GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
1,112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 208 ratingsGovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
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#397 Equity and Workforce Diversity with Nefertiri Sickout, Philadelphia, PA
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBBuilding an inclusive government. Nefertiri Sickout, the Acting Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about the work of advancing equity and improving the diversity of the City's workforce. She shared how the City has changed specific hiring practices and methods to improve the diversity of candidates and how the City is working to improve the diversity of businesses that participate in the procurement process. S...
#379 Equity and Workforce Diversity with Nefertiri Sickout, Philadelphia, PA
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBBuilding an inclusive government. Nefertiri Sickout, the Acting Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about the work of advancing equity and improving the diversity of the City's workforce. She shared how the City has changed specific hiring practices and methods to improve the diversity of candidates and how the City is working to improve the diversity of businesses that participate in the procurement process. S...
#396 The 2020 GovieLovies
December 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBIt's been a year. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the fifth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Kent, Alyssa, Javon, and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also debated the best holiday movie, made up local government themed songs, and shared a memory from the first five years of GovLove. Plus meet some new GovLove contributors for 2021 in ...
#378 The 2020 GovieLovies
December 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBIt's been a year. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the fifth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Kent, Alyssa, Javon, and Ben all selected four of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also debated the best holiday movie, made up local government themed songs, and shared a memory from the first five years of GovLove. Plus meet some new GovLove contributors for 2021 in ...
#395 Communications and Podcasting with Christine Martindale, Port Orange, FL
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Port Orange Government Show. Christine Martindale, Public Information Officer for the City of Port Orange, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her new podcast for the City of Port Orange. She shared her transition from the private sector into local government as well as all of the work she does as a department of one. Christine and Ben discuss the benefits of podcasting and how easy it is to start a podcast of your own. Host: Ben Kittelson
#377 Communications and Podcasting with Christine Martindale, Port Orange, FL
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Port Orange Government Show. Christine Martindale, Public Information Officer for the City of Port Orange, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her new podcast for the City of Port Orange. She shared her transition from the private sector into local government as well as all of the work she does as a department of one. Christine and Ben discuss the benefits of podcasting and how easy it is to start a podcast of your own. Host: Ben Kittelson
#394 Rural Placemaking in the Kentucky Highlands with Sandi Curd
December 11, 2020 13:54 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBPlacemaking and economic development. Sandi Curd, Promise Zone Coordinator for the Kentucky Highland Investment Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about her work supporting communities and small businesses through placemaking. She shared how the Promise Zone impacts the 22-county service area in southeastern Kentucky and how placemaking can serve as an economic incubator. Sandi also discussed placemaking examples and how the community drives what they do. This episode is part of ELGL’...
#376 Rural Placemaking in the Kentucky Highlands with Sandi Curd
December 11, 2020 13:54 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBPlacemaking and economic development. Sandi Curd, Promise Zone Coordinator for the Kentucky Highland Investment Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about her work supporting communities and small businesses through placemaking. She shared how the Promise Zone impacts the 22-county service area in southeastern Kentucky and how placemaking can serve as an economic incubator. Sandi also discussed placemaking examples and how the community drives what they do. This episode is part of ELGL’...
#393 Community Engagement & Video Etiquette with Becky Hirst
December 04, 2020 13:22 - 47 minutes - 25.4 MBTips for video conferencing. Becky Hirst, Community Engagement Consultant from McLaren Vale, South Australia, joined the podcast to talk about her work as a community engagement consultant and her new e-book covering video conferencing etiquette. She discussed how she works with communities to inform the decision-makers by connecting with the community. She also shared the 10 tips for video conferencing in her new e-book such as testing your equipment, rules of engagement, and how to minimi...
#375 Community Engagement & Video Etiquette with Becky Hirst
December 04, 2020 13:22 - 47 minutes - 25.4 MBTips for video conferencing. Becky Hirst, Community Engagement Consultant from McLaren Vale, South Australia, joined the podcast to talk about her work as a community engagement consultant and her new e-book covering video conferencing etiquette. She discussed how she works with communities to inform the decision-makers by connecting with the community. She also shared the 10 tips for video conferencing in her new e-book such as testing your equipment, rules of engagement, and how to minimi...
