Podcasts about arts united

Welcome to season 2, episode 48 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is Michele Russo, President & CEO of Young Audiences NJ & Eastern PA. We start off the interview with Michele talking about her connection to the arts and the conversation moves on to how her career continues to help support so many others on their performing arts journey. Under Michele's leadership, Young Audiences has embraced a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access plan, “Arts United,” touching every aspect of programming, operations and field leadership. Michele co-chaired the YA National Teaching Artist Credential project, and has served on YA National board committees. During the COVID pandemic, Michele served on Governor Murphy's Arts and Culture Recovery Working Group, and continues to play an important role as a Committee Member of ArtPrideNJ. Michele came to Young Audiences from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, where she managed the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival and the Poetry in the Schools Program from 2011-2015. Prior to her time at the Dodge Foundation, she served as a Senior Education Associate at Young Audiences for 10 years, collaborating and managing long-term arts education initiatives in pre-school, elementary and middle schools. Michele chaired the New Jersey Arts Education Collective from 2008-2011 and was a member of the LeadNJ class of 2014. Michele has published articles on early childhood education and the arts, has presented locally and nationally about non-profit equity strategy, and has traveled nationally as a trainer of arts education programs. Michele serves on the board of The NJ Center for Non-Profits, and Trenton Circus Squad.During the interview Michele speaks strongly about arts education and the importance of advocating for arts programming. The more arts advocates in a community, the better.Listen in to hear the footprint that Michele is creating now that she wants to leave behind. Next week, we highlight three young entrepreneurs, Jack, Sienna, and Hudson. They all created a little business for themselves as an outlet for their creative side and to help bring in money for the things they want. Listen in to three Young Changemakers in the making. Today is the DayWebsite: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayThe Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids FoundationWebsite: www.applaudourkids.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/applaudourkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applaudourkidsSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone! 

2018 proved to be another arts-driven year for Fort Wayne, and according to Arts United's president, Susan Mendenhall, the city's cultural skyline has never been more vibrant. The wide range of activity comes from every corner of the arts community, and seemingly, no medium, organization or area of interest is left behind. With the New Year rapidly approaching, WBOI's Julia Meek invited Mendenhall, and vice president of Community Development, Dan Ross into the studio to reflect on some of the notable events that contributed to this distinction. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo'' by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistant is Olivia Fletter. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Meihkai Bowers, Steve Mullaney, Kyle Norbeck, Diahmynd Thomas, Mikaela Veltum, and Sydney Wagner.

Fort Wayne creative, Adrian Curry, recipient of this year's Emerging Leader award from Arts United, embraces the artistic passions that drive his community involvement, and he's giving school kids a chance to develop their own skills through his Art Leadership Center on the city's south side. Centered around the arts and focused on establishing healthy habits and relationships, the ALC looks to develop leaders of character with a global conscience that serve underdeveloped and underrepresented communities locally, nationally and internationally. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo'' by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Olivia Fletter and Keegan Lee. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Steve Mullaney, and Sydney Wagner.

Introducing Mark Nash! In this episode, Mark talks openly about how the pandemic has changed the structure of his division, as well as, his own personal life. You will learn how passionate he is about teaching the arts and the wonderful attributes that accompany them; creativity, communication, critical thinking, physical literacy and of course, the fitness aspect. Mark is the US Division Manager for Acrobatic Arts, as well as an acro adjudicator, educator and certified examiner. He enjoys choreography and has won the Josephine-Hermene Schwarz award as well as received commissions to choreograph repertory and full-length works for various dance companies throughout the US. He was a professional dancer and has danced for Dayton and Cincinnati Ballets, and Ballet West. Mark is also an eight-time Men's World Baton Twirling Champion, and has taught numerous world champions as well. He values education and has Master's Degrees in Business and Arts Administration, as well as many dance related certifications. Mark is also a devoted husband and father of three, and lives in California. AcrobaticArts.com Email: mark@acrobaticarts.com FB https://www.facebook.com/nashmark/ IG @nashmark23 https://www.nashtwirlingacademy.com

In May of 2020 Arts United and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne joined forces to create the city's first ever Artist Relief Fund, designed to combat the financial pressures on independent artists & creatives suddenly without income because of shutdowns and closures caused by the corona virus pandemic. With COVID restrictions still hindering many from returning to work, a second phase has been launched. Like its predecessor, this user-friendly program is carefully devised to offer immediate assistance, and eligibility includes musicians, visual artists, actors, filmmakers, photographers and dancers who work and teach among gatherings of people. For a rundown on the new features Phase Two offers, WBOI's Julia Meek spoke with Arts United's Director of Arts and Grants, Heather Closson and Christine Meek, the Community Foundations Vice President of Nonprofit Excellence via Zoom to learn how the project is going and what it means to the entire community. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo'' by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Olivia Fletter and Keegan Lee. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Steve Mullaney, and Sydney Wagner.

