Culture For All.
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Culture For All is a podcast produced by the Arts & Science Council to inform and educate Mecklenburg County voters about the proposed quarter-cent sales tax to stabilize and transform the arts and cultural community and ensure cultural equity. You’ll have a chance to vote on this initiative November 5 and listening to this podcast is one of the best ways you can make sure you’re prepared when you vote.
Location:
United States
Description:
Culture For All is a podcast produced by the Arts & Science Council to inform and educate Mecklenburg County voters about the proposed quarter-cent sales tax to stabilize and transform the arts and cultural community and ensure cultural equity. You’ll have a chance to vote on this initiative November 5 and listening to this podcast is one of the best ways you can make sure you’re prepared when you vote.
Twitter:
@asccharlotte
Language:
English
Contact:
7043332272
Email:
asc@artsandscience.org
Episodes
Case Study: Cuyahoga County
10/30/2019
In researching the proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase to stabilize the arts and cultural sector, the Arts & Science Council looked at similar municipalities to learn from what did or did not work in the past. That research lead them to Cuyahoga County, OH, or the greater Cleveland area.
In 2006, Cuyahoga Co. voted to fund their arts and cultural sector through a 30 cent per pack tax on cigarettes. The tax was renewed in 2015 with a near unanimous 85-15 vote.
In this episode of the...
Duration:00:44:27
Vote FOR a Better Mecklenburg
10/30/2019
Hear directly from the leaders of the arts sector themselves in this episode of the Culture For All Podcast. Host Andy Goh talks with Jeep Bryant, President of the Arts & Science Council; Susan B. Harden, Mecklenburg County Commissioner for District 5; and Darrel Williams, Chair of the Partnership For a Better Mecklenburg campaign.
Among the topics discussed are the need for the tax to be on the ballot this year, How the ASC will reorganize if the tax passes, and how they will ensure...
Duration:00:26:02
Culture For All.
7/7/2019
Thank you for tuning into the Culture For All podcast, produced by the Arts & Science Council (ASC). This podcast is designed to inform and educate Mecklenburg County voters about the proposed sales tax to stabilize and transform the arts and cultural community and ensure cultural equity. You’ll have a chance to vote on this initiative November 5 and listening to this podcast is one of the best ways you can make sure you’re prepared when you vote.
If you’ve just found this podcast and are...
Duration:00:45:34
The Role of Creative Individuals
7/7/2019
The role of creatives in our community goes far beyond painting murals, constructing sculptures and singing songs. Our artists are telling stories and shaping our community’s identity.
In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we talk to local artists and creatives about what creativity means to themselves and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the impact of funding and what a more stable and equitable cultural community would look like to them.
We’ll also sit in on a free community jazz...
Duration:00:22:49
Arts In and Out of the Classroom
7/7/2019
The value of arts, science and history in the classroom is important to creating critical thinkers and problem solvers best able to meet the challenges of today. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the need for additional programming is particularly critical.
In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we’ll take you into classrooms around the county to let you hear how arts programming is serving our children every day.
We’ll listen to the work being done by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and...
Duration:00:35:51
Community and Belonging
7/7/2019
Our arts and cultural sector are a necessary way to create connections, build bridges across difference, and enrich our community. Every day, arts programming throughout the county is allowing members of our community to think creatively, move freely, and spend more quality time with their friends and families.
In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we look at some of the many ways arts and culture programming helps connect Mecklenburg County residents.
You’ll hear the sounds of a...
Duration:00:39:27
The Arts Mean Business
7/7/2019
It’s no secret that business and banking are core to Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s identity. Often, the connection between creativity and business can be obscured. However, the bond between the two is stronger than you might think.
In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we’ll take a look at how a strong creative class makes Charlotte- Mecklenburg a more attractive location for businesses. We’ll also examine the impact the cultural sector has on our local economy.
You’ll hear from...
Duration:00:28:33