaaa?: Developing New Funding Models in the Face of Fascism
Session Description:
The non-profit model doesn’t seem to work for arts organizations, or anyone. Sustainability is a distant dream for most non-profit arts organizations, and under the current administration, there is the looming threat of this designation being revoked arbitrarily or at the whims of authoritarians. In this session, we will consider other funding models and discuss what might be the right combination of those models, with a focus on investment strategies as opposed to government funding or private philanthropy.
Presenter: Camille Kashaka
Camille Kashaka (she/her/hers) currently serves as the Managing Director for Joe’s Movement Emporium and Creative Suitland. She is excited to contribute to the broad and powerful community focused cultural and artistic impact of these institutions.
She is the former Executive Director of Motor House in Baltimore. Coming aboard the organization immediately before the closures due to the COVID19 pandemic, Camille navigated a new terrain of leadership. Pivoting to a mixed model of virtual and in person programs within a dire economic landscape has been a challenge that her team has confronted lovingly.
Prior to joining Motor House, Camille served as the Interim Managing Director at Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis, TN, where she oversaw the day to day operations of the company. She also was proud to serve as the Director of the Anacostia Arts Center in Southeast Washington, DC. There, she was privileged to curate visual arts exhibitions, music series, and a performing arts season. Camille’s proudest moments in Anacostia include curating the All The Way Live Tuesdays Hip Hop Series, creating the Resident Performing Arts Incubator, and curating “BlackGold,” an exhibition that celebrated Afrofuturistic aesthetics in both abstract and figurative work.
Camille received her BFA from Howard University in Theatre Administration and her Masters from American University in Arts Management.
In addition to her work as an arts manager, Camille is also a lighting designer and stage manager. She has been privileged to work with a number of organizations including Story District, Freshh Inc Theatre Company, Astro Pop Events, and JAM the Revue.
Camille is originally from Atlanta, GA. Borntoa Trini mother and Black American father, she brings a spicy southern sensibility to every aspect of her life: personal, professional, and spiritual. It is also important to note that she is a hardcore Trekkie and much of her philosophy on life itself comes from Jean Luc Picard’s monologues. It is with this specific blend of cultural, artistic, and professional experience that she hopes to add to the eclectic cultural ecosystem of Prince George’s County.
Date, Time, and Location
Tuesday June 17th
Breakout Session 2: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Room: CPA 214