Co‑Executive Director Ariel Shelton returns to map out how CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia functions as a co‑op for creatives—and why that matters right now.
- From co‑founding Arts Administrators of Color Network to leading CultureWorks
- Turning fiscal sponsorship, shared services, and workspace into real‑world leverage for artists
- Lessons Philly can steal (and avoid) from Detroit and D.C. cultural scenes
- Honest talk on navigating social dynamics, equity goals, and burnout in nonprofit arts
Looking for a clear view of community building and sustainable support systems in the arts? Hit play.
📸 Margo Reed
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
- Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
- Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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