S3E18: Uplifting Creative Communities with Philip Casabona

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Philip Casabona, executive director at LARAC. Tune in to hear them discuss supporting and uplifting the local artist community, curating events, obtaining funding for a non-profit, and much more!0:08 Introducing Philip Casabona?0:58 What is LARAC2:12 Phil’s Role at LARAC3:08 Scissors on the Business Card4:22 What’s New this Year?6:10 160-170 Artists, Food Trucks, and Non-Profits7:14 Make Ideas Tangible8:24 Driving Traffic12:30 Change in Downtown Glens Falls14:38 Vendors: What to Expect?16:16 Cerrone Commercial16:41 Most Unique Works18:13 Zonta vs LARAC Festival20:42 Events and Shows Outside of the Festival22:02 Curating a Gallery24:39 The Human Behind the Art & Realistic Pricing25:46 Not Everyone can Afford Art27:30 Funding Breakdown29:37 Operating Capital 32:35 The Stresses of Being Small Business Owners35:55 Federal Funding & Grants39:04 The Current Shows at LARAC41:35 Where to find LARAC?43:06 Outro