Art Heals All Wounds: Spencer Wilkinson, Director of the Film Alice Street

Art Heals All Wounds

06/01/22

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Today, I’m joined by Oakland-based documentary filmmaker Spencer Wilkinson to discuss his second feature film called Alice Street. It’s one of the most moving, heartbreaking, and motivational films I saw this past year, especially as a person who has lived in the area for 30 years. The film explores the importance of getting the community's input for a piece of public art, how to create coalitions, gaining the political momentum with those coalitions, and also the heartbreak of letting go of a beautiful creation.

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Topics Covered:

The backstory of how Spencer came about making this film
Large scale shifts happening in the cultural fabric of downtown Oakland that Spencer witnessed while filming
A brief history of The Oakland Hotel and Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
How the community negotiated with developers around the $20 million Community Benefit Agreement
Spencer’s vision for the future of this film and his plans to nationally expand the social impact tour

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Art Heals All Wounds: Fay Darmawi, Executive Director of the SF Urban Film Fest

May 25, 2022

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37m

Today, I’m joined by Fay Darmawi, the Founder and Executive Director of the SF Urban Film Fest. The organization highlights art that addresses different aspects of urban planning and other systems that aren't serving the communities that rely on them. Fay and I discuss the history of cultural districts, specifically in San Francisco, and how the mission behind them has expanded beyond preserving the arts and culture of neighborhoods. Fay also shares where she sees opportunities for change and what she hopes for the future of this city that we both love so much.

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Topics Covered:

● What inspired Fay to launch the SF Urban Film Fest

● What culture districts are and why they’re vital to preserving the identity of cities like San Franscico

● How affordable housing issues overlap with the need for cultural districts in San Francisco

● The wake up call that many culture district organizers experienced during the pandemic

● Examples of how we all subconsciously make urban planning decisions daily

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Mildred Howard, Public Art, Collective Memory

June 8, 2022

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32m

Today, I’m joined by mixed-media artist Mildred Howard to discuss how her inspiration for public art is shaped by consideration of the community and the history of the location. If you’re familiar with the Bay Area, you’ve probably seen some of Mildred’s work and not even realized it. She describes the story behind one of her recent installations called Frame in Hunter’s Point, as well as three major pieces that she’s currently working on. Transcript

Topics Covered:

● Mildred’s early introduction to dance and arts and crafts

● How Mildred works with the community to design a public art installation

● Challenges that arise when creating art for a public space

● Factors that Mildred takes into consideration during the design process

● A brief history and explanation behind the three projects she’s currently working on

● Reflections on the housing crisis in San Francisco

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