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S6E2: Memphis' Director of Creative and Cultural Economy

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Release Date: 01/24/2025

S6E28: The new executive director of GPAC show art S6E28: The new executive director of GPAC

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Parke Kennedy joins Eric Barnes to talk about her new role with the Germantown Performing Arts Center and the fundraising and effort that goes into their series and performances.

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S6E27: David Lusk Gallery show art S6E27: David Lusk Gallery

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David Lusk joins Eric Barnes to talk about the history of David Lusk Gallery, the artists he represents and the biggest changes he has noticed in the industry.

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S6E26: The new president and CEO of Bridges show art S6E26: The new president and CEO of Bridges

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Sam O'Bryant joins Eric Barnes to talk about the organization's history, its summer programming and his former role at Literacy Mid-South.

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S6E25: Overton Park Conservancy show art S6E25: Overton Park Conservancy

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Overton Park Conservancy's Executive Director Kaci Murley joins Eric Barnes to talk about the status of the Greensward, how the park and the organizations within it work together and the future of Overton Park.

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S6E24: ArtsMemphis reaches a meaningful milestone show art S6E24: ArtsMemphis reaches a meaningful milestone

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ArtsMemphis recently reached a milestone of awarding more than $100 million across Memphis and Shelby County since its founding in 1963. President and CEO at ArtsMemphis Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes to talk about how they support artists and arts organizations and raise funding.

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S6E23: CodeCrew's Hackathon show art S6E23: CodeCrew's Hackathon

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Jean Francois Mahoro and Ashley Weaver with CodeCrew join Eric Barnes to talk about the organization's outreach and their upcoming Hustle & Code Hackathon.

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S6E22: Young Avenue Sound show art S6E22: Young Avenue Sound

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Host Eric Barnes is joined by the Young Avenue Sound co-owner Taylor Berger and co-director of operations Christopher Franklin to talk about the evolution of the studio. 

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S6E21: The Metal Museum's expansion to Overton Park show art S6E21: The Metal Museum's expansion to Overton Park

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Executive Director of the Metal Museum Carissa Hussong joins Eric Barnes to talk about what the expansion to the former Rust Hall means for the museum's programming and discuss the renovation process. 

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S6E20: The Overton Park Shell show art S6E20: The Overton Park Shell

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Natalie Wilson and Yolanda Kelly with the Overton Park Shell join Eric Barnes to talk about the summer schedule, Shell on Wheels and how all of the organizations in Overton Park work together. 

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S6E19: Live at the Garden 2025 show art S6E19: Live at the Garden 2025

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Olivia Wall with Memphis Botanic Garden joins Eric Barnes to talk about what attendees can expect from this season of Live at the Garden and how the series came to be.

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DeMarcus Suggs joins Eric Barnes to discuss his new role with the City of Memphis.