Joseph Cloud
Community Builder + Creative Explorer + Pathmaker + Idea Generator
PROJECTS
A collection of creative collaborations, cultural experiences, and community-centered projects rooted in art, connection, and belonging.
Photo by Kristin Hoover
The Daisy Arts Center is a cultural and creative gathering space rooted in the legacy of Mrs. Daisy Sistrunk and Fort Lauderdale's historic Sistrunk neighborhood. Inspired by her extraordinary hospitality and commitment to community, The Daisy carries forward a tradition of artistic expression, cultural connection, and belonging. My work with The Daisy focuses on programming and community engagement, cultivating relationships with artists, deepening connections between audiences and creative experiences, and creating welcoming opportunities for the community to gather, participate, and connect.
Bohío is an emerging creative hospitality project exploring the intersection of food, art, and gathering. Created with collaborator Alexis Gonzalez, Bohío centers on intimate dinners and shared experiences where conversation, performance, and unexpected artistic moments unfold naturally. Rooted in the belief that hospitality itself can be an art form, Bohío invites people into thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage connection, storytelling, and belonging. Currently in development, Bohío has been featured at CreativeMornings Tulsa and hosted two Tulsa Bound community dinners, bringing its vision for intentional hospitality and creative connection to life.
Lynn Riggs: The Letters I Left Behind (working title)
Lynn Riggs was many things: a citizen of Cherokee Nation, a gay man, a playwright, musician, and poet. Troubled by his past and seeking belonging, he is now an ancestor whose work invites deeper reflection and understanding. In this project, I explore Riggs’ writings through my own lens, decoding his legacy for a modern audience. The project features a staged reading of his words paired with music, movement, and reflections from descendants who share his experiences of place, sexuality, and heritage.
Hued Songs brings people together through powerful live experiences that amplify joy, community, and connection. Through music, storytelling, and artistic collaboration, the organization creates moments that move audiences, sustain the artists at their center, and strengthen the communities they call home. My involvement with Hued Songs has evolved over the years, from working directly with creative teams on early productions to contributing to strategic planning and programming development. Today, as a member of the Board of Directors, I continue supporting the organization's vision and the relationships between artists, audiences, and communities that make its work possible.
Diaspora Vibes Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI)
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator supports artists of Caribbean and diverse cultural backgrounds by providing visibility, professional opportunities, and a platform for creative exchange. The organization nurtures artists whose work often exists outside traditional institutional systems and helps build the infrastructure needed to sustain their practice. Through artist residencies, international exchanges, exhibitions, and community arts programs, DVCAI promotes the dynamic voices of the Latin and Caribbean diaspora.
Four Mothers Collective is an Indigenous-led network of artists, organizers, and cultural workers based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The collective creates space for Native community members to gather, exchange ideas, and support one another through conversation, creativity, and care. Through community gatherings and collaborative projects, Four Mothers Collective nurtures Indigenous leadership and strengthens relationships rooted in culture, creativity, and collective responsibility.
Since 2022, Museum of the Cherokee People's annual The Way We event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in the spotlight and uplift creative work that explores identity through artistic expressions in film, music, visual art, and more.
Testimonials
"Joseph is a natural leader and extremely organized. He is able to interpret an organization's goals and anticipate what will be needed to nurture these goals going forward."
Carla Hill, Director of Inclusion at Ransom Everglades
"I witnessed the young artists embrace and appreciate Joseph’s energy and expertise during their time with us. I truly value Joseph’s positive attitude and genuine love for the literary, performing, visual, and design arts."
Janice Finn, National Hotel Sales Manager