episode 26: Tyese Wortham

In this episode, I talk with cultural equity advocate, arts administrator, and dancer, Tyese Wortham. In our conversation, Tyese explains the work that she does with CAST--the Community Arts Stabilization Trust--and in particular, Keeping Space - Oakland, a technical and financial assistance initiative she runs within the organization. Tyese breaks down how CAST approaches their work and the nuances of Oakland’s cultural ecology--including hopeful examples of people self-organizing resources to hold onto their spaces. We also talk about cultural equity and creating room for yourself as an artist and creative being within institutions. For more information visit www.cast-sf.org