# Blog
We Don’t Have a Training Problem. We Have a Pay Problem.
This follow-up builds on the growing conversation sparked by my recent post. It clarifies what’s at stake for Teaching Artists and lays the groundwork for a series of deeper explorations into fair pay, hidden labor, systemic barriers, and what it will take to move from dialogue to action.
Stop Rebuilding What Already Exists: Teaching Artists Are Leading the Field
The Teaching Artist field does not need to be rebuilt. It needs to be recognized and resourced. This piece exposes the cycle of extractive “listening,” highlights the work already being led by Teaching Artists, and calls for a shift in power, compensation, and accountability.