Prism

Keystone Edge / Host: Lee Stabert

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Prism

Shining a light on the power of creativity in Pennsylvania communities, Prism digs into the commonwealth's creative ecosystem and how it intersects with almost every aspect of life. This program is produced by Keystone Edge, an online magazine covering what's next and best in Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. More info at KeystoneEdge.com and Arts.PA.gov.

MAR 19

Getting creative with artist housing in Pennsylvania

One of the most essential pieces of not only bringing creatives into a neighborhood but keeping them there is housing. Affordable housing. Two organizations on opposite sides of the state are tackling this problem and making their communities stronger in the process.

39 min
FEB 2

Pennsylvania's festivals offer more than just fun

From live music to chainsaws, Pennsylvania's unique annual festivals celebrate everything under the sun. They also boost their communities, increase local pride, and showcase the host area for a wide swath of new people. The economic benefits redound throughout the year. In this latest episode, we're joined by representatives from Bethlehem's Musikfest and the Ridgway's Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.

31 min
11/14/2023

Chester cultivates its creative heart

Chester, PA is a small city of over 30,000 nestled along the Delaware River southwest of Philadelphia. It’s a place with a long history. It was incorporated in 1682 and is home to the Chester Courthouse, the oldest existing public building in the United States. It experienced an industrial boom driven by shipyards and manufacturing, followed by periods of unrest and divestment. As you’ll hear in this conversation, it it was also a key site of protest during the civil rights movement.Chester t...

35 min
10/17/2023

Prism season two is POPing off in Pittsburgh

In our first episode of season two, we’re heading west to Pittsburgh where The Andy Warhol Museum is expanding its mission and its footprint. The treasured cultural institution is spearheading the POP District, an initiative that encompasses everything from a live music venue and co-working spaces, to workforce development programs and public art. To talk about the challenges and the incredible promise of this effort, we’re joined by Dan Law, associate director of The Warhol, and Mikael Owunn...

46 min
10/05/2023

Coming Soon: Prism Season 2

Season 2 of Prism begins in October! Catch up on previous episodes here and/or get more info on Keystone Edge.

1 min
11/28/2022

Prism Episode 6: The film biz and the live event industry light up Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's film industry employs almost 10,000 people in the Pittsburgh region. From the Dark Knight Rises to Netflix series Mindhunter, to an upcoming Ethan Cohen movie, groundbreaking entertainment is being created in southwestern PA.And then there is Lancaster County. Eighty percent of the Billboard top 100 tours were built out and conceptualized at Rock Lititz, a conglomeration of companies and creatives that have created a mecca for the event production sector.These industries have t...

39 min
09/29/2022

Prism Episode 5: Pennsylvania's industrial heritage inspires its creative future

Pennsylvania once boasted one of the most powerful industrial economies in the world. Steel, textiles, glass, cars, matchbooks — all were made right here in the Commonwealth in large factories that anchored small towns and big cities alike. As we all know, during the 20th century, things changed. Manufacturing moved elsewhere. Mills closed. Jobs were lost. Populations shifted. But many of those buildings are still here. Erected by craftspeople using materials that are made to last, the s...

31 min
07/18/2022

Prism Episode 4: Planting the seeds for the arts to flourish

Arts are a driver of growth and vitality — that's the argument being made by economic development and local government leaders across Pennsylvania. In a lively conversation, we heard from two such folks, one from Erie County and one from York County, about how their communities support, fund, and catalyze the creative sector, and how that work is paying unexpected dividends.

33 min
05/17/2022

Prism Episode 3: In Pennsylvania, an infusion of international talent

In this episode, we’re talking about immigrants — artists who came from abroad to make Pennsylvania their home. Through their work, these two men are enriching their communities and adding to the commonwealth's bounty of public art.

19 min
04/08/2022

Prism Episode 2: “It was going to be a viable career path — there are people who do this”

This episode covers Pennsylvania’s flourishing games industry. We’ve come a long way since the days of the arcade, and so has this fascinating field, which runs the gamut from large institutional degree programs to boutique video game designers.

31 min
03/02/2022

Prism Episode 1: "Nobody crowds you and nobody goes it alone"

In our first episode of Prism, we spoke with Hannah Harley of Indiana, PA and Erin Ninehouser of Ambridge, PA in Beaver County, western Pennsylvania. These two women have committed themselves to creative pursuits outside of resource-rich and art-dense cities, and they’re happier and more fulfilled for it. The lesson is clear: In a small place, you can have a huge impact.

35 min

10/05/2023

Coming Soon: Prism Season 2

Season 2 of Prism begins in October! Catch up on previous episodes here and/or get more info on Keystone Edge.

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Shining a light on the power of creativity in Pennsylvania communities, Prism digs into the commonwealth's creative ecosystem and how it intersects with almost every aspect of life. This program is produced by Keystone Edge, an online magazine covering what's next and best in Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. More info at KeystoneEdge.com and Arts.PA.gov.

Creator

Keystone Edge / Host: Lee Stabert
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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