#CAArtsChampion: John Taber
John Taber is the Festival Director of California WorldFest. Producer of KVMR’s Celtic Festival, and Stage Manager & Staff Photographer at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley CA.
John comes with a 25+ year background in the music business and a life long passion for photography. Beginning in 1975 working for Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco and continuing there for 15 years in a variety of positions encompassing most of what it takes to produce a high-quality event.“The Arts give respite to people for a moment in time. Maybe at museums while viewing the art. Perhaps at a concert for a few hours. Maybe at a festival for a weekend. The arts give people hope for a different reality than their day to day routine.”
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#CAArtsChampion: Matt D'Arrigo
Matt D’Arrigo, Director of Creative Youth Development for The Clare Rose Foundation, shares his views on the value of arts, culture and creativity and his concerns regarding the potential effect COVID-19 could have on local arts ecosystems.
…”At greater risk than our incredible museums and performing arts institutions, but of equal importance to the local arts ecosystem, are the small arts and culture organizations rooted and growing out of our diverse neighborhoods and communities serving young people and their families.”
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Raising the Roof: Professional Dancer Miss Tee on How the Arts Can Lift Up Communities and Rebuild the Economy in the Post COVID-19 Era
Through Miss Tee’s efforts, thousands of elementary and high school kids are able to channel their energies into dance, find a sense of community, and envision a life where their art is their livelihood. Miss Tee is the President of Studio T Urban Dance Academy and vice-chair of the Arts Education Council for Americans for the Arts.
We spoke with Miss Tee to highlight the vital role of art programs in under-resourced neighborhoods and how its link to the creative industry provides an opportunity for economic restoration.
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#CAArtsChampion: Julie Baker
It’s April and that means it’s arts culture and creativity month in California. I could not think of a better time to celebrate and recognize the impact of arts and artists in our lives and communities. Now more than ever we need the power of art to provide hope, comfort, entertainment, joy, humor and empathy.
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