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
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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… -
REP-SF’s Citywide People’s Plan for Affordable Housing
Learn about the Race & Equity in all Planning of San Francisco Coalition's grassroots plan to provide more affordable housing We're thrilled to present the latest installment in our special series, delving into the arts and culture sector's recovery … -
Proposition E, 2018 & Arts Impact Endowment Update & Discussion & Grants For The Arts
In this seventh episode of our series focusing on the arts and culture sector's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, we bring you highlights from the Co-Production of Arts For A Better Bay Area (ABBA) State of The Arts Summit, held at the Strand Thea… -
How Do Community Based Arts Orgs Secure Sustainable Funding?
This episode is from our November 4th 2023 live event co-production with the Petaluma Arts Center, our broadcast partners KPCA 103.3fm and Petaluma Community Access TV and BAVC Media. This special event was focused on exploring the question, “How Do …