Annas

Founded in 2018, Annas is a residential studio and exhibition space for Chicago's emerging makers.

06/27/2022

🚨Today is the last day to add your voices to the first data report on the lives and livelihoods of Chicago arts workers! 🚨

Follow the link in our bio to take the survey! Even a half completed survey is important to this work. So, fill out a little or a lot before the end of the day.

Hoy es el último día para añadir vuestras voces al primer informe de datos sobre las vidas y los medios de vida de los trabajadores artísticos de Chicago.

¡Sigue el enlace en nuestra biografía para encontrar la encuesta! Incluso una encuesta completada a medias es importante para este trabajo. Así que rellena un poco o mucho antes de que acabe el día.

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ID 1: blue background with text that reads "Take the Survey. Get Counted.” A round yellow circle in the far left corner with text that reads "Chicago Arts Census.”

ID 2: blue background with text that reads "Data is an imperfect but powerful tool for change. Historically, surveys have purposefulyl excluded and underminded experiences, especially for marginalized communities. The Chicago Arts Census aims for a data set that represents the bredth of the Chicago's art community. Your experiences and voices matter to this work."

06/25/2022

🚨TWO MORE DAYS TO FILL OUT THE CHICAGO ARTS CENSUS 🚨

YESTERDAY WAS HEARTBREAKING BUT WE ARE HERE, TOGETHER, CREATING SYSTEMS OF VISIBILITY, CARE, MUTUAL AIDE, IMAGINATION, SPECULATIVE FUTURES INTO LIVED ONES. LINK IN BIO YOU BEAUTIFUL, BOUNDLESS PEOPLE!!!

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06/22/2022

The Deadline has been Extended! The Chicago Arts Census is open Now through June 27th! Get Counted!

Yes, indeed it is. Even a half completed survey is helpful! We need that data, coupled with your stories, to hold those in power accountable, speak our truths, and better allocate resources!

¡Se ha ampliado el plazo! ¡El Censo de Artes de Chicago está abierto desde ahora hasta el 27 de junio! ¡Cuéntalo!

Sí, de hecho lo es. ¡Incluso una encuesta medio completada es útil! ¡Necesitamos esos datos, junto con sus historias, para responsabilizar a los que están en el poder, decir nuestras verdades y asignar mejor los recursos!

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ID 1: red background with text that reads “ Deadline Extended. Open now through June 27th. Chicago Arts Census”

ID 2: blue background with text that reads "Data is an imperfect but powerful tool for change. Historically, surveys have purposefulyl excluded and underminded experiences, especially for marginalized communities. The Chicago Arts Census aims for a data set that represents the breadth of the Chicago's art community. Your experiences and voices matter to this work.”

06/20/2022

Ask and ye shall recieve... We're extended to deadline to complete the Chicago Arts Census by ONE WEEK!

Follow the link in our bio for the survey, to sign up for reminders to complete the Census, and for more info.

Pide y recibirás... Hemos ampliado el plazo para completar el Censo de las Artes de Chicago en una semana.

Siga el enlace en nuestra biografía para la encuesta, para inscribirse en los recordatorios para completar el censo, y para obtener más información.

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ID 1: Screenshot of the Take the Survey homepage on the Chicago Arts Census website, text that reads "Get Counted" at the bottom

06/18/2022

It's a comprehensive (aka long) survey!

Take dance breaks, make tea after each section, and sign up for reminder emails through the link in our bio.

Es una encuesta exhaustiva (es decir, larga).

Tómate descansos para bailar, hazte un té después de cada sección y apúntate a los correos electrónicos de recordatorio a través del enlace en nuestra biografía.

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ID 1: yellow background with text that reads "1,562 have started the Chicago Arts Census", a chekc box to the bottom left, and "finish waht you started" to the right

06/15/2022

Fill out a little or fill out a lot. We need your voice in this effort!

There are 5 more days to take the Chicago Arts Census.

Rellena un poco o rellena mucho. ¡Necesitamos tu voz en este esfuerzo!

Quedan 5 días para realizar el Censo de las Artes de Chicago.

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ID 1: Chicago Arts Census logo to the top left, image of Census Lead Organizers tabling at an event, "five days left" at the bottom

06/14/2022

The Chicago Arts Census Closes in just one week! Be part of the effort to collect data about living and labor conditions of Chicago arts workers.

Follow the link in our bio for the survey.

¡El Censo de las Artes de Chicago se cierra en sólo una semana! Participa en el esfuerzo de recopilar datos sobre las condiciones de vida y laborales de los trabajadores del arte de Chicago.

Siga el enlace en nuestra biografía para la encuesta.

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ID 1: blue background with text that reads "One week left, open now through June 20th" and Chicago Arts Census logos along the bottom

06/08/2022

Psst...She's a long survey. Take breaks!

