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The Three BellsS6E2: Fostering collective imagination... Conrado Uribe Pereira, Director of Contents, Conexiones CreativasStephanie Fortunato, speaks with Conrado Uribe about the power of networks to break cycles of isolation – and to make “collective imagination” a practical force in how cities evolve. Moving from Medellín to Barcelona to a Latin America-wide network of cultural districts, Conrado reflects on collaboration, governance, and why the real foundations of a district are its people, not its buildings.External references:Conexiones Creativas: Conrado’s organisation, designing and delivering projects to strengthen cultural and creative ecosystems. Plataforma de Distritos Creativos y Culturales: The network platform Conrado describes, supporting exchanges across creative districts in the Americas a...
2026-02-1233 min
The Three BellsWhen there are nine... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells)In this first Reflections of Season 6, Stephanie Fortunato looks back on the curatorial choices that shaped our 2025 season. Reflecting on a year that deliberately centred women and non-binary leaders, she considers what the data on gender inequality tells us, why progress cannot be taken for granted, and how storytelling can help expand our collective imagination of leadership, belonging, and cultural power.External references:The Reykjavík Index for Leadership: background and latest findings for the index referenced in the episode, measuring perceptions of women’s suitability for leadership across 23 sectors (including generational differences).Ruth Bader Ginsburg on...
2026-01-2911 min
Moriarty AudiosSpectre (Sam Mendes 2015)Título original: Spectre
Año: 2015
Duración: 148 min.
País: Reino Unido
Dirección: Sam Mendes
Guion: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth. Personajes: Ian Fleming
Reparto:
Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott, Jesper Christensen, Stephanie Sigman, Tenoch Huerta, Adriana Paz, Domenico Fortunato, Marco Zingaro, Ian Bonar, Tam Williams, Pip Carter, Simon Lenagan, Alessandro Bressanello, Marc Zinga, Brigitte Millar, Adel Bencherif, Peppe Lanzetta, Francesco Arca, Judi Dench,
Música: Thomas Newman. Canción principal: Sam Smith. Tema principal: Monty Norman
Fotografía: Hoyte van...
2025-12-292h 28
The Three BellsA tiny pink hat... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells)In this last Reflections from The Three Bells of our 2025 season, a mural becomes the starting point for a deeply personal exploration of the quiet ways individual stories slip into collective narrative. Through the story of a tiny knit hat, Stephanie Fortunato reflects on Providence as an adopted home, the threads that bind people to place, and the communities we call home.External LinksAS220, Providence: independent arts organisation in Providence.PVDFest: Providence’s annual citywide arts festival.The Avenue Concept: Providence-based nonprofit public art organisation responsible for coordinating the mural installation.Shey Rivera Ríos – Artis...
2025-12-0410 min
The Leadership Project Podcast299. Be the Leader: Lessons in Humanity and Connection with Mick SpiersWhat kind of leader are you becoming: one who earns trust or one who enforces compliance? We take a clear-eyed look at leadership through four lenses—service, courage, resilience, and inclusion—drawing on highlights from Steve Fortunato, Jim Fielding, Kijuan Amey, and Stephanie Chung to turn big ideas into practical actions you can use this week.Steve’s insights on service and storytelling show why facts inform but stories transform, helping teams reconnect to purpose and feel seen. Jim’s journey across Disney and The Gap reveals how authenticity and empathy create safe speed during change...
2025-11-2710 min
The Three BellsS5E11: From natural talent to creative economy… Andrea Dempster Chung, CoFounder & Executive Director, Kingston CreativeOur host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Andrea Dempster Chung, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Kingston Creative, about their long-term strategy to build a cultural district in downtown Kingston – and what it takes to turn natural talent into a thriving creative ecosystem. External references: Kingston Creative – the official site of the initiative.Paint the City – a large-scale mural programme aimed at beautifying downtown Kingston and supporting local artists.Artwalk Kingston – monthly activation by Kingston Creative in downtown Kingston.CreateTech Caribbean – a regional programme launched by Kingston Creative to support creative entrepreneurs through training and access to finance.Climate Change Art...
