Stop & Talk

Felicia Shaw is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition (SDRACC). In this episode of Stop & Talk, Felicia uplifts the labor of artists and how they make our communities safer and more dynamic while contributing to a more robust economy. She makes the case that artists deserve to be a line item in any budget. She believes artists express the human experience and push boundaries, making San Diego a vibrant region. Felicia dispels the myth and the validity of the “starving artists” and proposes that we center artists in our economy through policy and other interventions. She also discusses the experience of being a football wife and how that gave her the time to explore the arts. To learn more about SDRACC visit: https://www.sandiegoracc.org/ To learn more about the Prebys Foundation’s new arts initiatives visit: https://www.prebysfdn.org/arts-initiatives Hosted by Grant Oliphant Produced by Crystal Page & Adam Greenfield Engineered by Adam Greenfield Recorded in the Voice of San Diego Studio

Show Notes

Felicia Shaw is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition (SDRACC). In this episode of Stop & Talk, Felicia uplifts the labor of artists and how they make our communities safer and more dynamic while contributing to a more robust economy. She makes the case that artists deserve to be a line item in any budget. She believes artists express the human experience and push boundaries, making San Diego a vibrant region. Felicia dispels the myth and the validity of the “starving artists” and proposes that we center artists in our economy through policy and other interventions. She also discusses the experience of being a football wife and how that gave her the time to explore the arts.

To learn more about SDRACC visit: https://www.sandiegoracc.org/

To learn more about the Prebys Foundation’s new arts initiatives visit: https://www.prebysfdn.org/arts-initiatives

Hosted by Grant Oliphant

Produced by Crystal Page & Adam Greenfield

Engineered by Adam Greenfield

Recorded in the Voice of San Diego Studio

What is Stop & Talk?

Join Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page as they sit down to explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of San Diego County, through the lens of the Prebys Foundation's mission and vision. In Stop & Talk, Grant and Crystal engage in thought-provoking conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and community builders who are passionate about creating a more inclusive, purposeful, and opportunity-rich San Diego

Each episode offers an inside look into the foundation's journey, discoveries, and partnerships while highlighting the work being done to cultivate belonging and drive positive change across the region. Whether it's amplifying the voices of upcoming leaders or fostering collaborative solutions to the region's most pressing challenges, Stop & Talk is your go-to space for inspiration and insight on what’s possible when people come together with intention and vision.

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