What is Rising?
Rising is an art activist organization that seeks to connect humanity through art in a time in which censorship, inauthenticity and apathy run rampant.
We believe that mainstream capitalism and the push for “norms” stifles the creative human spirit, which leads to things like apathy, anger, and upset in the body. We want to foster a culture shift back towards the arts and give artists a platform and a place to live freely, in tune with their humanity in a way that is eco-friendly, sustainable, and lifts up all humans around the world.
Our mission is based around the humanitarianism of it all. Education is liberation, and Dawn (the founder) is a practitioner of the emotional energy system. Our goal is to create radical change by creating radical change in individuals. Rising wants to teach people how to look in the mirror and give themselves a reality check - and allow their community to educate them through emotional connections.
Rising wants to change the way we view artistry. Rising wants to break down every box that has been given to us by the current system, and teach our society that those boxes can be made into something beautiful, if we only step out of them.
We encourage creators to submit their workshops, use their voice, and take up space. Our mission is revolved around humanitarian connection, and understanding that pessimism is a construct created to keep us down.
Rising frequently crowdfunds to publish short scale community networking projects, in the hope that one day we can crowdfund to purchase land, and not only create a space of living in one with our humanitarian ways, but living in colorful contrast of all of the cultures that span our world.
We believe that everyone has the ability to be way makers, life givers, alchemists, creators. We believe that there is no trench so deep that a connection cannot reach.
Through this, we hope that you’re willing to share your stories with us.
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Testimonials:
Rising is synthesizing a luminous community of enthralling creatives in Oklahoma. I have had the pleasure of being in a room of unapologetic poets performing their works thanks to Rising and it was incredibly inspiring to listen to the rich tapestry of work coming from Oklahoma writers. I am excited to see what Rising will bring as it continues to nurture local artists and writers with safer spaces to express themselves. – Rios de la Luz
FAQs
How can I get involved?
You can apply to be a volunteer, give to our donation page, or simply share online and in person! Telling your peers is an excellent way to help us help others.
What if I want to be a board member?
We want people who are extremely passionate to run the board, and would like people to get involved with the intensity of Rising’s passion before running for Board. You can start off by volunteering to get a foundation of understanding behind Rising’s mission.
How much time do I have to dedicate?
We work on projects independently but collaboratively. Rising is there to help you fit activism into your daily life, not become another burden to carry. We are very flexible with scheduling as long as communication is happening!
Do I have to do all of the projects?
Absolutely not! We never ask for anyone to carry more than they are comfortable with, and push for people to ask for help when faced with decisions or hard times.
How do I pick a team?
During your volunteer introduction process, we will outline the goals that you have for your life and find tools and resources to create strong foundations for whatever self-project you are creating, whether that be a portfolio, a resume, an artistic endeavor, or even simply wanting to work within an artistic community.
What’s the end goal?
The end goal is to have safe homes for artists to create in across the country, create economic freedom for artists, fighting the “poor artist” stereotype, creating empathy in the next generation through the use of arts, providing artistic materials to public schools, and create a space where Artists are in charge of their art, not pushed into boxes with little to no say over what they create.
