Art Matters: Maintaining a Creative Bay Area Community

In the super-hot Bay Area today, many changes have taken place as a result of our booming economy. Our neighborhoods have become some of the nation's most expensive, housing prices are sky high, small local retailers are losing their leases to the highest bidder. In this climate, how can the vibrant artistic community that has played such an important role in our Bay Area cultural life continue to live, work, make art, thrive and contribute here? Our expert panelists address this critical community issue.

Panel Moderator: Cathy Simon, Perkins + Will

Panelists:

1. Suneetha Venigalla, Community Arts Stabilization Trust
2. Margaret Jenkins, Marget Jenkins Dance Company
3. Trish Bransten, Rena Bransten Gallery