The Waterers

The Waterers are disruptors of philanthropy that stemmed out of Local Control, Local Fields, an initiative of ArtPlace America, a people-powered process led by grassroots Assemblies in six geographies that shaped the use of a funding pool to further strengthen their local creative place-tending field of practice. The Waterers are the entrusted fund stewards of the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native Nations geographic region Assembly. Our Assembly centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) creatives as leaders. Our gift-making strategy attends to the nuance and complexities of this region. By the end of 2021 we redistributed $2.76 million through three separate initiatives, funding BIPOC artists, culture bearers, and organizations across the hills, lakes, prairies, woods and 23 Native Nations, as colonized into 3 states by scores of treaties. We believe in investing in small, local, and the non-colonial. Racing Magpie is where we chose to house this work

The Waterers is a arts podcast hosted by Joe Williams, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joe Williams hosts The Waterers, a arts show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Trust-Based Philanthropy: Lessons from Holly Doll's Experience

  Jan 19, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this enlightening episode of the Waterers Podcast, we engage with Holly Doll, an artist and cultural advocate hailing from Bismarck, North Dakota, and a proud member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Holly, who specializes in Lakota beadwork and quillwork, emphasizes the profound influence of her cultural heritage on her artistic practice and community involvement. Beyond her artistry, she serves as the Program Director for Ignite Rural with the Department of Public Transformation and as a Program Manager with Arts Midwest, where she champions grassroots initiatives and supports local artists. Throughout our discussion, Holly articulates the essential need...

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  Episode #9

  Frederick Edwards Jr. on Fostering Community Unity through Narrative Justice

  Dec 13, 202545 minS1

  <p>Frederick Edwards Jr., the esteemed Creative Director and teaching artist, exemplifies the transformative power of community engagement and narrative justice. In dialogue with host Joe Williams, we delve into his innovative initiatives, Umoja and Fred’s Dissonance, designed to empower youth through leadership, cultural awareness, and creative expression. Fred's personal journey, marked by resilience and a commitment to fostering positive change, illuminates the profound impact of storytelling in addressing societal gaps. Engaging with diverse audiences, he emphasizes the necessity of creating spaces where individuals can voice their experiences and heal collectively. Join us as we explore the intersection of cr...

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  Episode #8

  Reimagining Art and Culture: Dr. Kate Beane's Vision for Inclusion

  Dec 5, 202537 minS1

  <p>This podcast episode features a profound discussion with Dr. Kate Beane, a distinguished leader in American Indian Studies and the Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art. Dr. Beane elucidates the vital importance of prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) creatives in the ongoing transformation of public spaces and cultural institutions. She articulates how grassroots initiatives, such as those championed by the Waterers, are pivotal in reshaping the cultural landscape through community-led efforts. Moreover, Dr. Beane emphasizes the necessity of relinquishing power in order to foster genuine collaboration and inclusivity within arts and cultural organizations...

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  Episode #7

  Building Community Through Art: Conversations with Anna Johnson

  Dec 1, 202530 minS1

  <p>The salient focus of this podcast episode is the profound impact of community-led initiatives, exemplified by the work of artist Anna Johnson, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, who identifies as two-spirit. Anna articulates her commitment to inclusivity in her artistic endeavors, emphasizing the significance of representation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) within her community. As a participant in the transformative efforts of the Waterers, an organization that disrupts conventional philanthropy by empowering local creatives, she shares insights into her artistic journey, particularly her murals that serve as love letters to...

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  Episode #6

  Regenerative Futures: Kowsar Mohamed on Water Governance

  Nov 5, 202531 minS1

  <p>Kowsar Mohamed, a distinguished two-time alumna of the University of Minnesota, currently serves as an Enterprise Director with the State of Minnesota while pursuing her doctorate in Natural Resources Science and Management. In this enlightening discourse, we delve into her extensive experience as an economic development practitioner, where she has adeptly bridged the realms of ecology, governance, and community inclusion. Mohamed articulates her profound insights into water governance, emphasizing its critical role in fostering community resilience and ecological sustainability. She also discusses her initiative, Ecosystem X, which serves as a regenerative systems lab aimed at developing innovative tools for...

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