Good morning to all the American non-profit workers out there -- take a deep breath and know you're not alone in trying to do good in the world ❤️‍🩹

This game is in support of @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social and you can spice up our game and donate at any time here donate.tiltify.com/778cf1f8-878... Check out all of Sword & Key's links at beacons.ai/swordandkey

EPISODE 8 is out now! ⁠ ⁠ We welcome Jim Guy to the Living in the Arts Podcast! Jim has propped an estimated 600 plays, musicals and operas. His work has appeared on and Off-Broadway, on television, and in museums. ⁠ Join us as we learn about his upcoming book “Firearms Safety for Stage” and more!

EPISODE 7 OUT NOW! We welcome Stephanie Mae Richwell to the Living in the Arts Podcast! With a community centered mindset and a heart for working in her purpose, Stephanie has been with Living Arts for over a decade! ⁠

JUSTICE LIKE LIGHTNING comes to Sword & Key this SUNDAY AT 3pm PT / 6pm ET! Join us for the new 4-part Thunderbolts: Savage, a game of villains & anti-heroes on a mission deep into the Savage Lands! This game uses the Marvel Multiverse RPG rules and is in support of @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social

We are SO honored to be the beneficiaries of @swordandkey.bsky.social's May charity stream series!! See you in the Marvel Multiverse! ✨

GET READY FOR A HIGH ENERGY DETROIT JIT WORKSHOP TO END THE DAY! If you've been thinking about hopping up to join us, now's the time! We've got $4343 raised and we hope to hit $4,500 before the end of the night???

They're currently only $42 away from $4,000 raised during this event!! Can we help them tip the $4k mark before their next class ends?! (Also, the livestream currently has the most adorable childhood movement class dancing to Annie)

We're live on our Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn (did you even know that was possible?!) and @claireafterall.bsky.social's twitch raising funds to keep our programming space open!! EVERY DOLLAR HELPS! Visit bit.ly/livingarts25 to support!

SILENT AUCTION LAUNCH STARTS NOW!!! www.32auctions.com/livingarts25 trips, collectibles, gift cards, and more! BIDDING CLOSES SATURDAY AT 9PM EASTERN ON SATURDAY APRIL 26!!

Episode 6 of SEASON THREE of Living in the Arts IS OUT NOW w/Josh Weaver! He is an ad-man and former social media marketer at Zappos.com, Exploding Kittens, and a variety of start ups. We’re going to learn about being on reality television, conventional marketing, and finding the art in everything

This up and coming AUTHOR has revealing the prologue of her book as her $1,000 fundraising stretch goal! Be sure to stop by Peachy's all day stream! www.twitch.tv/peachycatxo

Episode 5 of SEASON THREE of Living in the Arts IS OUT NOW with Josh Simons! He is a tabletop game designer, community manager, and digital marketing professional. Join us as we learn about creating a business, translating your skills, and how AI pales in comparison to lived experience.⁠

Episode 4 of SEASON THREE of Living in the Arts IS OUT NOW with Miryam Johnson! She's an award winning dancer, teaching artist, and Living Arts’ very own Out of School Arts Program Manager. Join us as we learn about finding your people, Black movement, and what's being held in our spines.⁠ ⁠

We're so grateful to Living Arts Ambassador @spacecadetsea.bsky.social for being the Caboose of today's Raid Train Event!! The final segment starts NOW! The streamers today have raised $463 during their streams so far and we can't wait to see how it all comes together! www.twitch.tv/spacecadetsea

The next leg of the train has arrived EARLY!! Join us now for the Pixel Professor's charity stream!! tilt.fyi/jcMByr91rB

The next leg of the raid train reminds us that VIDEO GAMES ARE ART TOO! @xbrndh.bsky.social and the girly pop squad have a Fortnite game randomizer wheel per $10 donation! www.twitch.tv/xbrndh

🚋 raid train continues with Cryptid playing Balatro and chatting about mental health and the arts! www.twitch.tv/cryptid_raco...

Our THIRD raid train stop today is with @lillianthesnail.bsky.social at www.twitch.tv/lillian_the_...!

CHOO CHOO next stop @marcylaycelle.bsky.social !! tilt.fyi/J8Su6kl7Wk Marcy's doing a MAKEUP LOOK to raise money for us!! Join here! www.twitch.tv/marcylaycelle

We're kicking off today's Raid Train Charity Stream event with @aspecificegg.bsky.social streaming STICKY BUSINESS at www.twitch.tv/aspecificegg! Donate to Egg's LA campaign here: tilt.fyi/E1sMVHiH3p!

So many of my favorites are streaming/raising money for a great cause today! Too many to tag 💜 follow all of these cuties and remember that video games are art! The arts in general will make this hellscape we’re in much more manageable. Even if you’re not able to donate, showing up is enough!

We're so excited for tomorrow's Raid Train event!!!!

WE’RE LIVE WITH A CHARITY STREAM FOR @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social COME HANG OUT! we are raising money to help bring the arts to children in Detroit, Michigan! Come hang and find out why the arts are so important while i make a doll dress! twitch.tv/lillian_the_...

