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Marisa Mazria Katz is a Lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), specifically within the Literary Arts And Studies department. She is a journalist and editor of Syrian descent, contributing to major publications like The New York Times, Financial Times, Vogue, and NPR. Her work focuses on amplifying artists’ perspectives on global challenges, blending cultural, political, and social commentary.
She founded the Creative Time Reports in 2010, a platform co-publishing artists’ writings with outlets such as The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and The New Yorker. In 2018, she became an Editorial Producer at Eyebeam, launching the Craig Newmark Philanthropies-funded Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism, which integrates artistic voices into mainstream media. This program supported works recognized with a Pulitzer Prize and SXSW Film Festival awards.
Mazria Katz has received significant grants for editorial work, including from the US State Department for a four-year journalism program for marginalized youth in Casablanca, Morocco. Her research interests emphasize the intersection of art, technology, and societal issues, advocating for alternative narratives to mainstream media.
- Key roles: Founder of Creative Time Reports, Editorial Producer at Eyebeam.
- Funding: Grants from Keith Haring Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation, and others.
She has collaborated with artists like Ai Weiwei, Trevor Paglen, and David Byrne, highlighting systemic issues such as racism and government censorship through innovative storytelling. Her current initiatives include partnerships with the New York Public Library to explore site-specific talks between artists and intellectuals.
- Awards supported by her programs: Pulitzer Prize-winning works, New York Press Club award, SXSW Special Jury Recognition.
In advising and grants, she spearheaded projects like the Casablanca journalism program and the Eyebeam Center, fostering creativity and critical engagement. Her work continues through RISD and Eyebeam, emphasizing the transformative potential of art in media.
