WHAT IS THE BAD REVIEW FUND?
The Bad Review Fund was designed to UPLIFT anD SUPPORT queer trans and BIPOC artists, TO help them reach the next level in their careers.
ARTISTS NEED TO HAVE THE SPACE AND TIME AND RESOURCES TO CREATE WORK - WHICH SOME PEOPLE HAVE IN ABUNDANCE, AND OTHERS DO NOT. THE BAD REVIEW FUND IS A SMALL STEP IN ACKNOWLEDGING THAT DISPARITY AND ALSO RECOGNIZING THAT THE VOICES THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR FROM MOST, ARE OFTEN THOSE WITH THE LEAST RESOURCES TO CREATE and be heard.
We are currently fundraising for our second season of GRANTS, we RAISED $3500 through our gala and silent auction and are hoping to raise $1500 more by the end of July. Can you help us reach our goal?
BIG BIG Thanks to InDIE SPACE for being our fiscal sponsor and allowing us to start this project.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO EARMARK THE DONATION “BAD REVIEW FUND” SO IT MAKES ITS WAY TO US.
IndieSpace is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
REVIEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
“The Bad Review Fund offers emerging artists grants and support when mounting new work–so they can worry about being artists and trying something new rather than focusing solely on selling tickets to cover their expenses. Something like this is incredibly important in our city where the cost of living has become so high.”
— Vivian Bond
performer, activist, and 2024 MacArthur Fellow
“Parkside is the last vestige of the East Village club scene that was so vital in the 80s, a rare space for artists and bohemians of all kinds.”
—Cynthia Carr
author of Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar & Fire in the Belly: The Life and Times of David Wojnarowicz
“The team at Parkside is professional, thoughtful, and welcoming to all. They work energetically to produce every event with positive energy and in a supportive atmosphere. They are incomparably fair and inspiring in the way they navigate their daily operations — from admin, to lighting, to sound, to set up, and problem solving. I am amazed as I witness the space seamlessly transform from an intimate literary reading to a raging dance party night after night. Parkside is without question a vital downtown institution celebrated by all. It means so much to me to partner with the incredible people at Parkside, who work tirelessly to prioritize a space for community.”
—Ann Stephenson
writer, publisher, and founder of Tent Editions Press and Readings at Parkside
“Parkside Lounge is a historic venue that, under Gavin Downie’s visionary leadership, has become a lynchpin for queer nightlife. Its programming embodies the spirit of downtown Manhattan in a way that is unparalleled — showcasing the beauty, grit, humor, and talent that make New York City extraordinary.”
—Robert Phillip Smith
events producer and founder of Hot for You, Sheila and Joyride