APRIL STREAM SCHEDULE DROP FOLKS!!!! April for the Arts marks a month of streams for @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social on twitch.tv/claireafterall, but also a time for Vampire parodies, Dating Sim TTRPGs, fanfiction, and my first 24+ hour livestream. 🤯😍🧛‍♀️🥳 Donate Link's here >> tilt.fyi/FQHREuEM3E

Folks! This is going to be such a good time! Looking forward to the streams and have some fun stuff planned for my time slot!

This week's schedule! Typical Thursday Suffering aka Ranked Valo and a very special stream on Saturday with a raid train supporting @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social & Their 'April for the Arts' campaign!

Hekki grace, we're continuing 1000xRESIST this week 💙 We also have a very special 4th stream this week!! I'm excited and honored to get to join the @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social April for the Arts charity raid train event!

ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST CHARITY STREAM/8hr STREAM/AFFILIATE ANNIVERSARY!! We're raising money for @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social while we cowork, play games, and hit those incentives! See you next Friday!!!

CHOO CHOO!! 🚂💜 announcing Living Arts' very first Twitch RAID TRAIN fundraiser event on April 12 from 11AM eastern going ALL DAY LONG!! 🎨🎮

Calling all #Detroit folks who want to support youth arts AND have a darn good time doing it!! 📣 secure.qgiv.com/event/dancea...

All these streams are charity streams for us?!??! Thank you for helping keep the arts accessible!

💃 Dance all 25 hours or drop in for a few⁠ 🎟 $50 gets you access to 1+ dance/movement classes, free swag & entertainment⁠ 🌍 Join in person or via live stream from anywhere⁠ 🏆 SILENT AUCTION FOR AN ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP FOR 2! ⁠ REGISTRATION LINK ON OUR WEBSITE!⁠

🎉 Sneak peek at our 25 years of Living Arts video! Watch the full video now on our YouTube @Living_Arts_Detroit or our website!⁠

S3E3 of Living in the Arts drops TOMORROW⁠ ⁠ This episode we are with Mur Lafferty an author, podcaster, Hugo Award Recipient, and inductee into the Podcast Academy Hall of Fame! Join us as we learn about starting your career in your 30s, writing for established IPs, and supporting writers.

S3E2 of Living in the Arts IS OUT NOW!! This episode we are with the incredible Tom Pearl —the current Producing Director at Steppenwolf Theater Company. Join us as we learn about the value of mentorship and the ways that you can shape your own role specific to your skills.⁠

T-19 Days Until April for the Arts and we're still looking for more #CharityStreamers to join us! Help us cover the cost of our students' performance costume budget!

Living in the Arts podcast is co-hosted by @always-laurabeth.bsky.social and @claireafterall.bsky.social with art by @positively.art and music by @justjasom.bsky.social!

📣CALLING #STREAMERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIRECT POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD!! 📣📣 At Living Arts, we know the power of a strong community and hope you’ll introduce us to yours this April with APRIL FOR THE ARTS! bit.ly/JoinA4tA

Are you a streamer looking to make a direct impact with your community? Want to join our Charity Raid Train event on April 12??? SIGN UP HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/1qm8... Help us cover the COSTumes! 🤩

Season 3 of Living in the Arts STARTS NOW!⁠ ⁠ We've got a JAM PACKED season leading into Living Arts' April for the Arts campaign. We're thrilled to welcome all our guests as we learn about theater, creative marketing, writing, dance, and more! ⁠ ⁠ Listen wherever you get your podcasts! ⁠ ⁠

Our first episode of SEASON THREE of Living in the Arts is out! We’re kicking off the season with the incredible Emilio Rodriguez—playwright, actor, director, songwriter, and Living Arts Teaching Artist. Join us as we dive into his artistic journey, creative process, and impact.⁠ Follow for more!

📣CALLING #STREAMERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIRECT POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD!! 📣📣 At Living Arts, we know the power of a strong community and hope you’ll introduce us to yours this April with APRIL FOR THE ARTS! bit.ly/JoinA4tA

For #GivingTuesday, I want to take a moment to acknowledge how proud I am to be a staff member at @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social and ask you to send some of your dollars their way. The Living Arts Board is offering a donation match and I hope you’ll consider supporting this organization with me! 🖤

I made 50 logo patches and attached them to beanies today. I’m not a regular CEO, I’m a crafty one. 😂 It’s just my love for @livingartsdetroit.bsky.social #craftingforacause #livingarts #ceolife

@claireafterall.bsky.social is streaming for us right now with an active donation match for the next $500 worth of donations! Thank you @tiltify.bsky.social for making it easy for donors to set up matches!!

We're raising money to cover upcoming rent costs to allow us to offer more scholarships for students and keep the space clean and child-friendly for classes. To Stream for Living Arts anytime from Dec. 3 - Dec. 14: tiltify.com/+living-arts...

Living Arts ignites creativity in the lives of youth through the performing, visual, and media arts. We envision a future in which all youth have access to engaging, high-quality arts experiences, so they can lead with confidence and empathy, drawing strength from their cultures and communities.