Co‑Executive Director Ariel Shelton returns to map out how CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia functions as a co‑op for creatives—and why that matters right now.

From co‑founding Arts Administrators of Color Network to leading CultureWorks
Turning fiscal sponsorship, shared services, and workspace into real‑world leverage for artists
Lessons Philly can steal (and avoid) from Detroit and D.C. cultural scenes
Honest talk on navigating social dynamics, equity goals, and burnout in nonprofit arts

Looking for a clear view of community building and sustainable support systems in the arts? Hit play.

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
Edited by Daniel Alexis
Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
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#21 – Can CultureWorks Philly Turn Shared Resources Into Creative Power? | Ariel Shelton