The Fort Wayne arts scene saw a lot of activity in 2020, despite COVID restrictions. The year's events have been wildly unprecedented, but the city is determined to live up to this year's Arts United theme, Arts Unite Us, and is understandably proud of its motto, "Arts United We Stand." For a look back at the year's highlights, WBOI's Julia Meek contacted Arts United's president, Susan Mendenhall, by Zoom to discuss some of those achievements, what lies ahead for our area and the deep motivation behind the organization's current theme, "Art Unites Us." WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo'' by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Olivia Fletter and Keegan Lee. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Steve Mullaney, and Sydney Wagner.

When COVID restrictions threatened to cancel this year's Taste of the Arts Festival, its host organization, Arts United, got busy and virtually reinvented the entire celebration. Thanks to the generosity of Arcpoint Productions, the event's co-sponsor, many of the perennial activities were translated to concert-quality videos, including all of the music, dance and theater performances, which will take place on three virtual festival stages throughout the day. Restaurant Row, Artlink's Art Market and NIPSCO's STEAM Park are also making their products virtually available to festival goers. These will all be accessible from Arts United website, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live, with the ability to support participating artists directly. Meanwhile, several partner organizations have planned to host safe and socially distanced events on site in cooperation with Taste of the Arts to preserve the traditional festival flavor of the day. To learn what the event will look and sound like from this new online platform this weekend, WBOI's Julia Meek invited its technical director, Luke Holliger into the studio to discuss the scope of such a challenge, and what process his team devised to make it happen. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo” by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Olivia Fletter and Brittany Smith. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship and Mikaela Veltum.

Although most community celebrations had to be cancelled or put on hold this summer due to COVID-19, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is partnering with Arts United to carry off its 20th annual Chalk Walk, normally a signature Three Rivers Festival event--virtually. For a close up perspective on the project, WBOI's Julia Meek sat down with museum director Charles Shepard and Dan Ross from Arts United to discuss the importance of this decision and what the event is going to look like. She also took this opportunity to learn how the Museum fared during the worst of the COVID-19 stay-home restrictions, the role that #ArtStartsHere has played in the community since its formation in March and what new practices both organizations are developing as the year continues to unfold. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo” by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Keegan Lee and Brittany Smith. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship and Mikaela Veltum.

Imagine orchestrating a virtual telethon in the middle of a pandemic. A host of St. Louis arts organizations led by Opera Theatre St. Louis did just that, with the Arts United STL benefit set to premiere online May 31. Host Sarah Fenske talks with Opera Theatre General Manager Andrew Jorgensen about the financial needs that inspired the event and the difficulties that go into producing such a large group undertaking in the age of social distancing.

As independent artists, musicians and creatives face another month of unemployment due to venue closings and restrictions, Arts United and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne have joined forces to launch an Artist Relief Fund. This user-friendly program is carefully devised to offer immediate assistance to individual artists who have lost work and income due to COVID-19 as well as information on resources and support for the future. Eligibility includes musicians, visual artists, actors, filmmakers, photographers and dancers who work and teach among gatherings of people. For a rundown on the scope of the project WBOI's Julia Meek spoke with Arts United's Dan Ross by phone to learn how it works and how it's working. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo” by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Keegan Lee and Brittany Smith. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship and Mikaela Veltum.

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to rule our lives, residents are looking for safe ways to connect and projects to champion, which includes the care and well being of Fort Wayne's arts scene. According to Arts United president, Susan Mendenhall, there are more than 18,500 creatives in the area who make their living at making art, and many of them are unable to work because of the current restrictions. For a look at how things are going artistically, WBOI's Julia Meek talked with Mendenhall by phone about the challenges that are rising, the ways folks are responding and what we can all do to help the cause. WBOI Artcentric is brought to you by WBOI's own Julia Meek and Ben Clemmer. Our theme music is “Me voy pal campo” by KelsiCote. Our administrative assistants are Keegan Lee and Brittany Smith. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship and Mikaela Veltum.

For our show this week, we are listening back to a civil conversation put on by AVOW, Advancing Voices Of Women. The full title is Let’s Talk About Impeachment. During this program we’ll hear from Andy Downs, Director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, Brian Francisco, Senior Copy Editor and Washington Editor for The Journal Gazette, and WBOI News Director Rebecca Green. Special thanks to AVOW founders Patti Hays, Rachel Tobin-Smith, Marilyn Moran-Townsend and Faith Van Gilder for organizing this event, and thank you to Luke Holliger and his team at Arts United for providing audio for this program. Thank you John Dawkins for recording it. Our music is by Mark Waldick, Noah Campodonico, and Kurt Roemke. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship and Mikaela Veltum.

For our show this week, we are listening back to a civil conversation put on by AVOW, Advancing Voices Of Women. The full title is Let’s Talk About Religious Freedom. During this program we’ll hear from Judge Wendy Davis, Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider, and Quinton Dixie, looking at this issue from the perspectives of the judiciary, political science, history and religious studies. Special thanks to AVOW founders Patti Hays, Rachel Tobin-Smith, Marilyn Moran-Townsend and Faith Van Gilder for organizing this event, and thank you to Luke Holliger and his team at Arts United for providing audio for this program. Our music is by Mark Waldick and Noah Campodonico. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg. Our WBOI Intern is Monica Blankenship.

