'Tis the season for gifting!
Still on the lookout for that perfect gift for your sibling, friend, or studio mate? Look no further! Akin has you covered this year with gift certificates that can be applied to both shared or dedicated studios spaces at any of Akin's locations (excluding studio residency programs) and at Akin's REMOTE Gallery. You choose the value and the certificate never expires, great for now or planning for the new year!
This year you can also opt to donate a gift certificate of any value to Akin's Rent Relief Fund to help a local artist in the future.
In collaboration with Rania El Mugammar the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund has been established by Akin Projects to provide current Akin artists and creatives with anonymous, one time emergency grants of $150 - $300, in hopes of offering short term financial aid towards one month of studio rent in unexpected situations or times of financial instability.
This unique fund has been launched as part of our ongoing Equity and Inclusion work at Akin, including our recent demographics survey report - which highlighted the needs and experiences of our community. We intend for the Akin Studio Rent Relief Fund to reduce barriers for Akin studio members and create opportunities for marginalized communities. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, as needed, basis when funds are available. The fund will officially launch once we have raised $3,000. We have currently raised almost 50% of our launch goal!
