the Dwelling

Founded 2017

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Overview

The Dwelling is a third-space for artists and youth to make art, share ideas, and spark open dialogue in urban communities through an art truck, innovative pop-up galleries, and a cafe-studio space. The Dwelling strives to prove creativity is a viable career path by bringing art to the community. Established artists and youth artists will co-curate shows in pop-up galleries and youth will learn entrepreneurial skill sets by running a café.

Management Team

Creative Director

Matthew A. Dickey

Matthew Dickey has a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University, where he studied approaches to making art a viable business. He is a firm believe that art can be a vehicle for social change.

Director of Resource Development

Elvis Lieban

Elvis is a first year MBA student at Babson College, studying marketing and entrepreneurism. Elvis believes that it is time to change how businesses are run by using entrepreneurial creativity to drive social and cultural change. As a musician, Elvis has first-hand experience with the benefits of community organizations and looks to use entrepreneurial problem solving to enhance communities.

Director of Community Engagement

Amelia Burkett

Amelia is a second-year student at Harvard Law School and a former public relations professional. At HLS, Amelia has studied the law of business corporations and nonprofit formation and is pursuing opportunities with the clinical program. Amelia graduated with a degree in art history and political science from UC Davis. She believes that art and social policy can reflect and shape one another and strengthen communities.

Matthew Dickey