Red Bull Arts Detroit and Kresge Arts in Detroit are pleased to present SUBJECT MATTERS, a dialogue series that responds to contemporary sociopolitical truths within the context of individual artistic practices.

Curated and hosted by culture writer and producer Imani Mixon, SUBJECT MATTERS pairs Red Bull Arts Residents and Grantees with Kresge Artist Fellows, Gilda Award recipients, and Eminent Artists to investigate the cultural nuances that inform their work. This timely and important series will address topics at the center of popular discourse, from gatekeeping and resistance strategies to intergenerational exchange and safe spaces. 

Listeners will have the opportunity to hear from visionary artists who offer critical perspectives on how we collectively navigate through this unparalleled moment in history. Mixon says, "With SUBJECT MATTERS, I want to hold space for the kind of conversations that I know so many artists are having about their craft, their communities, and their futures. A lot of us have been able to identify the kind of scenes and industries we'd like to return to, so I invited guests who have wonderful work, powerful insights, and beautiful intentions that will sustain us for whatever comes next."

These intimate conversations will not only address the universal, but also aim to generate concrete ideas and actionable steps to foster a more equitable and sustainable cultural landscape in Detroit and beyond. Following each recording, conversations will be transcribed, key takeaways will be highlighted, and supportive visuals will be collated to support each episode and increase accessibility.

SUBJECT MATTERS will be released online every other Wednesday at 12 EST from April 21 - July 21.

• APRIL 21.EPISODE 1
  American Artist, Darryl D. Terrell, and Salakastar interrogate identity and resistance through alter egos
  

• MAY 5.EPISODE 2
  Cristina Tufino, Ahya Simone, and Nour Ballout recall frameworks and environments that have made them feel most comfortable, welcome, and creative while imagining structures to help replicate these experiences
  

• MAY 19.EPISODE 3
  Holly Bass, Shirley Woodson, and Cherise Morris, three artists at different phases of their career, explore how mentorship, maturation, and love have propelled their progress
  

• JUNE 2.EPISODE 4
  Taylor Aldridge and adrienne maree brown discuss queering the traditional bounds and expectations of the archive by actively infusing their practices with ephemera, research, and documentation 
  

Stay tuned for more episodes!