{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Many Brains. One Heart.","title":"Episode 3 - Nurturing Creativity: A Journey through Art, Community and Puppies in Vernon BC","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3520,"description":"Art centre management and making a difference. (0:02)\nVernon Community Art Centre's history and transition. (0:59)\nArt classes and facilities at the Vernon Community Art Center. (3:22)\nNonprofit arts organization's fundraising and revenue streams. (7:18)\nRunning a nonprofit art centre during COVID-19. (12:30)\nVernon Community Art Center programs and their impact during COVID-19. (16:23)\nCommunity involvement and creative programming. (23:07)\nLocal business, events, and community involvement. (28:05)\nPuppies, dogs, and art. (32:53)\nOutdoor activities, self-sufficiency, and beer. (38:34)\nArts and culture in Vernon, BC. (42:33)\nArts and culture funding and support. (46:12)\nPublic art, mental health, and creativity. (54:18)\n\nIn this episode of Many Brains. One Heart. Host Heath Fletcher delves into the world of community art centres and their profound impact on individuals and society. Joining him is Rodney Goodchild, Manager of the vibrant Vernon Community Art Centre, as they explore the centre's history, challenges, and the transformative power of art.\nRodney Goodchild shares insights into the history and transition of the Vernon Community Art Centre, shedding light on its evolution into two distinct arms: the Arts Council of the North Okanagan and the Vernon Community Arts Centre. They discuss the unique offerings of each arm, emphasizing the centre's commitment to providing arts education for all ages and levels.\nHeath and Rodney delve into the fundraising efforts of the Vernon Community Art Centre (VCAC), highlighting the annual fundraiser, Artsolutely Artisan Market, and various revenue streams, including art supplies sales and studio rentals. Despite challenges, the centre remains resilient in meeting the community's artistic needs.\nThe conversation shifts to the impact of COVID-19 on VCAC and its programming. Rodney reflects on the challenges faced and the positive changes spurred by the pandemic, including the centre's shift to online platforms and renewed...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/43nmKqSl0WUCumBzaGvLTc8kOTBjMUUkCAF_vVCMVU8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NDY5LzE3MDQ2/OTcwNTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}