#21 – Can CultureWorks Philly Turn Shared Resources Into Creative Power? | Ariel Shelton
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter · Rob Lee
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Show Notes
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.
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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore).
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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