Creative Exchange Member Night @ Bread + Roses 

Now in its fifth year, the Creative Exchange is an initiative developed by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) to empower, connect, and celebrate local artists and creative professionals through professional development and networking opportunities. It serves art educators; individual artists of all mediums, levels, and backgrounds; creative workers who support our cultural centers; fine and performing arts groups and businesses; and cultural and historical establishments. 

Since its inception, the AFCC has committed itself to grow the Creative Exchange so it becomes an extensive, collaborative network of Cape creatives.

TThe Arts Foundation, is excited to welcome Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, musician, performing artist, writer, and associate professor of English, Communications and Black Studies at UMASS Dartmouth, as our special guest at our next Creative Exchange meetup.

A founding member of the Grammy Award-nominated soul-funk band The GroovaLottos, Mwalim has used his experience as an Afro-Caribbean and Mashpee Wampanoag artist to both inform his work as well as inspire and educate the upcoming generations of artists on the Cape through his nonprofit, Song Keepers. He will discuss Song Keepers' commitment to preserving, continuing, and promoting the music and artists of this community, and share recordings of artists who have benefitted from its work.