For our show this week, we are listening back to a civil conversation put on by AVOW, Advancing Voices Of Women. The full title is Mass Shootings: Could One Happen Here? During this program we’ll hear from Chief Deputy Prosecutor Mike McAlexander, Dottie Davis, and Dr. Stephen Ross, looking at this issue from the perspectives of law enforcement, the justice system, and forensic psychology. Special thanks to AVOW founders Patti Hays, Rachel Tobin-Smith, Marilyn Moran-Townsend and Faith Van Gilder for organizing this event, and thank you to Luke Holliger and his team at Arts United for providing audio for this program. Our music is by Mark Waldick and Noah Campodonico. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg. Our WBOI Intern is Monica Blankenship.

Welcome to a WBOI special program presenting the 2019 Mayoral Forum on Quality of Life. Arts United, PBS39, the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne have partnered to produce a town hall style discussion with Democratic Incumbent Mayor Tom Henry and Republican challenger, Tim Smith. Bruce Haines, General Manager of PBS39, will serve as the moderator for the event, and the discussion was recorded on Oct. 18 at the Auer Auditorium in the Rhinehart Music Center at Purdue Fort Wayne. Some community members were invited to address the candidates with their questions during the live event. Special thanks to the team at Auer Auditorium for providing the audio for this broadcast. This program was edited by WBOI Intern Brittany Smith. Our music is by Mark Waldick and Noah Campodonico.

For our show this week, we are listening back to a civil conversation put on by AVOW, Advancing Voices Of Women. The full title is Republican and Democratic Women: Alike or Different? During this program we’ll hear from Amy Levander, Board President for Hoosier Women Forward, and Anne Hathaway, Executive Director of The Lugar Series. Special thanks to AVOW founders Patti Hays, Rachel Tobin-Smith, Marilyn Moran-Townsend and Faith Van Gilder for organizing this event, and thank you to Luke Holliger and his team at Arts United for providing audio for this program. Our music is by Mark Waldick and Noah Campodonico. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Luke Holliger. Luke is the Technical Director for Arts United and the Resident Lighting Designer for Three Rivers Music Theatre.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rachelle Reinking. Rachelle is a dancer, singer, podcaster, arts advocate, and yogi. She is also the Director of the Fort Wayne Bombshells.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Heather Closson. Heather is a local dancer, choreographer, and an arts advocate.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kurt Roembke. Kurt is a musician, composer, game developer, and videographer.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ashley Benninghoff. Ashley is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor. She is an artist with Indy Convergence and the Artistic Coordinator of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.

Robert Bush is president of the Arts & Science Council, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region's lead resource hub and cultural advocate. Robert serves as the chief strategic and executive officer of the organization and lead representative of the ASC to the broader community. Prior to joining the ASC, Robert served as president of the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County and president of Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, as Director of Development with the Mint Museum of Art, and as Executive Director of the Catawba County Council for the Arts. He is a recipient of the Salina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership from Americans for the Arts, the Legacy Award from the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Governor's Award for meritorious service to the citizens of North Carolina. Robert holds a B.S. and M.A. in Education Administration and Supervision with a concentration in Community Education from Appalachian State University.    This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the development of art and culture in community and the power of art to changes lives.   IN THIS EPISODE Robert describes the Arts & Science Council (ASC) and what makes it unique. He responds to assertions about the Charlotte arts scene, how arts and culture has been the core of the economic development strategy of the city, and what is changing. He reveals the question that haunts him in his work. He answers whether there is a sufficient pool of artistic talent in Charlotte to shift the culture.  Robert talks about what a creative community is and why he does what he does. He shares what Charlotte doesn't talk about and what it needs to do better. He reflects on Charlotte's bid to attract Amazon HQ2. He describes the vision the ASC has for arts and culture by 2025 and the three things the vision is based on. Robert discusses what ASC is winning at in differentiating the Charlotte arts scene. He shares the ASC response to the Keith Lamont Scott shooting in Charlotte, why access and inclusion is the business of the ASC, and why its personal to him. He talks about how the power of art changed his life. He describes where he grew up and why he had a perfect childhood. Robert discusses his first career as a teacher and how he sees the city as his classroom today. He answers what he learned from the three ASC presidents he served: Harriet Sanford, Lee Keesler and Scott Provancher. He responds to whether he felt passed over during the changes in presidency at the ASC. He reflects on what is different about being president versus being a senior vice president of the ASC. He reveals how he thinks the ASC is different because of his leadership and what he thinks is his greatest accomplishment. Robert shares what art he loves and when he is happiest. Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "Robert Bush's passion for the arts is real and exciting. His love for the arts overflows as he reveals what art means to him. You can hear the jazz fusion in the air..." To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

Chris George lives and works in Dallas, Texas, where he is the resident writer at Two Bronze Doors art gallery and editor-in-chief of the literary journal Disembodied Text. His work has been featured in a number of journals, including The Arts United, Spiderweb Salon, and Sarah Lawrence's LUX. "To Redding, California" was recorded at the Margo Jones Theatre, Dallas, Texas, April 20, 2015.