During our 12-episode 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 third episode, we speak with former Metro Arts Executive Director Daniel Singh about his efforts to engage with the community in anti-racist work, along with the interference, undermining, and backlash from arts monopolies and bureaucrats who wanted to keep the status quo.

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

Guest: Cynthia Harris, theater artist, playwright, and community engaged artist with experience directing and performing.

During our 12-episode 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 second episode, we discuss the severe inequities in funding, representation, and access for BIPOC and working class artists in Nashville.

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. Originally aired live on WXNA 101.5 FM Nashville February 1, 2025.

Guest: Ellen Angelico, guitarist, former Chair of the Metro Arts Commission and CARE (Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity).

During our 12-episode 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 first episode, we talk about the longstanding pattern of inequities at Metro Arts and the necessity for multi-level changes in how the arts are funded in Nashville.

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. Originally aired live on WXNA 101.5 FM Nashville January 25, 2025.