2020 Define American Fellow Danyeli Rodriguez Del Orbe reads a poem at an open mic.
Storyteller Support
Artists and storytellers who happen to be immigrants face systemic barriers accessing the resources and opportunities they need to tell their stories.
We support and advocate for immigrant storytellers through community-building.
We’re building a mutual support network for immigrant storytellers and advocating for systemic change in artist support for immigrant creatives so that existing opportunities are open to all — regardless of immigration status.
Join our community of immigrant storytellers and arts organizations.
Over 5 years, our fellowship supported immigrant creatives in developing their practices and connecting with their local communities. Now, we're partnering with those immigrant creatives to build a larger, stronger community.
Research & resources
Guide
Creativity is Boundless: An Inclusive Guide
Creativity is Boundless: An Inclusive Guide outlines practical steps artist support and grantmaking organizations can take to make opportunities accessible, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
Report
American Dreaming
American Dreaming: The Roadmap to Resilience for Undocumented Storytellers synthesizes two years of research with 40 immigrant rights storytellers, offering a guide for centering the well-being of storytellers in strategic communications efforts.
