018 / Paint The Void

For the past few months, we’ve all been watching as our beloved local businesses board up their windows in the fight against COVID-19. Local non-profit arts initiative, Paint the Void, has brought power and inspiration back into the streets of San Francisco by connecting Bay Area artists with local businesses behind boards to create colorful murals as a reminder of hope until they can open their doors once again. In only 3 months, Paint the Void has facilitated and funded a total of 96 murals, connecting 79 artists with 84 storefronts and small business owners. In this episode, hear from the powerhouse panel of female founders Inga Bard, Meredith Winner, Shannon Riley and Lisa Vortman as they share the inspiration behind this initiative and talk about the emotional importance of public art in challenging times.