“Yes, art is inherently an expression and interpretation of a lived experience. Art is a form that is created, curated, or adapted by humans. So as a result, it is absolutely shaped by societal influences. The question for me is, does the artist comment on the world?” - Annie Lin, Antiracist Artist Podcast
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Episode 2: Emily Chew & Annie Lin
Welcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast, a podcast for activists, advocates and allies working to make our communities equitable through artistry. Each episode we are joined in conversation by an artist or arts facilitator who has been paving the way, in hopes of learning from their expertise and experience. Through action and unity, we can create a better tomorrow today. Let’s go!
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Hello and welcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast. I’m your host, Taylor Ybarra, and I’m so glad to have you a part of the conversation.
In the third episode of the Antiracist Artist Podcast, we are joined by Annie Lin and Emily Chew, two art facilitators, friends, and colleagues at the Yale-China Association (Yale-China). Yale-China is an organization that is bridging American and Chinese cultures through the creation of lasting, transformative partnerships and experience in the education, health, and arts spaces. Founded over 120 years ago, Yale-China believes that by developing a community of global citizens on both sides (American & Chinese) is crucial to building a prosperous, healthy, and safe 21st century.
Annie Lin is the Associate Director of the Arts Programs at Yale-China Association. She explores new methods of cross-disciplinary and intercutlural exchanges in China and the United States. Annie also manages the Yale-China Arts Fellowship, public programs in the arts, such as the art exhibit series and Lunarfest, and special exchange programs. Annie was a Yale-China Fellow based in Xiuning, Anhui.
Emily Chew is the Senior Program Officer for Education and Arts at the Yale-China Association. Before joining Yale-China, Emily completed a year of service in New York City, through AmeriCorps, mentoring and tutoring middle school students. Previously, Emily participated in the Chinese Flagship Language Program and completed her Capstone year in China, including an internship at an LGBT non-profit in Beijing.
During this episode, Emily, Annie, and I talk about:
- How we need to actively work against systems of oppression in order to combat racism and how art plays a role in doing so.
- Does the artist comment on the world or is the artist a commentary by the world and the values?
- Increased overt racism toward Chinese persons as a major side effect of COVID-19.
- Yale-China Fellowship Program and the opportunity it presents to the fellows to explore how their art relates to people.
- The impact that Lunarfest and other events have had in New Haven’s community by sharing the art of fellows and partnerships built with organizations across New Haven
- And so much more!
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Episode Transcript
Each episode, we invite our guests to choose an organization to uplift, one that is creating a meaningful impact toward a more equitable, inclusive, accessible and antiracist future. In honor of Annie and Emily have chosen a terrific organization located in New Haven, CT, the New Haven Pride Center. Dating back to 1993, the New Haven Pride Center provides educational, cultural, and social enrichment for the LGBTQ+ community, its allies, and members, to make a positive contribution to the entire community of Greater New Haven.
This podcast is made with, by, and for those of us in this fight together, and I invite you to be a part of this podcast community with us. You can stay connected with us at AntiracistArtist.com, on Instagram @antiracistartist, or by emailing antiracistartist@gmail.com. Let us know why antiracist artistry is important to you, what questions you would like to dig into, and who you’d like to hear from in future episodes.
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The Antiracist Artist Podcast is hosted by Taylor Ybarra, produced by Subito Politico Productions, LLC, and edited by Andrew Alcaraz.
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This episode’s donation was made possible in part by the generosity of Jenny Hoofnagle.
Theme music features vocals by Esteban Suero, Forest VanDyke, Kennedy Kanagawa, Jamison, & MinJi Kim.
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This episode features the following artists/arts facilitators:
Esteban Suero | IG @estesuero / @theofficialeros
Forest VanDyke | IG - @forestvandyke
Kennedy Kanagawa | kennedykanagawa.com | IG @thisiskennedy
Jamison | www.courtneyjamison.com | IG @iamcourtneyjamison | TW @thecjamison
MinJi Kim | IG @minjilikesdogsandmusic
Maricela Juarez | www.maricelajuarez.com | IG @remarkablymari