How we gather is how we citizen

About this episode

The episode explores a reimagined conference in Eliot, Maine, focusing on creativity and community among artists.

We head to Eliot, Maine, where a multiracial, multidisciplinary group of artists have reimagined what a conference can be. At SeaCHANGE , creativity isn’t an afterthought—it’s the starting point. The gathering opens with movement and dance. It invites deep connection through shared meals, collaborative workshops, and artistic expression. And it creates space for belonging, especially for artists of color. Full video viewing options for this story plus links to the Instagram and LinkedIn versions: https://newsletter.baratunde.com/p/how-we-gather-is-how-we-citizen-7th   🧭 More stories and updates: https://stories.howtocitizen.com 🎙️ This story series is a collaborative effort by Shira Abramowitz, Jon Alexander, Elizabeth Stewart, and Baratunde Thurston. Video produced by Tess Novotnoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Baratunde Thurston

Topics covered

• art
• community
• creativity
• belonging
• collaboration
• multiculturalism

Keywords

• Eliot Maine
• SeaCHANGE
• artists
• conference
• creativity
• belonging
• workshops

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SeaCHANGE

Places: Eliot, Maine

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