Voices of the Community
By George Koster, Voices of the Community
Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
Latest episode
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CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 2”
This episode explores how arts drive economic impact, elevate youth leadership, and influence policy, offering innovative solutions through cultural equity, creative workforce development, and civic engagement. Discover more by listening to this full… -
CA Arts & Culture Summit - “Highlights Show Part 1”
How can we ensure artists thrive? Speakers from the California Arts and Culture Summit tackle three key issues: the economic instability facing artists, the challenge of integrating arts into healthcare, and the need for new business models beyond tr… -
State of the Arts Summit Highlights Part 2
This compilation explores how arts organizations and community leaders are tackling key issues like affordable artist housing, economic development through creativity, and vital arts funding in our communities. -
State of the Arts Summit Highlights - Part 1
In this special highlight show of the Arts for a Better Bay Area "State of the Arts Summit" - Maria Jensen, Ralph Remington, Jonathan Moscone, Jenny Cohn, Cary McClelland, and Vallie Brown outline equitable funding, creative‑workforce jobs, tech‑enab… -
"Breaking Isolation: Arts as a Community Solution"
In this episode of Where Art Meets Impact, guests Kristen Sakota, Michael Alexander, Ron Muriera, Meghna Bhat, and Josiah Bruny discuss arts advocacy, economic empowerment, storytelling, arts and health, and youth leadership—offering solutions for fu… -
Creative Equity: "Building Sustainable Futures for Artists and Communities"
Join us as we highlight powerful insights from the California Arts & Culture Summit, featuring discussions on fair pay standards, reimagining creative economy education, and the importance of place-keeping. Hear expert recommendations and solutions t… -
Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 2
Our Panelists discuss homelessness solutions, emphasizing long-term housing, safety, mental health support, and community collaboration. They highlight actionable ways to get involved through donations and volunteering. -
Harnessing the Power of Arts: Advocacy, Equity, and Community Transformation
This episode of Voices of the Community, recorded live at the California Arts & Culture Summit, highlights policy wins like Fresno's Measure P and the California Creative Corps. Join arts leaders as they discuss advocacy, partnerships, and data-driv… -
Making the Invisible Visible - Finding Home Part 1
Host George Koster interviews leaders from local organizations supporting San Francisco’s unhoused community. They discuss post-pandemic challenges, innovative programs like family reunification, safe spaces, and basic income pilots. Listeners are en… -
Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration
In "Building Better Bridges in the Arts Economy - Case Making for Collaboration," Tracy Hudak and Jackie Melendez discuss the vital intersection of arts advocacy, economic development, and urban planning. Learn how artists and cultural organizations …
