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Strive to Thrive
May 14, 2025
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Artists Led Organizing
If you are SILENCED....
If you are STRUGGLING...
If you are SURVIVING...
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JORDAN MEDLEY
Medley of Moves
Consulting
New York, NY
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Tell us about yourself.
Tony Award-winning producer. Strategic futurist. Wordsmith with a warrior’s heart. Jordan moves at the intersection of liminal space and legacy, blending arts, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit into one singular force. From company management at Wicked to reshaping Broadway economics with the BSSI model, he doesn’t just follow industry trends — he rearchitects them.
Whether crafting career pathways for Black and Brown creatives, reimagining nonprofit leadership, or launching a new theatrical empire rooted in licensing and longevity, Jordan’s genius lies in radical clarity and soulful execution. He's part policy thinker, part cultural curator, and fully unafraid to ask the deeper questions — about value, resilience, equity, and what it really means to lead from the in-between.
A Medley of moves? More like a masterclass in intentional motion
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What makes you Thrive?
I thrive when I'm building systems that honor both the artistry and the artist. In this chapter of life, I call ACT 2: The Build, I'm channeling my experiences as a Tony Award-winning producer and arts strategist into creating sustainable, equitable structures within the creative economy. Whether it's through Medley of Moves Consulting or developing tools like the Broadway Show Success Index (BSSI), my mission is to ensure that artists not only have a stage but also a stake in the legacy they help create.
Where can we find your work?
Instagram: @jordanmedleytheartist
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Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings: Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation. This is a virtual offering from Pratt Institute and is free & open to all.
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The entertainment industry has changed dramatically in recent years — and so have its mental health needs. Behind the Scenes is launching a new survey to better understand what tools and support workers need today.
Since 2019, the Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative has created resources on suicide prevention, substance use, bullying, therapist access, and more. Your input now will shape the next wave of support, from communication skills to career transitions.
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A few featured grants, residencies, creative job postings, and more. | | Select Employment Opportunities | | |
Co-Executive Director (Programs)
Charlotte Street Foundation – Kansas City, MO
Salary: $120,000 + Benefits | Full-Time | Onsite
Charlotte Street seeks a strategic and collaborative arts leader to co-lead the organization as Co-Executive Director (Programs). This role partners with the Co-Executive Director (Operations) to shape the vision, strategy, and impact of Charlotte Street’s artist-centered programs, including residencies, exhibitions, performances, and awards.
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of contemporary and interdisciplinary art, a commitment to equity and artist advocacy, and a strong track record in program development, team leadership, and partnership building.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in senior arts leadership, curatorial, or programming roles.
- Experience with program strategy, fundraising, team management, and community engagement.
- Passion for supporting contemporary artists and building inclusive, innovative arts ecosystems.
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| | Select Grant Opportunities | | | Grant Opportunity | Eligibility | Deadline | Grant Amount | | Art Omi: Artists Critic/Curator in Residence | cannot be in a BFA or MFA degree program, self taught encouraged | 5/15/25 | a travel grant and $1,500 | | Telluride Arts’ Artists Grants | live in Telluride region or have connection, 18 years and older | 5/15/25 | $250 - $2,500 | | Artist-in-Residence at Eltham College | all disciplines, residency in London, GB | 5/19/25 | Salaried employment and benefits | | Buffalo Bills Public Art Program | 18 years or older, resident of Erie County and/or Western New York, murals | 5/19/25 | up to $30,000 | | Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency | writers | 5/19/25 | $30 application fee
no cost to attend the 2 week residency | | Tulsa Artist Fellowship | 5 years experience in artistic medium, move to Tulsa, OK, 25 years and older | 5/29/25 | $150,000 over 3 years; $36,000 housing stipend over 3 years; and more | | The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation 2025 Grant for Sculpture | sculptors, writers on sculptures, emerging artists to established | 5/31/25 | $20,000 | | Artadia Awards - San Francisco Bay Area | contemporary visual artist, making artwork for presentation in a contemporary art context: museum, galleries, arts non-profit, the public art realm, etc. | 6/1/25 | $15,000 | | Larch Creative Fund Grants | must produce work in state of Georgia | 6/1/25 | $50,000 total funding | | LOI: Venturous Theater Fund | small and medium sized theatres, budgets under $5 million, equity theatres | 6/2/25 | $5,000 - $35,000 | | | |
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