Starting this month, every third Wednesday, we’re launching our very first **GRANT PARTY**, curated by our **Bloom Residency** and TBR Bloom Resident Eva Supreme and her organization TooCreativeHQ!
This event is more than just a gathering—it's a creative work session, a resource hub, and a vibe check—all designed to help YOU secure the funding needed to bring your projects to life.
Join us at TBR every Third Wednesday to share resources, exchange tips, and connect with fellow artists and creatives from around the city. Let’s make those ideas happen!
About ToocreativeHQ
Too CreativeGQ equips artists with the knowledge, tools, and access to turn their talent into lasting impact and sustainable income. We are too imaginative to be held back, too gifted to stay hidden, and too driven to give up. Through education, funding literacy, and strategic guidance, we help makers thrive- championing creativity as a force that can transform lives and the world.
This transformative program, facilitated by The.BlkRoom and generously sponsored by Angel Bat Dawid, is dedicated to empowering Black women artists. It provides access to TBR's creative space, a vibrant community, valuable resources, and an extensive network of mentorship opportunities. The residency encourages artists to explore their work through the unique lens of Black womanhood, fostering deep exploration of identity, creativity, and expression.
The goal of the residency isn’t just project completion—it's about cultivating a nurturing environment where Black female artists can truly thrive!
Our Special Guest Speaker - Andre Jamal Cardine Jr.
Andre Jamal Cardine Jr. is a Chicago-based arts administrator, educator, and music research scholar. He serves as partnerships manager for the Beverly Art Center, while also pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology from Indiana University. His dissertation project is focused on teacher retention and sustainability in the arts education landscape of Chicago Public Schools. Additionally, Andre is working as a curatorial assistant and scriptwriter for the Motown Museum’s expansion project in Detroit. With nearly two decades of musical experience, he has worked extensively across performance, arts education, and cultural programming.
All proceeds of this event go to supporting the Bloom Residency Program as an extension of TBR