#392 Technology & Change Management with Jamie Hellen, Franklin, MA
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.3 MBDoing it all. Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator for the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about innovation, change management, and responding to COVID-19. He shared how the Town takes a customer focused approach to their work and the freedom departments have to implement new technology. He also discussed how smaller local governments have to manage large issues with fewer resources. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#374 Technology & Change Management with Jamie Hellen, Franklin, MA
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.3 MBDoing it all. Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator for the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, joined the podcast to talk about innovation, change management, and responding to COVID-19. He shared how the Town takes a customer focused approach to their work and the freedom departments have to implement new technology. He also discussed how smaller local governments have to manage large issues with fewer resources. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#391 Historic Preservation in Brooklyn with Rebecca Bellan
November 24, 2020 14:55 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBPreserving black history. Rebecca Bellan, Freelance Reporter for Forbes and CityLab, joined the podcast to tell the story of 227 Duffield in Brooklyn, New York. This home has ties to New York's abolitionist movement and is believed to have been part of the underground railroad. In two articles this year she's detailed the battle over preserving the home and the fight to preserve black history. Articles: What It Takes to Preserve a Building Tied to Black History and Did a Brooklyn Home’s Tu...
#373 Historic Preservation in Brooklyn with Rebecca Bellan
November 24, 2020 14:55 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBPreserving black history. Rebecca Bellan, Freelance Reporter for Forbes and CityLab, joined the podcast to tell the story of 227 Duffield in Brooklyn, New York. This home has ties to New York's abolitionist movement and is believed to have been part of the underground railroad. In two articles this year she's detailed the battle over preserving the home and the fight to preserve black history. Articles: What It Takes to Preserve a Building Tied to Black History and Did a Brooklyn Home’s Tu...
#390 Community Media Centers with Dana Healy, CTV North Suburbs
November 20, 2020 13:11 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBDon't make videos, make an impact. Dana Healy, Executive Director of CTV North Suburbs, joined the podcast to talk about the benefits of local community media centers. She discussed CTV North Suburbs which is a collaboration between nine cities in the Minneapolis area that creates video content on behalf of those local governments. The core function of the non-profit is to can help local governments promote and amplify their message. Dana also shared the upcoming content series with ELGL on ...
#372 Community Media Centers with Dana Healy, CTV North Suburbs
November 20, 2020 13:11 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBDon't make videos, make an impact. Dana Healy, Executive Director of CTV North Suburbs, joined the podcast to talk about the benefits of local community media centers. She discussed CTV North Suburbs which is a collaboration between nine cities in the Minneapolis area that creates video content on behalf of those local governments. The core function of the non-profit is to can help local governments promote and amplify their message. Dana also shared the upcoming content series with ELGL on ...
#389 Micromobility and Urban Transportation with Kyle Rowe, Spin Inc.
November 13, 2020 15:05 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBFreedom to move. Kyle Rowe, Global Head of Partnerships for Spin, joined the podcast to talk about the role of micromobility in transportation. He discussed how micromobility helps people travel the last mile to their destination and how Spin, Inc. works with local governments to improve the experience of traveling by bike or scooter. He talked about how COVID-19 has impacted micromobility programs. Kyle also shared his career path which included time in the City of Seattle Department of Tra...
#371 Micromobility and Urban Transportation with Kyle Rowe, Spin Inc.
November 13, 2020 15:05 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBFreedom to move. Kyle Rowe, Global Head of Partnerships for Spin, joined the podcast to talk about the role of micromobility in transportation. He discussed how micromobility helps people travel the last mile to their destination and how Spin, Inc. works with local governments to improve the experience of traveling by bike or scooter. He talked about how COVID-19 has impacted micromobility programs. Kyle also shared his career path which included time in the City of Seattle Department of Tra...
