My Work
One of the tools Martin hopes that directors bring to the projects is “language about space-making.
It’s the opposite of a red herring for me when I hear a director say, ‘I don’t have all the answers and I’m going to be looking for them in the community of the room.’”
He adds, “As a producer, I have a responsibility, even if I’m not in the room every day while we’re putting up a show, to set up expectations at the beginning, when we’re all sitting at the table, to say, ‘This is how we’re going to work together. How do you feel about that?’”
— Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader
Executive Director, Inclusion & Belonging
Art Institute of Chicago (2020- Present)
“The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.”Artistic Director
Haven Chicago (2019-2024)
“We embolden visionary artists to practice and hone their craft by providing an equitable haven of opportunity for the creation of innovative performance, theatre, and media arts.”Founder/CEO
Hoodbutch Studios (2024- Present)
“Hoodbutch is a creative studio dedicated to storytelling through the lenses of Black and queer experiences. Our studio, crafts narratives and experiences across film, fashion, live events, and more -- centering the voices of the those too often sidelined.
Our mission is to practice creative alchemy, transforming raw visions into cultural touchstones that captivate and inspire. Join us on this journey of identity, imagination, and innovation.
Program Manager
Enrich Chicago (2018-2020)
“To irrevocably change the racist systems in the art so that African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American (ALAANA) arts, ALAANA arts organizations, and ALAANA people thrive. A flourishing and sustainable arts environment that is open, inclusive and equitable.”Artistic Producing Apprentice | Community Engagement Coordinator
Goodman Theatre (2016-2018)
“Goodman Theatre has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. The Goodman is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman Artistic Collective, a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions have given the Goodman an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community—Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.”