Hello,

My name is Malcolmx Betts. I'm a multidisciplinary artist working in the mediums of dance, performance, painting, photography and video. I'm born and raised in New York City. All of my family lives in the Bronx. For years it's been difficult finding housing that I can comfortably use as a live/work space. I'm a freelance artist surviving from gig to gig and at times are in a financial crisis to the point I can't supply basic needs from myself. I wanted to start this gofundme to help secure housing for myself.

I'm currently working part time as a program director of Judson Arts’ Black Aesthetics programming the new container for arts and justice-making housed within Judson Memorial

Church. I'm looking for other employment opportunities and financially supportive work.

I'm going to sign a lease next Tuesday (February 20th) to move into a 500sq ft work in studio located in the Bronx. Along with my own studio It also has two shared bathrooms and a shared kitchen. Starting March 1st I'll be living in the space. The monthly rent is $1650 a month. My goal is to raise $15,000 to secure a year of rent.

This is a huge opportunity for me because I would be living in my own space. I would be able to live, work, dream, manifest. I also have a desire to use the opportunity to have gatherings where I can share my practices with people or even have them over for dinner or studio visits.

Deposit: $1650

Monthly Rent: $1650

If.....

Please consider supporting me. Any amount donation is appreciated.

thank you,

Malcolmx Betts