Azia Squire
Azia’s project is an episodic web series following a diverse group of artists living in South Philadelphia. The series explores the lives of the group and their struggle with relationships, finances and independence while chasing their dreams. The project highlights issues of racism, homophobia and sexism in the entertainment industry and its effects on minority artists that is often overlooked. One of the main characters is a female drummer of color vying for respect in the white male-dominated world of hard rock. Azia seeks to present a unique perspective on the ‘starving artist’ by examining the lives of artists of color and the LGBTQI community.
Awarded Grants
2021
Harmony Grant
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Overview
Project description 2 Created in 1993 in response to community concerns about rising racial tension, Asian Arts Initiative serves a diverse constituency of both youth and adults — Asian immigrants, Asian Americans born in the U.S., and non-Asians — who come together to give voice to experiences of cultural identity and heritage and claim the power of art-making as a vital form of expression and catalyst for social change.
Partner
2013
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
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Overview
Azia’s project is an episodic web series following a diverse group of artists living in South Philadelphia. The series explores the lives of the group and their struggle with relationships, finances and independence while chasing their dreams. The project highlights issues of racism, homophobia and sexism in the entertainment industry and its effects on minority artists that is often overlooked. One of the main characters is a female drummer of color vying for respect in the white male-dominated world of hard rock. Azia seeks to present a unique perspective on the ‘starving artist’ by examining the lives of artists of color and the LGBTQI community.
