In San Francisco, Artists Get a Little Help With the High Cost of Living
How much does it cost to be an artist in San Francisco?
It isn’t too hard to calculate. First, there’s the normal expenses we all rack up: food, housing, healthcare, transportation. Then there’s renting a practice space or studio, purchasing equipment and materials, hiring collaborators and more.
The stark reality of this math has shaped the relaunch of a much-needed initiative: The Lab’s Living Wage Residency program, which will provide three artists with $17,530 each to develop new work.
As recipients of the residency, Amma Ateria, Zachary Epcar and Alexa Burrell will also receive…
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