Description: Explore how Tennessee's creative entrepreneurs are navigating industry transitions and building sustainable futures through two unique perspectives. Featuring DeMarcus Akeem Suggs on reimagining Memphis's creative economy through innovative government support, and Nashville indie folk-rock artist Purser on forging an independent path while developing collaborative relationships in a changing music landscape.
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"One thing I'm also looking at in addition to the economy is how are we a hospitable city for artists and cultural workers to be, to also just be and to live." - DeMarcus Akeem Suggs
"As long as you are still making sacrifices, no matter how big or how small, whether that's sacrificing your time, sacrificing some energy, sacrificing some income, as long as you are prioritizing art in at least one sphere of your life, then you're still an artist." - Purser
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Music 365 Initiative: Look for Memphis's upcoming program to have live music every day of the week.
Purser's EP Release Show: April 12th in Nashville for "Three Times" EP
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Keywords: Tennessee arts, creative economy, Memphis arts office, government arts support, indie musicians, Nashville music scene, artist sustainability, creative careers, pandemic adaptation, cultural policy, artist validation, arts collaboration
