Ways to Engage

Our community can engage with WADE in various impactful ways across different roles.

Artists

  • Residencies and Performances: Apply for programs like Dance HUB or the Pride Residency to create and showcase work in collaboration with WADE.

  • Collaborative Projects: Partner with WADE for community engagement events or site-specific performances

  • Mentorship Opportunities: Participate as mentors or receive mentorship in WADE’s programs, contributing to artist development and community impact.

Donors

  • Sponsorship and Funding: Support WADE’s festivals, educational programs, and residencies, enabling the organization to provide free or accessible artistic opportunities.

  • Named Grants and Scholarships: Establish dedicated funding to assist emerging artists, LGBTQIA+ creators, and underrepresented voices in accessing WADE’s programs.

  • Annual and Event Donations: Contribute to specific events, like WADEintoACTIVISM, to directly fund performances and community outreach initiatives.

Students

  • Educational Programs: Enroll in pre-professional training programs such as Dance HUB: Italy, gaining exposure to WADE’s intersection of art and activism.

  • Internships and Volunteering: Participate in behind-the-scenes work for WADE’s festivals and residencies, learning about arts management, production, and community engagement.

  • Workshops and Masterclasses: Attend skill-building workshops led by WADE’s artists and affiliates, designed to cultivate both technical and socially conscious artistry.

Community Members

  • Attend Performances and Events: Join as audience members in WADE’s public performances, festivals, and community engagement events to support artists and learn about key social issues.

  • Community Collaborations: Partner with WADE to host events, workshops, or performances, strengthening the connection between art and activism within local communities.

  • Spread the Word: Follow WADE on social media and engage with digital content, helping to raise awareness and expand the organization’s reach.

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