#370 The Future of Government Communications & GovComms Festival with David Pembroke
November 10, 2020 19:04 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBGovernment after shock. David Pembroke, Founder & CEO of contentgroup, joined the podcast to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing communications and digital tools in the public sector. He is the host of the upcoming GovComms Festival, which is an online event exploring how government communications is changing around the world. He talked about how COVID-19 has shown that communications needs to be a central, strategic function of government. Host: Ben Kittelson
#388 The Future of Government Communications & GovComms Festival with David Pembroke
November 10, 2020 19:04 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBGovernment after shock. David Pembroke, Founder & CEO of contentgroup, joined the podcast to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing communications and digital tools in the public sector. He is the host of the upcoming GovComms Festival, which is an online event exploring how government communications is changing around the world. He talked about how COVID-19 has shown that communications needs to be a central, strategic function of government. Host: Ben Kittelson
#387 Greedy Bastards with Sheryl Sculley, San Antonio, TX
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBA Texas-sized struggle to avoid financial crisis. Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager for the City of San Antonito, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss her book Greedy Bastards, which tells the story of her time leading San Antonio and dealing with financial challenges. Sculley was at the center of renegotiating public union safety contracts, which if not changed, would have bankrupted the City. She also talked about her career path and leadership style. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#369 Greedy Bastards with Sheryl Sculley, San Antonio, TX
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBA Texas-sized struggle to avoid financial crisis. Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager for the City of San Antonito, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss her book Greedy Bastards, which tells the story of her time leading San Antonio and dealing with financial challenges. Sculley was at the center of renegotiating public union safety contracts, which if not changed, would have bankrupted the City. She also talked about her career path and leadership style. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#386 Recruiting in the City of Bend, OR with Eric King & Stephanie Betteridge
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBAttracting aspiring local government leaders. Eric King, City Manager, and Stephanie Betteridge, Chief Innovation Officer, joined the podcast to talk about a new recruitment in the City of Bend, Oregon. The City is hiring for a Strategic Initiatives Manager (and other roles) and they shared what led to creating this position, what skills they are looking for, and what the first few months on the job will be like. Eric and Stephanie also shared their own career paths in local government and ...
#368 Recruiting in the City of Bend, OR with Eric King & Stephanie Betteridge
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBAttracting aspiring local government leaders. Eric King, City Manager, and Stephanie Betteridge, Chief Innovation Officer, joined the podcast to talk about a new recruitment in the City of Bend, Oregon. The City is hiring for a Strategic Initiatives Manager (and other roles) and they shared what led to creating this position, what skills they are looking for, and what the first few months on the job will be like. Eric and Stephanie also shared their own career paths in local government and ...
#367 Food Access and Public Art in Jackson, MS with Salam Rida and Travis Crabtree
October 30, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBInspiring dialogue through art. Salam Rida, Project Director, and Travis Crabtree, Project Manager, discuss the Fertile Ground Project in Jackson, Mississippi. This project uses public art to talk about urban farming, the availability of healthy food, and the history of land use in the City of Jackson. Salam and Travis shared what led to the project and how food access intersects with history, class, race, and planning. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnershi...
#385 Food Access and Public Art in Jackson, MS with Salam Rida and Travis Crabtree
October 30, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBInspiring dialogue through art. Salam Rida, Project Director, and Travis Crabtree, Project Manager, discuss the Fertile Ground Project in Jackson, Mississippi. This project uses public art to talk about urban farming, the availability of healthy food, and the history of land use in the City of Jackson. Salam and Travis shared what led to the project and how food access intersects with history, class, race, and planning. This episode is part of ELGL’s Creative Community series, a partnershi...
#384 Developing Data-Driven Insights with Nathan Lee, Civic Pulse
October 27, 2020 14:35 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBEmpowering local governments. Nathan Lee, the Founder and Managing Director of Civic Pulse, joined the podcast to talk about their research and data analysis into local governments. He shared how he started Civic Pulse and the partnership with ELGL on the Diversity Dashboard measuring the diversity of the local government profession. He also discussed Civic Pulse's research into COVID-19 efforts by local governments on compliance and budget impacts. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#366 Developing Data-Driven Insights with Nathan Lee, Civic Pulse
October 27, 2020 14:35 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBEmpowering local governments. Nathan Lee, the Founder and Managing Director of Civic Pulse, joined the podcast to talk about their research and data analysis into local governments. He shared how he started Civic Pulse and the partnership with ELGL on the Diversity Dashboard measuring the diversity of the local government profession. He also discussed Civic Pulse's research into COVID-19 efforts by local governments on compliance and budget impacts. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#365 Civic-Minded Journalism with Lucas Grindley, Next City
