LMRM prioritizes the allocation of funding from our annual budget toward paying artists competitively. We are a very small organization, which requires us to be very thoughtful about our funding limitations. We understand that the artists we partner with, who lead ambitious activations of our resources, are the suppliers of impactful programs for organizations at any level. LMRM strives to only participate in projects where all parties—administrators and end-users—are taken care of.

Collaboration is an exciting means to combine resources and take our efforts further. Before reaching out about a potential collaboration, we invite you to consider the following prompts:

• Does this collaboration require financial assistance or waiver from LMRM? We are not able to provide assistance that involves discounts on the equipment rental. In the past, LMRM has been a partner on grant applications and is happy to supply LOC’s for individual project pursuits.

• Does this collaboration require immediate responses due to an urgent timeline? We do not believe an expedited timeline allows for true collaboration. Our mission is about slowing down and thoughtfully exploring the practice of weaving. We encourage reaching out as early as possible for the best chances of collaborating with us.

• Do you have an idea of how LMRM can specifically contribute toward this collaboration? Clear prompts or starting points will help us navigate whether or not we'll make a good collaborator for you.

• Do you have a budget? Understanding the scope of the project and how every person involved will be compensated for their expertise and labor helps us measure feasibility.

At LMRM, we believe that equity both requires and creates sustainable practices for labor and access. Thus, LMRM does not take on unpaid internships or volunteers. While this model of learning is very common in the creative sector, we do not believe that it provides equitable access to professional opportunities.

We’re always thrilled to learn about school programs with grants to compensate student participation in internships. At LMRM, we only partner with institutions and grant programs that help create meaningful learning experiences for students where unpaid internships would otherwise be unattainable.

Please reach out if your school or organization provides this kind of support.