Advancing the arts for social change.
Our work has been at The Teen Vogue Fest, The AWP Literary Conference, and more.
Art changes the world.
The Arts Initiative (formerly SpeakWild) is an umbrella for over a decade of leadership in the arts, creative advocacy, and direct action for social change led by founder Anna Goodman Herrick.
The Arts Initiative is fiscally sponsored by Counterpart/ The Field, a nationally registered not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization serving the arts community.
PROGRAMMING
Empowering contemporary art practice, artworks, interventions, and performances, that engage communities.
LOVE LETTERS TO…
Giving tools and a platform to write and share impactful poetry that strengthen community and improve mental health.
Support arts that shift culture.
The Arts Initiative is fiscally sponsored by Counterpart/ The Field, a nationally registered not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization serving the arts community.