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Below you will find a list of free services offered by creatives in various fields, available to black artists, activists, and organizers. Focusing specifically on the technical aspect of creation, we are not here to take any creative liberties or assume authorship. We will actively avoid further perpetuating performative action and virtue signaling, where the conversation becomes centered around non-black people, and ultimately causes more damage. For this reason, in our correspondences we will only include our names and work if asked, but initially will honor our intention of removing our identities from this work internally, and furthermore publicly.

Our mission is to amplify black voices and support anti-racist initiatives. With permission, we will post everything made with links to your social media and websites, so we can also serve as a platform for artists, organizations, and information.

If you would like to use any of the services:

Please email freecreativeservices@gmail.com (click here to open up mail)

Email instructions:

- Email Subject Line: Category

- Body of Email: Details of request Any pertinent materials attached (ex: images, video footage, audio recording, etc.) or in the body of the email (ex: research request, sign slogan, etc.).  

- Deadlines

*** We will be in direct contact with you within one day about the timeline and any other pertinent details. ***

We are still expanding this network, so some of the services that are not virtual may be restricted to certain areas, for example printing and art handling. If there are categories that do not list the services you are seeking, please email us for further discussion.

Lastly, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns about this mission.

CATEGORIES:

VIDEO / PHOTO:

Blurring protestors’ faces, tattoos, apparel, etc.

Editing footage of discussions, live events, protests, etc.

Inserting subtitles / captions / titles

WRITERS:

Audio transcription

Image descriptions

Copywriting

General editing

Research for gathering resources

Compiling resources into straight forward and comprehensive document

Press release writing and formatting

Resume formatting

RESEARCH:

Research for gathering resources

Compiling resources into straight forward and comprehensive document

Researching venues for readings, performances, lectures, etc. with assistance in correspondence

PRINTERS - inquire for size and color limitations 

(currently only available in the NYC, OHIO, and CONNECTICUT area. Can potentially ship if requested):

Posters

Pamphlets (for ex. “Know Your Rights”) (NYC+CONNECTICUT)

Screenprinting (OHIO only)

ART HANDLING:

(currently only available in the NYC area)

Assisting in pick up and delivery of artists work to buyers

SKILLS:

Sewing

Sign painting

Photoshop

After Effects

Final Cut / Premiere

Excel

Powerpoint

Word

Notary

If you would like to get involved as a contributor, please email us with “Offering Services” in the subject.