2025-10-2338 min
2025-10-0910 min
The Three BellsS5:E8 We are fundamentally social creatures... Mouna Andraos & Melissa Mongiat, Co-founders, Daily tous les joursStephanie Fortunato speaks with Mouna Andraos and Melissa Mongiat of Daily tous les jours about their book Strangers Need Strange Moments Together, participatory urban art, and why moments of shared joy between strangers are essential to building healthy, resilient cities.External references: Daily tous les joursStrangers Need Strange Moments TogetherUS Surgeon General Report on the Loneliness EpidemicGCDN Research: Culture, Health, and Cultural DistrictsAbout our guests:Mouna Andraos & Melissa Mongiat, are the co-founders and co-directors of Daily tous les jours, a Montreal-based award-winning art and design studio known for creating large-scale interactive installations t...
2025-07-3139 min
The Three BellsS5:E6 We need earth energy... Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural WorkerOur host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural Worker from Providence, Rhode Island, by way of Borikén. Together, they delve into Shey’s visionary, interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, civic engagement, and cultural advocacy. At the heart of their conversation: storytelling, identity, community, and resilience.External references: About Shey’s Artistic Practice Studio LOBAAntigonx, a queer, Latinx story inspired by the Greek tragedy of AntigoneYoung LordsVioleta ParraJune JordanFrida KahloThe City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT) cultural plan, PVDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Culture ShiftEl...
2025-06-0544 min
The Three BellsPracticing radical joy... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells)In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Stephanie Fortunato explores the power of practicing radical joy as a guiding principle for cultural leadership in an increasingly divided and hostile era where empathy is too often mistaken for weakness...Contributor bio:Stephanie Fortunato is Director of Special Projects of the Global Cultural Districts Network. Her expertise sits at the intersection of cultural planning and urban development, collaborating with local communities on creating policies and partnerships to strengthen neighbourhoods and transform public spaces. +
2025-04-2408 min
The Three BellsS5:E4 Exploring the gendered city... Nourhan Bassam, Founding Director, The Gendered CityOur host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks to Nourhan Bassam, Founding Director of The Gendered City. They discuss the necessity to rethink how cities can be more socially inclusive, the role Cultural Districts can play in promoting that inclusivity, and the many inspiring initiatives Nourhan is championing to push feminist urbanism forward. External references: The Gendered CityThe Gendered City, 2023 bookFEM DESSimone de BeauvoirDolores HaydenCity with a female face: how modern Vienna was shaped by womenThe world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for womenGuest bio:Nourhan Bassam, a feminist urba...
2025-04-1043 min
The Three BellsS5:E2 Holding emotional space... Natasha Sharma, co-Curator, Govandi Arts FestivalOur host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks with Natasha Sharma, co-Curator of the Govandi Arts Festival, about how engagement with the arts and creative interventions can help displaced or overlooked communities reclaim space, agency, and narratives of belonging.
2025-02-1344 min
The Three BellsWe must unleash radical thought... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells)In this first episode of our new format, our host, Stephanie Fortunato, shares her latest reflections on the state of our world and our industry through a thoughtful audio essay: We must unleash radical thought…ReferencesSouthern California wildfires: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2025_Southern_California_wildfiresThe Linotype Daily: https://dwriletterpress.net/the-linotype-daily-1The Linotype Daily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelinotypedaily/Linotype Machine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linotype_machineBrain rot, Oxford Word of the Year 2024: https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/Harry Belafonte’s Speech accepting NAACP Spingarn Medal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6...
2025-01-3011 min
The Education Gadfly Show#953: From Biden to Trump: Rank punditry, with Rick HessOn this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast, Rick Hess, the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Mike and David to discuss education reform (or the lack thereof) during former President Biden’s term and what we might expect from President Trump. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reviews a study on the implementation of college- and career-readiness policies, focusing on the alignment between career and technical education courses and industry-based certifications.Recommended content: Rick Hess, “Miguel Cardona Is America’s Worst Education Secretary,” American Enterprise Institute (October 25, 2024)Dale Chu, “Fault...
