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May 24, 2023
EPISODE 15
NATALIE FASHEH Natalie is a versatile artist and leader, uniting communities through music as a conductor, composer, and writer. Co-founder of Mosaic Music Collective, she champions intergenerational connections and multicultural harmony. A graduate of the Global Leaders Program, Natalie advocates for equity and innovation in the arts, leading workshops on decolonization and social change.
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GUEST ARTIST
Natalie is a leader and artist with a focus on social impact. She works with communities of varying ages and lifestyles as a choir conductor, teaching artist, composer, writer, and arts administrator. She is a mezzo-soprano with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance. As a Palestinian-Jordanian, she also has the pleasure of sharing Arabic music as a guest singer, clinician, and choral arranger. Natalie is the co-founder and co-director of Mosaic Music Collective; Connecting newcomers and long-standing residents through intergenerational, multicultural song. As a community-engaged artist and project designer, she has been in artistic projects that involve community members exploring stories and cultures. She also has a love for curating out-of-the-box, pluralistic, concert experiences.
Natalie is a storyteller. She is committed to decentering whiteness in her life, work, and institutions. Her composition and arrangements are blueprints for exploring current social, political, religious topics and events. They also offer spaces for cross-cultural understanding, by centering voices and cultural practices of people oppressed by colonial and patriarchal systems. Natalie at times includes elements of participatory art in her pieces. Natalie looks forward to continuing artistically celebrating humanity’s diversity and common-threads, and expanding her understanding of vocal music’s place in sociocultural dialogue.
A leader and visionary, Natalie graduated from the Ivey League- curated 2022 Global Leaders Program in social impact and arts. She now holds an executive graduate certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organizational Management & Teaching Artistry. Through her experiences, Natalie found an interest and strength in equity-centered organizational development, and innovative organizational growth strategies and project creation. Natalie has worked as a consultant with arts organizations on their growth from an equity and justice lens. She leads engaging arts-based workshops, and talks, on matters of decolonization, leadership, and social change.
Natalie is a storyteller. She is committed to decentering whiteness in her life, work, and institutions. Her composition and arrangements are blueprints for exploring current social, political, religious topics and events. They also offer spaces for cross-cultural understanding, by centering voices and cultural practices of people oppressed by colonial and patriarchal systems. Natalie at times includes elements of participatory art in her pieces. Natalie looks forward to continuing artistically celebrating humanity’s diversity and common-threads, and expanding her understanding of vocal music’s place in sociocultural dialogue.
A leader and visionary, Natalie graduated from the Ivey League- curated 2022 Global Leaders Program in social impact and arts. She now holds an executive graduate certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organizational Management & Teaching Artistry. Through her experiences, Natalie found an interest and strength in equity-centered organizational development, and innovative organizational growth strategies and project creation. Natalie has worked as a consultant with arts organizations on their growth from an equity and justice lens. She leads engaging arts-based workshops, and talks, on matters of decolonization, leadership, and social change.
Episode Description
Natalie, a socially conscious leader and artist, excels as a conductor, composer, writer, and arts administrator. As a Palestinian-Jordanian, she bridges cultures and perspectives through music. Co-founder of Mosaic Music Collective, she fosters intergenerational connections and multicultural harmony. Natalie, a graduate of the Global Leaders Program, champions equity and innovation in the arts, leading workshops on decolonization, leadership, and social change.
Takeaways
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The Modern Artist Project
Takeaways
- The importance of art in communities lies in its ability to empower individuals to express their voices, fostering democracy and civic engagement.
- Art in a community enables genuine self-expression, fostering an environment for individuals to share and listen to diverse voices.
- To combat funding cuts in teaching artistry, artists should proactively engage with the community, grasping its needs and priorities.
- Embracing curiosity, experimentation, and the acceptance of mistakes is crucial in enabling genuine self-expression in a world driven by perfectionism.
- Challenges like climate change, racism, food insecurity, and homelessness often stem from colonization's legacy.
- Inclusive and non-judgmental spaces are crucial for artists to express sensitive topics safely.
- Personal growth and expression paths are unique, with no path being superior to others.
- In a society that often equates self-worth with productivity, it is important to recognize our inherent value as individuals, regardless of our level of productivity.
- Embracing imperfections allows for personal growth and development.
- Adopting a community-oriented approach to collaboration, rather than a competitive and perfectionistic mindset, can be a positive direction for the industry.
- Advice for artists promoting social justice and leading fulfilling lives.
- Seek out like-minded individuals and cultivate meaningful relationships within your artistic community.
- Freelancers should be aware of their legal rights and value in the industry.
Social Media Link
Website | Facebook
What’s Next?!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with your friends. If you liked this podcast, please rate and write a review of how this show has helped you. This will help us be able to increase our visibility nationally and in being able to make an impact on the profession.
If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at info@themodernartistproject.com. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project
