We talk with not one but TWO artists, Spocka Summa and Casandra Inez, owners of Public Shop and Gallery based in Providence (@publicnotprivate). As natives and artists of Providence, Spocka and Casandra wanted to create a local space for creators, particularly artists of color to create, connect and experience art. In terms of their own artmaking, while Spocka curates events and showcases for artists all over New England, he also is a musician and visual artist, currently working on the second part of a comic book, The Live Wire. Cassandra is a published poet and storyteller who has also dabbled in visual art. Tune in to learn about the inspirations behind Spocka and Casandra’s artwork and the founding and purpose of the Public- to uplift and support local communities. Produced by: Uwa Ede-Osifo ’22 (@uwaedeosifo), Leila Kashani-Sabet ’22 (@leilakashanisabet) and Mako Mendoza ‘21 (@mako_mendoza)