State of the Arts Summit Highlights - Part 1

We must disrupt and rebuild; our task is to shift how society thinks through art” - Ralph RemingtonPart one of this special episode, in collaboration with Arts for a Better Bay Area, delves into the discussions and insights from the 2023 State of the Arts and Culture Organization Summit. Host Eric Estrada and summit reporter Isa Nakazawa bring you the voices of key panelists and attendees who are shaping the future of the arts in the Bay Area. Guests:Maria Jenson, Creative and Executive Director, SOMARTS Cultural CenterRalph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs, San Francisco Arts CommissionJonathan Moscone, Executive Director, California Arts CouncilJenny Cohn, Client Success Manager of TRGJeff Jones, Co-founder, Queer Cultural CenterVallie Brown, Director of the City of San Francisco’s Grants for the ArtsCary McClelland,Chief Operating Officer & Registered In-House Counsel - YBCADon't just listen – get involved! For more information, guest details, and resources from this episode, visit our episode web page.  Dive deeper into these vital discussions and access the California Arts & Culture Summit Resource Guide todayMake a Donation: Support Voices of the Community, fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and enjoy tax deductions for your contributions. Newsletter: Sign up  to stay updated on future episodes and events  🎧Explore Our Award-Winning Special SeriesIf you enjoyed this episode, dive deeper into our 4-part legacy of impact:Where Art Meets Impact: How creativity drives systemic change. Season 1 and Season 2From Bankruptcy to Reinvention: The story of Stockton’s resilience. COVID-19’s Impact Series: Navigating the pandemic's effect on our community.Making the Invisible Visible: Discover the untold stories of finding home.