In this episode of the Durham Artist Archive, we get to know Monet Marshall, a multi-faceted creative rooted in Durham and North Carolina. Monet shares her journey, including her background, education in theater at North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University, and her passion for integrating arts and culture into community organizing. She reflects on her childhood in Long Island, her transition to North Carolina, and her deep ties to local history.

Monet discusses the challenges facing creative spaces in Durham, emphasizing the need for systemic investment in the arts to combat cultural displacement and promote community health. She also highlights her work with the Sanaa Collective, fostering a supportive network for Black women in the arts. This conversation underscores the transformative potential of art in fostering community and addressing social issues.

Connect with Monét:

Monetnoellemarshall.com

https://www.instagram.com/monetisart/

Connect with me!

https://www.instagram.com/alwhyssa/

https://www.instagram.com/womanifestomag/

alyssacuffie.com

womanifestomag.com

Additional Details

Sponsored by VAE Raleigh and their Snapdragon Grant

Recorded at Queeny's in Durham

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