Dive into the world of Elisheba Mrozik in this riveting episode of Museum of Presence titled "Respect Black Art and Respect Black Artists". Elisheba, a pioneering painter and the first black woman to own a certified tattoo studio in Nashville, shares her personal and professional journey. As the founder of "The North Nashville Arts Coalition", she speaks passionately about the beauty of arts in North Nashville, her struggle in starting a non-profit organization, and her commitment to creating new black indigenous markings for tattoos. The conversation also delves into the pressing issues of capitalist and colonizer schemes encroaching North Nashville.

Elisheba's story is one of resilience and advocacy, serving as a powerful reminder of the need to respect black artists and their community.

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00:00 Elisheba Mrozik: Respect Black Art & Respect Black Artists

00:09 Intro

01:48 Elisheba's Journey

03:54 The Seeds of North Nashville Arts Coalition

07:38 Non-Profiting while Black

11:10 Bridging the gaps for black artist

12:27 the vision of NNAC

13:53 Colonizer Tactics: New Lipstick Same Pig

17:09 Success Stories

18:24 the currency of Black art

19:32 the empathy of art

24:40 Presence

32:59 telling our own stories

35:19 Gratitude