BLACK LIVES MATTER.
Like Fresh Skin stands unequivocally with the BIPOC community.
We support all those fighting for the dismantling of white supremacy and systemic racism. We take seriously our role as creators and story tellers, and acknowledge that we can, and will, do more to become a FULLY anti-racist organization. We will continue to listen, educate ourselves, and use our platform to fight for equal representation in the arts—and in the world.
Like Fresh Skin is committed to amplifying the work of Black, Indigenous & POC artists and arts organizations. As a first step, all proceeds and donations from our 2020 production of ‘Too Solid Flesh’ were redirected to the three organizations below. We encourage you to check-out and support the groundbreaking work they’re doing!
The Black Iris Project
A premier ballet collaborative that champions new Black-centric works and arts education. BIP’s mission is threefold: create original ballets and arts education curriculums that directly address and celebrate diversity; provide a performance platform for Black artists to collaborate and share their personal stories with their respective communities; and provide ballet training to the Black community as a means of developing structure, focus and discipline through teamwork.
The aSHE FUND
A micro grant program to encourage and support black women creatives to create and produce impactful work; serve as a consistent funding resource; and provide a platform to highlight talented women of color creatives.
A Call to Conscience
A theater collective that uses a multi-media format to dramatize thought-provoking conversations and an exchange of ideas regarding racism, police brutality, poverty, gender inequality, and other civil and human rights.