A network of community resources instigating humane engagement in society through education and art.
The Homie Front
HEYO, WELCOME TO THE HOMIE FRONT <3
We’re a cohort of artist-educators working as substitute teachers in Minneapolis. We work in and with community for collective wellbeing.
We use substitute teaching as a pathway for facilitating artistic residencies in hard to access communities experiencing scarcity. Based in Minnesota, we focus on tribal, rural, and urban environments.
THE HOMIE FRONT COMMUNITY NETWORK
IS LOOKING FOR COLLABORATORS;
Darling Artists,
Serving as a relief educator can provide financial stability in a frequently dynamic work ecosystem. This role provides a pathway for direct service to one's community, relieving burden from educators and creating an opportunity to teach youth the benefits of a society that values play. Building relationships with young people contributes to the creative potential of our society's future, and frequently functions as a source for inspiration in personal artistic practice.
With collective effort this mode of performance can become a pathway for ongoing residencies in hard to access communities, a network of robust organizational and community support for touring performers, and a source of community enrichment.
Esteemed Organizers,
At the heart of this work is the belief that people should know each other better, and play together more. Substitute teaching can serve as a practical entry point into substantive, long term relationship building with hard to access communities experiencing scarcity.
With support, Homie Front residencies are capable of becoming pillars of enrichment for students, artists, and communities throughout Minnesota. Collaborative leadership and strong partner bonds are necessary for the successful implementation of this unique community engagement method. We are currently looking to fill the roles of Managing Director and Communications Director.
Beloved Educators,
Imagine a world where guest teacher days bring your students unique, enriching learning experiences that support your class’s core curriculum. Homie Front Ambassadors - currently serving IN Minneapolis - bring expertise in the fields of creative problem solving, dynamic leadership, and authentic connection to students and school ecosystems.
We believe youth stand to benefit from learning in community with working artists. With intentional engagement and continued interest we hope to build long term relationships with schools and districts, contributing our unique talents to the network of support public education provides for Minnesotan students.
OUR GOAL
