My Nonprofit Reviews

CounterPULSE deserves recognition for not only their excellent programming, history of community building and fierce support of experimental arts, but also for their commitment to pushing the field forward. The staff and board and interns stay connected to the power of people + ideas + creative collaborations.
I enjoyed learning from each contributor for the last four months. As their Program Intern, I helped with the office and administration aspects, while helping out with a few programming and marketing items.
Like a good school or community space, the culture at CounterPULSE stimulates discussion, problem-solving and an attitude of 'we can do it!'. Without this type of healthy environment, non profits may not survive in this competitive economy. I appreciate how the staff always seeks ways to improve methods of making and working. This shows a great command of leadership and strong consistent development.
One of my favorite moments while working here was attending the their special program "Performing Diaspora", where artists working in traditional or folkloric forms were commissioned to make full length feature works. I appreciated how the artists' points of view challenged and intrigued my sensibility as an artist and as a viewer. The director of CounterPULSE has a great insight on international innovation and the power of human connection speaking to many audience members. I feel lucky to have felt the heartbeat going strong at CounterPULSE.

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