During our limited series Public Comments, we’re building an artist-centered narrative about the Title VI complaint process that got artists their money back here in Nashville, while exposing discriminatory funding practices. In this thirteenth episode, our guest is Elisheba Israel Mrozik, a multidisciplinary artist and Middle Tennessee's first licensed Black tattoo artist. Founder of One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour, QueenBeelnk LLC, and North Nashville Arts Coalition, Elisheba is focused on uplifting women and BIPOC artists, creating community-engaged fine art, and integrating art with social purpose.

This show is an archive and roadmap as we continue advocating for the equitable arts funding our city deserves. Support provided by Columbia University’s Incite Institute Assembling Voices fellowship.

Hosted by Lydia Yousief and Christine Hall. Intro: Sangeetha Ekambaram, Cortney Warner, Kenny Rae, Alayna Renae, and Tim Northern. An Arts Equity Nashville production