Grantee Database
RAGGED WING ENSEMBLE
Grant Year
2018-19
Grant Program
Research in the Arts
Award Amount
$30,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, The Flight Deck will collaborate with Spotlight:Girls and researcher Amy Kweskin to conduct a mixed methods research study of threats to sustainability for Oakland arts organizations and co-design new business models that allow artists to truly serve their communities while thriving themselves.
Organization Summary
RWE’s current programs are:
Original Productions: Creating and producing original, multidisciplinary play and art events.
The School of Fierce Play: A set of adult education programs that teach our artistic and entrepreneurial methodology.
Ensemble: A standing group of performers, writers, musicians and visual artists, who train, create, and produce work together over time.
TFD’s current programs are:
Subsidized Arts Space: Affordable performance, rehearsal, office and storage space for community-based artists, prioritizing local groups run by and/or serving POC.
Co-Productions: Curated performances & events co-presented by TFD and other groups.
Gallery: Rotating visual art shows, often in conjunction with performances in the space.
Reimagining Business Models in the Arts: A collaboration with other organizations to research alternate arts business models and eventually build one.
Organization
The Flight Deck
Address
1540 BROADWAY
OAKLAND
94612-2002
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(510) 858-7383
Congressional District
California's 13th congressional district
State Assembly District
District 18
State Senate District
District 9