2025-01-2233 min
The Business of Dance50 - Bloc Agent: Stephanie Landwehr: "Navigating the Dance Industry with Agent & Former"Episode Summary:
Menina Fortunato interviews Stephanie Landwehr, a seasoned professional in the dance industry, who has worked with top artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Jessica Simpson, and Macy Gray. Stephanie now works as a dance agent with Block Talent Agency, helping dancers advance their careers.
Stephanie shares her journey from a competitive dancer to a choreographer and, eventually, to an agent. She provides invaluable insights into how dancers can advance their careers by building relationships with choreographers, agents, and casting directors. Stephanie also talks about the challenges and trends in the dance industry, including...
2024-12-151h 11
The Three BellsS4:E12 The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning... Rana Amirtahmasebi & Jason Schupbach, Co-EditorsOur host Stephanie Fortunato sits down with Rana Amirtahmasebi and Jason Schupbach, co-editors of The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning, to be released in December 2024. The Handbook is the first survey of the latest and greatest thinking in urban cultural planning in 10 years, exploring approaches to bringing more cultural vibrancy and engagement in sustainable urban development. The book focuses on the spatial and social organization of urban spaces that facilitate artistic production, foster community well-being, and nurture expressions of civic identity.AcknowledgmentThe Handbook is a partnership between the editors and t...
2024-11-2131 minThe Three BellsS4:E9 From New Haven with love... Adriane Jefferson in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoOur host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks to Adriane Jefferson, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of New Haven. They discuss cultural equity planning at a city level, the fundamental shifts it has facilitated for New Haven, as well as the challenges and opportunities of creating a living and actionable plan to create a more equitable and more culturally diverse ecosystem, written for and by the people. External references:City of New Haven Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/arts-culture-tourismCity of New Haven’s Cultural Equity Plan (2022): https://www.newhavenct.gov/go...
2024-08-2939 minThe Three BellsS4:E5 Mastering public spaces... Luisa Bravo in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoOur host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Luisa Bravo, founder and president of City Space Architecture. They discuss principles for designing inclusively and creating moments for sharing and togetherness, and how it takes a village to create successful public spaces – including the importance of working with collaborators that might not agree with you.ReferencesCity Space Architecture: https://www.cityspacearchitecture.org/Mastering Public Space Magazine: https://www.masteringpublicspace.org/Ascoli Piceno: https://www.italymagazine.com/ascoli-picenoJan Gehl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_GehlLife Between Buildings by Jan Gehl: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5597655-life-between-buildingsThe Jo...
2024-05-0940 minThe Three BellsS4:E1 A Feral Commons... Tairone Bastien in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummaryIn the first episode of our 2024 season, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Tairone Bastien, curator of 'A Feral Commons', a global public art co-commission project that examines the often unrecognized co-dependence and open-ended collaborations between human and non-human beings. The project is led by Alserkal Advisory in collaboration with GCDN and with support from UAP – and features site-specific installations located in three cultural districts worldwide: Alserkal Avenue, Kingston Creative, and Victoria Yards.Guest bioTairone Bastien (he/him) is an independent curator based in Toronto and an Assistant Professor in the Criticism an...
2024-01-1847 minThe Three BellsS3:E12 The puppet is innocent... Basil Jones & Adrian Kohler in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoIn the final episode of the 2023 season, our host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks with Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler, founders of Handspring Puppet Company, whose monumental works include War Horse and Little Amal. They discuss the role of puppetry in storytelling, building new audiences, activism and bridging connections between communities. The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio.External references:Handspring Puppet Company: https://www.handspringpuppet.com/Handspring Puppet Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c...
2023-11-2346 min
NHC GOP's PodcastGetting To Know Our Neighbors - Wilmington Municipal Elections 2023Send us a textHow do we know what our community is concerned about for the upcoming municipal elections here in Wilmington? Simple - we go out and ask them!Today we talk with Stephanie Fortunato - Second Vice Chair of the New Hanover County Republican Party. We talk about the necessity of door knocking - even in today's digital age. We discover the areas of concern that the citizens of Wilmington have as we go into these elections, and the various ways we need people to volunteer. Above all, we talk about how Republican valu...
