Artist-Led

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What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    FIRST LOOK: Guides on the Ground

    Follow the show and be the first to know when episodes drop. This limited series premieres on June 1st and continues on Mondays through June 29th. The first episode in this series, "Guides on the Ground," weaves together conversations with creative practitioners from across the country who have moved beyond the proverbial studio to focus on systems change and community well-being. What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    7 min

  2. Episode 2

    Guides on the Ground

    The first episode in this series, "Guides on the Ground," weaves together conversations with creative practitioners from across the country who have moved beyond the proverbial studio to focus on systems change and community well-being. What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    32 min

  3. Episode 3

    Interview with Penelope Douglas

    Penelope Douglas of CultureBanq has had a wide-ranging career, from working as a fine artist to leading a Community Development Finance Institution. Her varied interests have come together in examining how artists might play a role in evolving systems meant to bring investments into struggling communities. In conversation with show host Nathaniel Kressen, she introduces the work of her design team made up of artists and creative thinkers from around the country, and speaks to the opportunities and challenges of this work. >| What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    22 min

  4. Episode 4

    Interview with Bradley McGilvary Pitts

    Bradley McGilvary Pitts of PLaCE (Peoples, Land, agriCultures, Ecologies) is a sculpture artist who is transforming a property in Copake, New York. His artist-led initiative has a multifaceted mission: to normalize regenerative farming practices, reconnect the indigenous populations with their homeland, and build affordable housing in an area that needs it. In conversation with show host Nathaniel Kressen, Bradley shares his inspirations for the undertaking and his vision for how the needs of humans need not overtake those of the natural world. >| What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    26 min

  5. Episode 5

    Interview with Clyde Valentin

    Clyde Valentin of One Nation / One Project is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and cultural producer who has focused his career around uplifting community. Often focusing his work around the intersection of art, technology, and social justice, he recently produced the 18-city single-day event Arts for Everybody that underscored the connection between the arts and health. In conversation with show host Nathaniel Kressen, Clyde cites the centeredness of creativity to shaping culture, and makes the case for investors to consider artists as they might consider visionaries in tech. >| What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    23 min

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Artist-Led Systems Change

    Follow the show and be the first to know when episodes drop. This limited series premieres on June 1st and continues on Mondays through June 29th. What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems. To explore more shows that focus on creativity, community, and social good, join the Jackanoid Paralope community on Substack.

    1 min

Trailer

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What if artists weren’t just shaping culture—but helping redesign the systems that shape our lives? Artist-Led introduces a new class of creative practitioners working at the intersection of community, capital, and systems change. Some are embedded within communities—listening deeply, surfacing shared values, and helping translate them into action. Others are working at the structural level, rethinking how community development is funded and who gets to lead. Rooted in the work of CultureBanq, the series follows three place-based projects as proof of concept—offering a ground-level look at how artist-led enterprises can drive meaningful social outcomes while modeling new approaches to community investment. Both intimate and expansive, Artist-Led makes the case for artists not as afterthoughts, but as essential collaborators in building more responsive, human-centered systems.

Information

  • Creator
    Jackanoid Paralope
  • Episodes
    6
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Jackanoid Paralope
  • Show Website
    Artist-Led