Over 2k of yall have started the survey and it's the perfect time to finish it up! Sign up through the link in our bio to get email reminders about coming back to finish the survey.

Take the survey and get counted! Chicago art workers across disciplines are contributing their stories and experiences to the Chicago Arts Census. Have you? 👀👀👀

Psst... Es una encuesta larga. ¡Toma descansos!

Más de 2 mil de vosotros habéis empezado la encuesta y es el momento perfecto para terminarla. Inscríbete a través del enlace en nuestra biografía para recibir recordatorios por correo electrónico sobre cómo volver a terminar la encuesta.

¡Responde a la encuesta y déjate contar! Los trabajadores del arte de Chicago de todas las disciplinas están contribuyendo con sus historias y experiencias al Censo de las Artes de Chicago. ¿Lo has hecho? 👀👀👀

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ID: bright background with 1,526 have started the Chicago Arts Census at the top. A check mark in the center with Finish what you started along the right side.

06/02/2022

Devin Shaffer spends their time floating between spaces like Experimental Sound Studio, and American Dream Records. They're excited to see the stories and data roll in to affect change.

Check out the survey through the link in our bio!

Devin Shaffer pasa su tiempo flotando entre espacios como Experimental Sound Studio y American Dream Records. Están entusiasmados por ver las historias y los datos que llegan para influir en el cambio.

Consulta la encuesta a través del enlace en nuestra biografía.

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ID 1: bright background with the Chicago Arts Census logo to the left, an image of Devin in a long white garment in the center, and Get counted with Devin Shaffer along the right side

ID 2: bright background with text that reads: Devin is a performing musician, student, works at American Dream Record and has volunteered with Experimental Sound Studio and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers.

You too? Join Devin to better the working conditions in music venues and spaces.

ID 3: bright backgroudn with text that reads: Take the Survey>>>Open now through June 20

05/23/2022

Have you joined the 1000 art workers lending their voices to help create change in the Chicago arts ecosystem?

Tyler Thompson, Executive Director of 773 Dance Project and member of our Research and Development Committee, spent some time with Census Lead Organizer Alden Burke chatting about her involvement with the project.

Follow the link in the Census bio for the full video and to find the survey!

¿Te has unido a los 1000 trabajadores del arte que prestan su voz para ayudar a crear un cambio en el ecosistema artístico de Chicago?

Tyler Thompson, Director Ejecutivo del 773 Dance Project y miembro de nuestro Comité de Investigación y Desarrollo, pasó algún tiempo con la organizadora principal del censo, Alden Burke, charlando sobre su participación en el proyecto.

Sigue el enlace en nuestra biografía para ver el vídeo completo y encontrar la encuesta.

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ID I: bright background with the Chicago Arts Census logo to the left, Tyler's headshot at the cetner, and Get counted with Tyler Thompson along the right side

ID 2: bright background with test that reads: Tyler is a dancer, organizer, and leader of the 773 Dance Project. She often finds herself participating and enjoying danc performance spaces across the city. You too? Join Tyler to better the livign and working conditions in performance venues and spaces.

ID 3: bright backgroudn with text that reads: Take the Survey>>>Open now through June 20

05/19/2022

Take the Chicago Arts Census and get counted! Hundreds of Chicago art workers are sharing their experiences, taking the survey, and chatting with friends about the Chicago Arts Census.

Stay tuned for more about art workers' experiences with the Census, the importance of data collection projects, and how you can join us in advocating for better working and living conditions!

¡Realiza el Censo de las Artes de Chicago y déjate contar! Cientos de trabajadores del arte de Chicago están compartiendo sus experiencias, realizando la encuesta y charlando con sus amigos sobre el Censo de las Artes de Chicago.

Sigue atento para saber más sobre las experiencias de los trabajadores del arte con el censo, la importancia de los proyectos de recopilación de datos y cómo puedes unirte a nosotros para abogar por mejores condiciones de trabajo y de vida.

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ID 1: bright background with text that reads "take the survey, get counted" with the Chicago Arts Census logo to the right

2: bright background with text that reads “Join 1000 other Chicago art workers in the count for better living and working conditions! " and “Open Now through June 20th” in bright yellow text in the bottom right corner

05/16/2022

Repost

"Securing funding as an artist can be challenging to begin with. Layer on the need to balance what funding you can and cannot accept in order to maintain critical benefits — such as social security and health care — and that support becomes a double-edged sword. This is the dilemma many artists with disabilities and chronic illnesses find themselves in," writes .

Five Chicago-based artists and arts administrators discuss the barriers to receiving support, creative solutions, and what they hope others will keep in mind when supporting disabled artists.

Read the full interview at the link in our bio. This article was published in collaboration with the to explore the living, labor, and material realities of art workers in the city of Chicago.

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