Persevering through a Time of Crisis

La bohème paints a picture of a creative class struggling to live, create art, and make ends meet. It’s a story that hits close to home for many artists in Seattle, as well—especially in light of COVID-19 and the ongoing affordability crisis. Learn more about art-making as it relates to resilience, community care, and the unique role that artists play in helping to move toward a more just and beautiful future. Vivian Phillips, co-host of the podcast Double Xposure, moderates a panel discussion that allows artists to speak candidly about their challenges, while celebrating the ways they’ve survived—and even thrived—during these times.

Moderator: Vivian Phillips, civic arts leader & co-host of DoubleXposure
Panelists:

• Sharon Williams, Executive Director for the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas

• Tracy Rector, Executive Director of Longhouse Media 

• Amanda Morgan, founder of The Seattle Project and corps member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet

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