Big Ideas Raleigh Podcast Series Spotlights Arts and Creativity

Raleigh Arts is featured in the Big Ideas Raleigh podcast "Creativity in the Community: Arts." This episode dives into the vital role the Office of Raleigh Arts and the City’s Arts Centers play in shaping a dynamic, inclusive, and thriving creative culture.

Hosted as part of the Big Ideas Raleigh initiative — a platform to connect residents with the City's bold vision for growth and innovation — this latest episode highlights how arts and creativity influence community identity and civic life. Listeners will hear directly from the creative leaders driving City arts programs. Julia Meder, director of Sertoma Arts Center, and Kendral Draper, director of the Pullen Arts Center, and Sarah Powers, Executive Director of Raleigh Arts join Cara McLeod, Parks Senior Marketing Communications Analyst to share what's going on in the studios, how nonprofit arts organizations enrich our City and how artists can get involved with public art. 

Whether you're a longtime patron of Raleigh's arts scene or someone just beginning to explore what the city has to offer, Creativity in the Community: Arts offers a behind-the-scenes look at how public art, community events, and arts education enrich life across Raleigh.

The Big Ideas Raleigh podcast covers a range of topics from transportation and housing to hidden gems and food culture, always centering the voices and ideas shaping the city’s future. The arts-focused episode is a timely addition, celebrating both cultural heritage and creative innovation.

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