The Pulse - Community Builders

06/20/24 • 61 min

Art of the Bay: The Pulse
Where we highlight individuals and organizations who are currently making a great impact within their communities. Each episode we bring together two distinct creatives united by their passion, yet divergent in their journeys, to discover and tell their stories.
On this episode we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with folks who are helping develop their local communities.
In the 1st conversation, our guest host Rayos Magos chatted with special guest Jessica Punzalan. Jessica is the Creative Service Program Manager at Local Color in San Jose. She is also an illustrator who participates in local art events. Rayos and Jessica chat about her early college years, working at museums and life during the pandemic, current and upcoming projects at Local Color, and so much more!
In the second half, we chat with Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza from StackFest. Rosaura is a Creative Director who helps organize several events in Hayward / East Bay. We chat about how she first got into community work, collaborating with local artists and businesses, upcoming StackFest events, and other interesting topics.
If you would like to support the projects they’re currently working on, check out the links below!
Jessica Punzalan
https://www.instagram.com/jesikikay
https://www.localcolorsj.org
Rosaura Figueroa Mendoza
https://www.instagram.com/stackfest.us
https://stackfest.us
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Buzzsprout:
https://artofthebay.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-the-bay-sessions/id1603182171
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2NwBAa4zTzqpS3pTOKExTp
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artofthebayshow
Check out our latest Dine & Draw meetups every 2nd Thursday of the month. RSVP on Eventbrite and join the east bay community for a fun and creative evening!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/grow-canvas-grow-28996610315
© Grow Canvas Grow Productions
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Special Guest Host:
Rayos Magos
https://www.instagram.com/rayos_magos
Sessions podcast episode
Series Music:
Orange Dots
https://orangedots.bandcamp.com
Willie Beats
https://williebeats.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Audio:
Kristine Reyes
https://kristinevoiceover.com/resume
Cover Art:
May M. Lo
Production & Editing:
Super Nando FX
https://www.instagram.com/supernandofx
Additional Production Support:
Danton Thompson
Mark Magpusao
May M. Lo
Sean McDonnell
#artofthebay #growcanvasgrow #aotbthepulse

https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow

https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow

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The Pulse - Premiere episode | Art Educators

Art of the Bay: The Pulse
Where we highlight individuals and organizations who are currently making a great impact within their communities. Each episode we bring together two distinct creatives united by their passion, yet divergent in their journeys, to discover and tell their stories.
On this premiere episode and to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with folks within the art education space.
In the 1st conversation, our wonderful guest host May M. Lo chatted with her fellow studio mate and special guest David Rosales. David has been an educator in the bay area for several years. He is also an illustrator who participates in various local art shows. They chat about how David initially got into teaching, what he finds most rewarding about being an educator, projects he’s currently working on, and so much more!
In the second half, guest host Genevieve chats with our 2nd special guest Justin aka JAMM the Artist. Justin is also an art educator who has been teaching classes and various workshops. They discuss his early days becoming a teacher, growing up with creative parents, teaching during the pandemic, and other interesting topics.
If you would like to support the projects they’re currently working on, check out the links below!
David Rosales
https://www.instagram.com/davidrdraws
JAMM the Artist
https://www.jammtheartist.com
https://www.instagram.com/jammtheartist
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Buzzsprout:
https://artofthebay.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-the-bay-sessions/id1603182171
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2NwBAa4zTzqpS3pTOKExTp
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artofthebayshow
Check out our latest Dine & Draw meetups every 2nd Thursday of the month. RSVP on Eventbrite and join the east bay community for a fun and creative evening!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/grow-canvas-grow-28996610315
© Grow Canvas Grow Productions
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Special Guest Hosts:
May M. Lo
https://www.maymlo.com
https://www.instagram.com/maymloart
Genevieve Inspired
https://www.genevieveinspired.com
https://www.instagram.com/genevieveinspired
Series Music:
Orange Dots
https://orangedots.bandcamp.com
Willie Beats
https://williebeats.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Audio:
Kristine Reyes
https://kristinevoiceover.com/resume
Cover Art:
May M. Lo
Production & Editing:
Super Nando FX
https://www.instagram.com/supernandofx
Additional Production Support:
Danton Thompson
Mark Magpusao
May M. Lo
Sean McDonnell
#artofthebay #growcanvasgrow #aotbthepulse

https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow

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The Pulse - Music Mix

Art of the Bay: The Pulse
Where we highlight individuals and organizations who are currently making a great impact within their communities. Each episode we bring together two distinct creatives united by their passion, yet divergent in their journeys, to discover and tell their stories.
On this episode we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with folks who are a part of the music community.
In the 1st conversation, our guest host Kristine Reyes chatted with special guest Willie Beats. Willie is a musician, 3D digital artist and also hosts his own podcast World of Tomorrow. Willie and Kristine chat about how they initially met, going to beat meetups, what dream projects he wants to work on, and so much more
In the second half, we chat with Tobias Butler from Tuneshine. Tobias is the creator and developer of the devices and app. We chat about his earliest music memories, working at previous companies, the origins of Tuneshine and other interesting topics.
If you would like to support the projects they’re currently working on, check out the links below!
Willie Beats
https://www.instagram.com/themostchillbro
https://williebeats.bandcamp.com
World of Tomorrow podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldoftomorrow
Tobias Butler - Tuneshine
https://www.instagram.com/tuneshine.rocks
https://www.tuneshine.rocks
Parka Parka:
https://www.instagram.com/parkaparkaparkaparka
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Buzzsprout:
https://artofthebay.buzzsprout.com
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-the-bay-sessions/id1603182171
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2NwBAa4zTzqpS3pTOKExTp
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artofthebayshow
Check out our latest Dine & Draw meetups every 2nd Thursday of the month. RSVP on Eventbrite and join the east bay community for a fun and creative evening!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/grow-canvas-grow-28996610315
© Grow Canvas Grow Productions
---------------------------
Special Guest Host:
Kristine Reyes
https://www.instagram.com/kristinepristine
Sessions podcast episode
Series Music:
Orange Dots
https://orangedots.bandcamp.com
Willie Beats
https://williebeats.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Audio:
Kristine Reyes
https://kristinevoiceover.com/resume
Cover Art:
May M. Lo
Production & Editing:
Super Nando FX
https://www.instagram.com/supernandofx
Additional Production Support:
Danton Thompson
Mark Magpusao
May M. Lo
Sean McDonnell
#artofthebay #growcanvasgrow #aotbthepulse