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Brad Sanzenbacher - Writer and Folk Musician

Though Brad's day job as a public relations profession for WRIKE involves a lot of writing, he has found that "creativity isn't a finite resource." As he seeks to be inspired in what he does for work, he discovers inspiration in his creative writing and songwriting, and vice-versa.

Brad has released a two-song EP The Crack of Dawn of Time, which makes for this episode background music.

Follow Brad at @Bradsanzfolk (https://instagram.com/bradsanzfolks) on Instagram.

Check out this music on Spotify, Bandcamp, or iTunes by searching his name. He's easy to find.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/BradSanzMusic

Read Content Magazine interviews written by Brad on our issuu page. (https://issuu.com/content-magazine)

Kristen Pfund has been part of the Content team since 2014, first as a volunteer, and then brought on staff to help oversee the production of our events and assist with our partner relationships. 

During the first part of the Shelter-in-Place order Kristen was on actual real quarantine as her roommate contracted COVID-19 and was required to have no outside contact. 

In our conversation, Kristen talks about that time, what she learned, and how she approaches the various roles she plays with Content, SVCreates, and GenArts. Follow Kristen at: @Kristen_Pfund (https://www.instagram.com/Kristen_Pfund/ @ContentMag (https://www.instagram.com/contentmag/) and @Genartssv (https://www.instagram.com/Genartssv)

Jimmy Fonseca is an artist, muralist, and cofounder of Downtown Screen Printers.

Join our conversation with Jimmy, who shares how being a resident artist at Local Color organically leads to form Downtown Screen Printers with Aliks Hernandez.

 Jimmy, also openly shares the concerns he felt at the beginning of the shelter-in-place order. And how now, though still concerned, is trying to focus on creating a new body of personal work.

Follow Jimmy at:@jimmypaints (https://www.instagram.com/jimmypaints/)

And at: @Downtownscreenprinters (https://www.instagram.com/downtownscreenprinters/)

Read more about Jimmy in issue 9.5 "Profiles'" (https://bit.ly/JimmyPaints95)

Written by Tad Malone (https://www.instagram.com/tee_emart/)

Photography by Daniel Garcia (https://www.instagram.com/thecultivator/)

Episode Music is  “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Genevieve Hastings is an installation artist and the director of the Art Ark Gallery in San Jose. In this episode, Genevieve shares how her curiosity has led her from studying linguistic and anthropology, to travel, and to directing a local gallery. 

Follow Genevieve and the Art Ark at @genevieve.hastings.artark (https://www.instagram.com/genevieve.hastings.artark/) 

Visit Art Arks website to discover exhibitions, resources, and experiences: ArtArkGallery.com (https://www.artarkgallery.com/) 

Find out more about Genevieve's installation project "Incantations: An Annual Sound Art Gathering in the High Desert" on here website: Genevievehastings.com (http://www.genevievehastings.com/) 

Read more about Genevieve in our 2017 interview in issue 9.2 "Sight and Sound." (https://bit.ly/GHastings92) Written by Shannon Amidon (https://www.instagram.com/shannonamidon) 

Photography by Arabela Espinoza (https://www.instagram.com/arabelaespinoza/) 

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Avni Levy is a contributing Content photographer and, like most of our contributors, has a growing creative content business of her own.

In our conversation, Avni shared here daily routine, a few helpful practices for creatives, and three great books, including "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod.

Make sure to follow Avni on her IG: @AvniCreates (https://instagram.com/AvniCreates)

And join here Quaranstream Training: How to Lead LIVE online workouts April 4th, 10am. Details: https://bit.ly/QuaranstreamAvni

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Massimo Chisessi is the marketing director for San Jose Jazz (SJZ).

In our conversation, Massimo tells about his experience in the arts, and with arts organizations. He explains the transitions the SJZ has taken to help musicians during the shelter in place order. As well as his sharing about his personal experience of the passing of his father during this COVID19 atmosphere.

Follow Massimo at @iamthemassimo (https://www.instagram.com/iamthemassimo/)

And, San Jose Jazz at @sanjosejazz (https://www.instagram.com/sanjosejazz/)

Recorded on April 6, 2020, before San Jose Jazz's difficult announcement to cancel of two other signature programs, the 31st annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2020 and its Summer Jazz Camp, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

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Isaiah Wilson is one of the Cofounders of the Come Up, a collective that showcases local musicians and artists.

In our conversation, Isaiah talks about his transition in the way he approaches producing shows and gathering.

Follow Isaiah at  @civicflora (https://www.instagram.com/civicflora/)

And, the Come Up at @sjcomeup (https://www.instagram.com/sjcomeup/)

Isaiah and the Come Up team also curated a music series in each issue of Content Magazine. 

Current article is available in Issue 12.2 "Sight and Sound" https://bit.ly/SnS122

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Kerry Adams Hapner has been the director of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Jose for the last 12 years. She oversees the department and staff that helps shape the City’s artistic and cultural vibrancy, resources, and vision.

The arts and culture are essential elements in the character and quality of life in any vibrant community.  Kerry helps create that the city public Art, Grants, and cultural facilities as well as the City places a vital role in the sustainability of local artists and Arts Organizations.

Find out more about the OCA on the City of San Jose's Website.

Also, follow them IG: @sjculture (https://instagram.com/sjculture)

Read our interview with Kerry in issue 8.4 "Profiles." (http://bit.ly/KerryAH)

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Sean Boyles is an artist, teacher, and co-owner of the Arsenal ArtStore in Japantown, with his wife, Roan Victor.

We talk about this life as an artist, shelter-in-place, and the expansion plans for The Arsenal Art Store.

Follow Sean at : @mrseanbyoles (https://instagram.com/mrseanboyles) and @TheArenalSJ (https://instagram.com/TheArsenalSJ)

Visit The Arsenal online to sign-up for art classes. Digitally until shelter-in-place is lifted. (https://TheArsenalSJ.com)

Read more about Sean in issue 11.0, "Discover." (http://bit.ly/SeanB110)

Photo by Arabela Espinoza

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)

Dalia Rawson, Director of the New Ballet, leads San Jose's school of classical ballet but credits her online gaming experience for their ability to transition to online classes during the shelter-in-place order.

If the combination of ballet and gaming appears to be an odd pairing, what about Ballet and Aliens?

Find out more about New Ballet at: https://newballet.com/

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newballet.sanjose/

With opportunities for dances from 2.5 yrs. and up, and from beginners to professionals.

Read more about Dalia in issue 8.4 "Profiles."  https://bit.ly/DaliaNewBallet84

Episode Music: “Muddy Water” by Socorra on her 2020 EP Coming Home Soon (https://bit.ly/MuddyWaterSocorra)