A couple of weeks ago I moderated a panel discussion between artists about how art can create social change. The disciplines represented included musicians, vocalist, and dancers. The producer complimented me and said it was the best panel that he had ever attended. I replied, “In order to be int...

I will be turning 52 this year and I still get anxious when people ask what I do. I know that folks want to categorize you and thus make it easier for them to understand who you are. I too, do this. I ask “What do you do?” at least 4-5 questions in when I […]

Our Course on Radical Feminist Healing is officially OPEN! Apply on our website here: https://forms.gle/9NWrTA3C4AKpFApS6 THE POWER OF RENAMING, is an in-person and virtual personal development course designed and led by Artist and Founder, Dail Chambers and Writer and Educator, Treasure Shields ...

The Oxford American magazine has published my new poem in its Spring 2023 edition, which just came off the presses. The poem is inspired by Dred and Harriet Scott, and is entitled “Who is Sam Blow?” This poem is a part of the forthcoming No Tears Project St. Louis events, set to take place in...

Tabling at the HBCU fair Saturday, February 18 Many of you may know that I have a business —HOW TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS — where I teach college bound families how to find scholarships. Reading poetry at Jefferson College Wednesday, February 22 I love reading and performing poems from my book chop: a...

For years I have known I needed to start a non profit to house the archival work I am planning, namely collecting the stories of community elders. Well, I am proud to announce THE COMMUNITY ARCHIVE is a registered non profit in the state of Illinois. Its mission is to “serve as a platform for […]...

Need a Black History Month speaker? Email me at treasure.shieldsredmond@gmail.com ! A Mississippi native, Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond is a published poet, master educator, community arts organizer, and successful entrepreneur. Treasure was raised in the federal housing projects, and went on to b...

Art Matters is proud to announce the second year of Artist2Artist, a program where their grant recipients — artists — act as grantmakers! Please join me in celebrating 🥂 the 2022 Artist2Artist Fellows (of which I am one!): FULL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

Most people don’t know that I didn’t meet my dad in person until I was 11 years old. Why? Listen and find out! LISTEN HERE:  #podcast #oralhistory #BAM #BlackLivesMatter The Memoir My Dad Wouldn’t Write is a radically honest conversation between a daughter and her dad. My dad has had an incredib...

I have partnered with Dr. Tandra Taylor to create an exciting new cultural experience in East St. Louis, Illinois. The Interactive Historic Tour of 1917 East Saint Louis Race Riot! I snapped a pic of us toasting to this new endeavor and the value it will add to our beloved “City of Champions”. He...