October 23, 2020 13:48 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBInspiring equitable cities. Lucas Grindley, the Executive Director of Next City, joined the podcast to talk about local journalism and the role Next City is filling by covering issues that impact cities. He discussed non-profit news organizations and solutions journalism. Lucas also shared he career path into journalism and the topics Next City has covered that local governments can learn from. Host: Javon Davis
#383 Civic-Minded Journalism with Lucas Grindley, Next City
October 23, 2020 13:48 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBInspiring equitable cities. Lucas Grindley, the Executive Director of Next City, joined the podcast to talk about local journalism and the role Next City is filling by covering issues that impact cities. He discussed non-profit news organizations and solutions journalism. Lucas also shared he career path into journalism and the topics Next City has covered that local governments can learn from. Host: Javon Davis
#364 Empowering Women in Local Government with Pamela Antil
October 16, 2020 15:10 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MBEncouraging diversity. Pamela Antil, the City Manager of the City of Encinitas, California and Founder of the League of Women in Government, joined the podcast to talk about diversity in local government. She shared what the League of Women in Government does and why they were founded as well as the value of diversity. Pamela also talked about her new position, why data is important to the conversation, and ELGL's Diversity Dashboard. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#382 Empowering Women in Local Government with Pamela Antil
October 16, 2020 15:10 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MBEncouraging diversity. Pamela Antil, the City Manager of the City of Encinitas, California and Founder of the League of Women in Government, joined the podcast to talk about diversity in local government. She shared what the League of Women in Government does and why they were founded as well as the value of diversity. Pamela also talked about her new position, why data is important to the conversation, and ELGL's Diversity Dashboard. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#363 Building a Successful Internship Program with Pat Madej and Molly Gaskin
October 09, 2020 12:11 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBCreating meaningful experience. Pat Madej, Senior Budget & Management Analyst for the City of Durham, NC, and Molly Gaskin, Graduate MPA Student at the University of North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about the City of Durham's internship program. Pat discussed how the Budget Department established its internship program. Molly shared what it was like to be an intern during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discussed the project Molly worked on this summer which added a performance me...
#381 Building a Successful Internship Program with Pat Madej and Molly Gaskin
October 09, 2020 12:11 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBCreating meaningful experience. Pat Madej, Senior Budget & Management Analyst for the City of Durham, NC, and Molly Gaskin, Graduate MPA Student at the University of North Carolina, joined the podcast to talk about the City of Durham's internship program. Pat discussed how the Budget Department established its internship program. Molly shared what it was like to be an intern during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discussed the project Molly worked on this summer which added a performance me...
#380 Responding to Financial Crisis with Shayne Kavanagh & Greg Devereaux
October 02, 2020 12:21 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBGFOA Fiscal First Aid. Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for GFOA, and Greg Devereaux, retired Chief Executive Officer of San Bernardino County, CA, joined the podcast to talk about recovering from a financial crisis. GFOA has identified a 12 step process for dealing with any crisis. Even the best-prepared local governments can be impacted by situations where there isn't enough money to do everything that people expect to get done. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#362 Responding to Financial Crisis with Shayne Kavanagh & Greg Devereaux
October 02, 2020 12:21 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBGFOA Fiscal First Aid. Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for GFOA, and Greg Devereaux, retired Chief Executive Officer of San Bernardino County, CA, joined the podcast to talk about recovering from a financial crisis. GFOA has identified a 12 step process for dealing with any crisis. Even the best-prepared local governments can be impacted by situations where there isn't enough money to do everything that people expect to get done. Host: Alyssa Dinberg
#379 COVID-19 Exposure Notification in Colorado with Sarah Tuneberg
September 29, 2020 22:30 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBTechnology and emergency response. Sarah Tuneberg, the Innovation Response Team Lead for the State of Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about a new COVID-19 exposure notification app that uses bluetooth to alert people if they have exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. She described how the technology works and how it helps as another tool in the State's response to the coronavirus. Sarah also shared how she ended up working on the Innovation Response Team and what else...
#361 COVID-19 Exposure Notification in Colorado with Sarah Tuneberg
September 29, 2020 22:30 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBTechnology and emergency response. Sarah Tuneberg, the Innovation Response Team Lead for the State of Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about a new COVID-19 exposure notification app that uses bluetooth to alert people if they have exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. She described how the technology works and how it helps as another tool in the State's response to the coronavirus. Sarah also shared how she ended up working on the Innovation Response Team and what else...
