Network Exchange: Model C fiscal sponsorship brings color to communities
In this episode
In this spirited conversation, we're digging into a fascinating and inspiring sector of the fiscal sponsorship community: Model C. This form of fiscal sponsorship can be an incredible tool for artists, creatives and organizations — allowing them access to grants, professional development, and community.
The episode features Theresa Hubbard (Fractured Atlas), Shawn René Graham (The Field), John Bell (Springboard for the Arts), and Julia Barbosa Landois (Fresh Arts).
This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know.
Theresa Hubbard
Theresa leads with a vision for artists' economic freedom. An expert in fiscal sponsorship, she's supported over 15,000 artists and raised $250M. Theresa also engages actively in New York's choral community.
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As the CEO at Fractured Atlas, Theresa Hubbard dreams of a world where artists can enjoy economic freedom through robust fiscal sponsorships, allowing boundless creativity that inspires current and future generations. Since joining the Fractured Atlas team in February 2011, Theresa has led the organization in supporting more than 15,000 artists and arts organizations in successfully raising more than $250M for their creative projects. After becoming CEO in 2021, Theresa has spearheaded a new approach to the organization’s staffing model and continued their tradition for advancing human-centered practices through developing a culture of care in the organization. An expert in fiscal sponsorship, Theresa is a sought-after presenter at conferences and festivals around the United States. She serves on the steering committee of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors, through which she works to build community and educational opportunities within the sector.
In 2016, she earned a Certificate in Arts and Culture Strategy through a partnership between National Arts Strategies and the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Syracuse University and stays active in the New York choral community by serving on the board of the New York Choral Consortium and by singing with The Oratorio Society of New York. Outside of work, if Theresa isn’t singing, she can usually be found experimenting with new chocolate chip cookie recipes, watching horror movies, and spending time with her senior dog, Sammy.
Shawn Rene Graham
Shawn is a freelance writer and dramaturg from San Jose, California, collaborates with renowned writers and holds key roles at The American Slavery Project and Classical Theatre of Harlem. She's the founder of All Creative Writes and resides in Bronx, NY.
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Shawn René Graham [she/her] is a freelance writer and dramaturg from San Jose, California who has worked with countless writers such as Walter Mosely, Nilo Cruz, Lynn Nottage and Cori Thomas. She is currently the resident dramaturg of The American Slavery Project’s Unheard Voices, the Literary Director for the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Future Classics Series and Playwright’s Playground, and founder of All Creative Writes, an artistic assistance service designed to provide individual artists and performing arts organizations with administrative, fundraising and writing support. Ms. Graham holds degrees from the California State University, Los Angeles, and the American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. She joined The Field in 2012 and lives in Bronx, NY with her dog, Mercy.
John Bell
John is the Controller at Springboard for the Arts, overseeing accounting and directing the Incubator program. He holds an MFA and exhibits his sculptures and paintings throughout the Midwest.
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John Bell, originally of Rockford, Illinois, received his undergraduate degree from Grinnell College in 2008 and his MFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2010. At Springboard for the Arts, John serves as the Controller, overseeing accounting for the organization and directing Incubator, Springboard's fiscal sponsorship program. He shows his sculptures and paintings in park districts, natural history museums, and the bed of his pick-up truck, primarily in the Midwest.
Julia Barbosa Landois
Julia brings over 15 years of experience in arts administration, education, and fundraising. She annually supports 25-30 diverse art projects in the Houston region.
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Julia Barbosa Landois is the Grant Writer and Fiscal Sponsorship Manager for Fresh Arts, an arts service nonprofit in Houston, TX. Her nuanced perspective is born from over 15 years in the arts as an administrator, educator, fundraiser, and visual and performing artist. She currently serves 25-30 fiscally sponsored projects of all art disciplines annually in the Houston region.
About the Network Exchange
Demystify the world of fiscal sponsorship with ‘Network Exchange: Insights from the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors’. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, new to the field, or just curious about the work, ‘Network Exchange” is your go-to source for illuminating insights, best practices, and the latest trends in the dynamic realm of fiscal sponsorship. This thought-provoking podcast series serves as your portal to a wealth of knowledge and expertise that unravel the complexities of fiscal sponsorship through insightful conversations with leaders in the fiscal sponsorship field.
