THE TEAM
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"Creativity never sleeps."

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          e have started a movement. Call it a revival for arts & entertainment. Call it a renaissance or a united belief...that creativity should be undoubtedly expressed in a way that shapes culture for the better. That artists should have the resources they need to do the work that runs through their veins. And, with the gathering of resources, we will one day abolish the phrase "starving artist." Day and night, the movement does not cease, for creativity never sleeps. We are the artists that make our cities one-of-a-kind. We are the artists behind all the beauty, even in your home. From the architecture that defines the place where you rest, to the space in between lined with fine art, hand crafted furniture and vintage finds, there was an artist who gave you a priceless gift: a piece of themselves. 

Artist Uprising

Our History.

Artist Uprisingâ„¢ is an award-winning, results-driven, female-owned business. The company was founded in 2017 by a young entrepreneur who was determined to see artists paid fairly for their craft. That fiery determination led to a global network of artists and businesses working together to tell stories, host unforgettable events, and create amazing artwork. Artist Uprisingâ„¢ was voted the #1 Hottest Startup in Dallas in 2017, was featured in Forbes Magazine as a "Business to Watch" in 2018 and was nominated for the Obelisk Awards as a "Champion for the Arts" in 2020. The company has curated creatives and experiences for companies like Warner Bros., Canon, IBM, AT&T, MTV, Frost Bank, the NCAA, and more.

Our Team

 

Why, hello.

 

Merrick Porchéddu​

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Founder, Artist Uprising​™

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Co-Founder, Belmont Creative

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Co-Founder, Artist Uprisingâ„¢ Studios

Magdiel Lopez​

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Sr. Creative Director 

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Belmont Creative - Partner

Gracie Orr​

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Artist Uprising™​ - Dallas

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Director of Operations

Randi Bivens​

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Artist Uprising™​ - Nashville

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Director of Artist Relations

Morgan Miller​

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Artist Uprising™​ - Dallas

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Director of Corporate Relations

Tyler Hicks

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Artist Uprising™​ - Dallas

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Copywriter

David Porchéddu â€‹

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Artist Uprising™​ Studios - Dallas

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Partner & Photographer

Cali Basnett​

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Artist Uprising™ Studios​ - Dallas

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Studio Manager

Ramiro De Loza​

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Artist Uprising™​ Studios - Dallas

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Media Director

Matt Engelking â€‹

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Tribe Films

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Filmmaker & Storyteller

Lauren Nelson​

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Artist Uprising™​ - Dallas

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Influencer Manager

Meagan D'von Funk â€‹

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Artist Uprising™​ - Dallas

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Director of Entertainment

Larry Gee​

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Artist Uprisingâ„¢ - Dallas

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Podcast Host

Jaqueline Beer​

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Belmont Creative - Dallas

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Designer / PM

Josh Berrios

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Belmont Creative - Dallas

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Designer / Animator

Sammetria Goodson â€‹

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Goodson Law

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Legal Department

Jonathan Wield â€‹

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Artist Uprising™ - Denver​

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CFO

Ashley Shuck​

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Artist Uprising™ - Dallas​

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Director of Events

 

Join the team!

 

Our Partners

Can't do it alone.

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"We recently partnered with Magdiel to create an original piece of artwork for the STARZ series "American Gods." Working with Magdiel at Artist Uprising was effortless and the end product was exactly what the Client wanted."

"My favorite part of working with Artist Uprising is that they fight for the vision of the artist. They believe in our strengths and try to speak on behalf of what the artist most cares about, and advocates for us in all the ways we wish we could for ourselves!"

HAYLEE RYAN

artist

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