The Silk Road Theater's production, OUR ENEMIES, written by Egyptian-American playwright, Yussef El Guindi, is important because Arab-American literature is important. And because Arab-America needs to find its place on America's stages. In an age characterized by conflict between the United States and the Arab World, Arab-America needs to be woven into our national tapestry (and consciousness). We at Silk Road Theatre Project believe strongly, believe passionately in fact, that this weaving, this becoming American, is best served through cultural production.
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How magnificent, to live the life of the working artist. Work? It’s great, I tell you! I get paid to do what I love. Most artists work a job to pay the bills; I get to pay the bills with the same camera that feeds my art. Beats telemarketing. Right?

Sure, my greatest passion is for pictures no one hires me to take. But I try to let my work placate the muse. I churn out pretty pictures for my client base all year. I make more...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

The more public relations and marketing work I do, the more this quote by anthropologist Margaret Mead resonates. Sometimes I think I should get a tattoo of it. Then, of course, I'd save another pound of flesh to sport my company's motto, no se vende lo que no se ensena (translates to "you can't sell what you don't show") my tongue-in-cheek nod to PR being a bit like prostitution. These quotes speak to my philosophy of getting a message out -- in a community, in Chicago, in the states, and in the world-at-large.

At Tree Falls Productions, we believe most paramount that you and your group can make a difference if you get your message out in a clear, concise manner. more...

This issue’s installment of Ask Artemisia answers questions concerning venture philanthropy and funding credits.

What is venture philanthropy? Do any of these funders make grants in the arts?
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