Episode 33: Preserving Somerville’s Central Street Studios: It Takes A Village

#ARTSTAYSHERE talks with artists & musicians from Somerville’s Central Street Studios about the preservation of their affordable artist workspaces. The Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, with financial support from the City of Somerville, plans to become the next steward of this special creative community. The artists do their part by launching their own preservation fundraiser to help bridge the gap in funding. Recorded by Ethan Dussault at New Alliance Audio in Somerville. Edited by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East in Somerville.

Episode 32: MASSCreative: 2025-26 Legislative Agenda, Art Advocacy Week, Create the Vote, & More

#ARTSTAYSHERE talks with team MASSCreative about their 2025-26 legislative agenda, ongoing advocacy to unlock financial resources for the arts sector in MA, the 2025 Create the Vote initiative, the upcoming Arts Advocacy Week & more. Recorded at The Record Co. by Dan Moffat. Edited by Nicholas Zampiello at New Alliance East in Somerville.

Episode 31: Mass Cultural Council’s Michael Bobbitt & Jay Pagett on the Cultural Facilities Fund

#ARTSTAYSHERE talks with MCC’s Executive Director Michael Bobbitt & Cultural Facilities Fund Program Director Jay Pagett about arts advocacy, various cultural space efforts state-wide & more. Recorded at The Record Co. by Dan Moffat. Edited by Nicholas Zampiello at New Alliance East in Somerville