The Hollywood Labor subcommittee of the Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles (DSA-LA) proudly invites you to “Anticapitalism for Artists!”
The series will be hosted from March 19th through March 21st, 2021, and is open to all members, new members, and the general public!
Addressing the theme of “How do we get capitalism out of art?”, the event will offer an opportunity to build community among like-minded artists who want to connect a radical class education to transformative politics. Through a series of panels, discussions, teach-ins, and workshops, the organizers look to inspire a new generation of artists to create worker-led answers to the perils of art under capitalism. The close collaboration with an array of organizers and artists over five events will provide an array of theoretical and practical possibilities toward building this new, better world.
Friday, March 19th
How to Get Capitalism Out of Art 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST
Saturday, March 20th
What is the Role of the Artist in Revolution? 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST
Hollywood Labor Organizing Meeting 12:15 PM – 1:00PM PST
A Conversation with Boots Riley 1:00pm – 2:00pm PST
Organizing Artists Today 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Sunday, March 21st
Worker Co-operatives: What are They and How Could They Work in Art? 12:30PM – 1:30 PM PST
Happy Hour Community Discussion 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Spearheaded by DSA-LA members Chris Myers and Naiyah Ambros, Anticapitalism for Artists is an educational community partnering with members of DSA-LA Hollywood Labor, the Workers Arts Project, and other socialist organizations.
Hollywood Labor is a subcommittee of the Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles (DSA-LA) Labor Committee. It consists of workers who currently make their living in the entertainment industry, our membership includes rank and file union members and unrepresented workers, freelancers, actors, writers, editors, technicians, and directors.
Hollywood Labor organizes events that address industry issues and workers’ needs and aims to fight workplace injustice through education, organizing, and advocating to shift industry standards and workplace policy throughout Hollywood. Get in touch by emailing [email protected]!