Voices of the Community
By George Koster
Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
Latest episode
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Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 2
Our Panelists discuss homelessness solutions, emphasizing long-term housing, safety, mental health support, and community collaboration. They highlight actionable ways to get involved through donations and volunteering. -
Harnessing the Power of Arts: Advocacy, Equity, and Community Transformation
This episode of Voices of the Community, recorded live at the California Arts & Culture Summit, highlights policy wins like Fresno's Measure P and the California Creative Corps. Join arts leaders as they discuss advocacy, partnerships, and data-driv… -
Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 1
Host George Koster interviews leaders from local organizations supporting San Francisco’s unhoused community. They discuss post-pandemic challenges, innovative programs like family reunification, safe spaces, and basic income pilots. Listeners are en… -
Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration
In "Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration," Tracy Hudak and Jackie Melendez discuss the vital intersection of arts advocacy, economic development, and urban planning. Learn how artists and cultural organizations … -
Discover the Future of Creative Work!
Join us as experts discuss the challenges and solutions at the intersection of creativity and technology. Learn strategies for navigating fair pay, disruption, and resource access to build a more sustainable and equitable future for the creative sect… -
Voices of Change: "The Intersection of Art, Equity, & Economic Empowerment"
Join us for a crucial conversation on economic justice in the arts. We'll explore how gentrification, redlining, and the power of ownership impact artists and communities. Hear from cultural leaders fighting for equity. Listen and discover how art ca… -
CA Arts & Culture Summit "Arts and Health" panel
Join us for a discussion on the powerful intersection of art and health, featuring experts from Stanford University, Art Pharmacy, and Johns Hopkins, University of San Francisco and NeuroArts Blueprint. Discover the evidence-based impact of arts on w… -
The Future of Arts & Culture in California: Keynote Insights from the California Arts & Culture Summit
Welcome to the first episode of our second season, shining a spotlight on the vibrant and resilient arts and culture scene, a driving force in our community's identity and well-being. Our second season features highlights from the second annual Calif… -
Discover the Artist Space Trust: Unlocking the Future of Housing for Creatives!
Dive into the innovative world of the Artist Space Trust: Revolutionizing artist housing with unique real estate solutions! Meg Shiffler, the esteemed Director of the Artist Space Trust, graces us once again with her presence, offering profound insig… -
How to Buy Your Performance Space | CAST & CounterPulse Real Estate Model
In a post COVID -19 pandemic market place where affordable housing and real estate pose significant challenges, a revolutionary idea emerged from the ABBA summit's breakout session: leveraging post-pandemic market dynamics to empower arts and cultura…
