Voices of the Community

George Koster
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Voices of the Community Podcast

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

  1. Discover the Future of Creative Work!

    14 SEPT

    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 sector.

    1h 12m
  2. Voices of Change: "The Intersection of Art, Equity, & Economic Empowerment"

    17 AUG

    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 can drive change.

    1h 2m
  3. CA Arts & Culture Summit "Arts and Health" panel

    13 JUL

    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 well-being and innovative programs integrating arts into healthcare.

    1h 9m
  4. The Future of Arts & Culture in California: Keynote Insights from the California Arts & Culture Summit

    1 JUN

    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 California Arts & Culture Summit, organized by our partner California for the Arts with the theme, "Art Work is Real Work,".

    59 min
  5. Discover the Artist Space Trust: Unlocking the Future of Housing for Creatives!

    3 APR

    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 insights into the Trust’s mission, its vital role in protecting artists’ legacies, and how creatives can actively participate in shaping their futures.

    38 min
  6. How to Buy Your Performance Space | CAST & CounterPulse Real Estate Model

    16 MAR

    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 cultural organizations to acquire their own performance spaces. Join us as we delve into this exciting possibility with two esteemed guests: Julie Phelps, Artistic and Executive Director of CounterPulse, and Joshua Simon, Senior Advisor at the Community Arts Stabilization Trust. They will unravel the innovative real estate model that enabled CounterPulse to purchase their own performance space—a groundbreaking model that could transform the landscape for arts communities nationwide.

    1h 1m
  7. REP-SF’s Citywide People’s Plan for Affordable Housing

    22 FEB

    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 from the Covid-19 pandemic. In this eighth episode, we shine a spotlight on "REP-SF’s Citywide People’s Plan for Affordable Housing," a crucial initiative tackling one of our community's most pressing issues.

    33 min
  8. Proposition E, 2018 & Arts Impact Endowment Update & Discussion & Grants For The Arts

    27 JAN

    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 Theatre in San Francisco on June 28th, 2023. The summit centered around rebuilding communities through the arts. This ABBA Summit breakout session hosts a community conversation to update the status of Proposition E from 2018, the Arts Impact Endowment and Grants for the Arts.

    1h 16m
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About

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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  • Creator
    George Koster
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This has been an Alien Boy Production. Copyright Voices of the Community 2014-2024 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Voices of the Community

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