#378 Public Power and COVID-19 Response with Joy Ditto, APPA
September 25, 2020 12:58 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBPowering communities. Joy Ditto, the President and CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), joined the podcast to talk about public power utilities and how the electric industry has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. She discussed how APPA shared best practices to keep employees safe and how incorporating pandemic response measures fits with the safety culture in the electric industry. She also talked about the role of public power agencies. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#360 Public Power and COVID-19 Response with Joy Ditto, APPA
September 25, 2020 12:58 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBPowering communities. Joy Ditto, the President and CEO of the American Public Power Association (APPA), joined the podcast to talk about public power utilities and how the electric industry has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. She discussed how APPA shared best practices to keep employees safe and how incorporating pandemic response measures fits with the safety culture in the electric industry. She also talked about the role of public power agencies. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#359 Civic Hacking with Amanda Renteria, Code for America
September 22, 2020 21:39 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBReimagining government. Amanda Renteria, the CEO of Code for America, joined the podcast to talk about using technology to serve communities and use technology for good. She discussed how Code for America wants to encourage a delivery driven government that starts with people it serves. She also shared her career path in public service and example projects completed by Code for America brigades. Host: Javon Davis
#377 Civic Hacking with Amanda Renteria, Code for America
September 22, 2020 21:39 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBReimagining government. Amanda Renteria, the CEO of Code for America, joined the podcast to talk about using technology to serve communities and use technology for good. She discussed how Code for America wants to encourage a delivery driven government that starts with people it serves. She also shared her career path in public service and example projects completed by Code for America brigades. Host: Javon Davis
#358 Data Driven Road Maintenance in Savannah, GA
September 18, 2020 13:27 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBUsing data and technology to monitor streets. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Savannah, Georgia is using new technology to understand the condition of their road infrastructure and more efficiently maintain their roads. Heath Lloyd is the Chief Infrastructure & Development Officer for the City of Savannah, Joe Shearhouse is the Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Savannah, and Stuart Frick is a Partner Success Lead for RoadBotics. They talked about how...
#376 Data Driven Road Maintenance in Savannah, GA
September 18, 2020 13:27 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBUsing data and technology to monitor streets. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Savannah, Georgia is using new technology to understand the condition of their road infrastructure and more efficiently maintain their roads. Heath Lloyd is the Chief Infrastructure & Development Officer for the City of Savannah, Joe Shearhouse is the Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Savannah, and Stuart Frick is a Partner Success Lead for RoadBotics. They talked about how...
#357 Equity and Engagement with Manisha Paudel, Des Moines, IA
September 15, 2020 18:56 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBInequity eliminator. Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to talk about implementing racial equity work and engaging with the community. She shared her career path doing equity and engagement work as well as how she works to normalize racial equity concepts and identify inequities in the City. Host: Ben Kittelson
#375 Equity and Engagement with Manisha Paudel, Des Moines, IA
September 15, 2020 18:56 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBInequity eliminator. Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to talk about implementing racial equity work and engaging with the community. She shared her career path doing equity and engagement work as well as how she works to normalize racial equity concepts and identify inequities in the City. Host: Ben Kittelson
#356 Growing Up in City Hall with Meredith Reynolds and Jan Reynolds
September 11, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBCity management as a family business. Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnership Manager for the City of Long Beach, California, and Jan Reynolds, Retired City Manager for the City of Hanford, California, joined the podcast to talk about their careers in local government. Meredith shared what she learned from growing up with a father who was a City Manager and how it has impacted her career choices. Jan shared what he learned in his career and his advice for people that want to become Ci...
#374 Growing Up in City Hall with Meredith Reynolds and Jan Reynolds
September 11, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBCity management as a family business. Meredith Reynolds, Park Planning & Partnership Manager for the City of Long Beach, California, and Jan Reynolds, Retired City Manager for the City of Hanford, California, joined the podcast to talk about their careers in local government. Meredith shared what she learned from growing up with a father who was a City Manager and how it has impacted her career choices. Jan shared what he learned in his career and his advice for people that want to become Ci...
#373 Public Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science Council
September 08, 2020 18:42 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBAuthentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public art. She discussed the recent efforts by communities across the country to rethink their public art and what it emphasizes or honors. Amina also talked about how the way public art programs are administered can exclude artists from marginalized backgrounds. This is part of ELGL’s Creative Comm...
#355 Public Art & Black Lives Matter with Amina Cooper, Arts & Science Council
September 08, 2020 18:42 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBAuthentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public art. She discussed the recent efforts by communities across the country to rethink their public art and what it emphasizes or honors. Amina also talked about how the way public art programs are administered can exclude artists from marginalized backgrounds. This is part of ELGL’s Creative Comm...