2023-10-1834 minThe Three BellsS3:E9 From Detroit with love... David Cowan in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummaryIn this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP). David expands on the work of DDP in developing public spaces that place the wishes and needs of Detroiters at the forefront. The two go on to discuss the numerous attributes that create a successful vibrant public space; from programming to financial models to public safety, DDP considers it all.External referencesDowntown Detroit Partnership: https://downtowndetroit.org/Dlectricy – outdoor visual light + art celebration: https://dlectricity.com/Beacon Park – new park in Detroit buil...
2023-08-3139 minThe Three BellsS3:E7 A monumental pull... Paul Farber in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoIn this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Paul Farber, Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab. They discuss the origins of Monument Lab and the value of understanding, setting, and respecting boundaries for healthy collaboration. The two also discuss Monument Lab’s Pulling Together – an upcoming public art exhibition taking place from August 18th – September 18th, 2023 – which will bring forward new perspectives on Washington D.C.’s National Mall.External references:Monument Lab’s Website: https://monumentlab.com/Marian Anderson and the Easter Sunday Concert, April 9, 1939: https://youtu.be/XF9Quk0QhSEMore about Marian Anderson, and how she...
2023-07-0638 min
NHC GOP's PodcastRegistering Voters In New Hanover CountySend us a textStephanie Fortunato talks about how the New Hanover County Republican Party will be sponsoring a series of voter registration drives over the summer. Our goal is to get people involved at all levels of government, and to see how Republican values are actually shared by most people. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Cape Fear Boat Brokerage. Whether you are in the market to buy a boat or to sell your own vessel, count on Cape Fear Boat brokerage to provide professional services backed by decades of experience. Call Cape Fear Brok...
2023-06-1423 minThe Three BellsS3:E5 Sustainable development in cultural districts – Helen Kearney & Kat Pegler in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoShort Summary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato talks to Helen Kearney and Kat Pegler, authors of the recently released report: Sustainable Development in Cultural Districts – commissioned by The City of London Corporation with the support of GCDN. References:Sustainable Development in Cultural Districts Report – a report commissioned by The City of London Corporation with the support of GCDN.The Quartier des spectacles – a cultural district in downtown Montreal and a member of GCDN.7 Square Endeavour – a collaboration-driven programme with a mission to sustainably transform seven urban squares around the world.The Rotter...
2023-05-1137 min
Les Mains dans la popMahaut évangélise Stormy Daniels (23 mars)NOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ». 👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz
Cette semaine, la rôtisserie est mise de côté et pour laisser place à l’évangélisation de Stéphanie Clifford, aka Stormy Daniels, ex-star du porno grâce à qui Trump va peut-être enfin aller en prison ! Les Mains dans la pop est une émis...
2023-03-2302 min
Les Mains dans la pop#9 - Révolution, fascination morbide et Stormy DanielsNOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ». 👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz
Notre premier winner de la semaine n’est autre que Pluton qui entrera ce jeudi 23 mars en Verseau, phénomène qui ne s’est pas produit depuis 1789 et donc… la Révolution française ! Les astres essaieraient-ils de nous faire passer un message ? Et parce que...
2023-03-2338 minThe Three BellsS3:E3 Committed to creative resilience – Matthew Ché Kowal & Molly North in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato sits down with Matthew Ché Kowal and Molly North, founders of Majestic Collaborations, a company that takes an experiential learning approach to community preparedness, specifically using music, art, and cultural festivals as an immersive classroom. The three discuss Majestic Collaborations’ Four Pillars model for successful events: Safety, Sustainability, Accessibility, and Community Engagement. References:Standing Rock Protest, 2016 – 2017 protests against the Dakota Access pipeline - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_Access_Pipeline_protestsTour de Fat, bicycle parade by New Belgium Brewing company - https://www.newbelg...
2023-03-1636 min
Les Mains dans la popLes winners et losers de la semaine (23 février)NOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ». 👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz
Cette semaine, c’est Selena Gomez qui, suite à la vague de grossophobie qu’elle subit sur les réseaux sociaux, se voit décerner la couronne de la win. Le deuxième prix revient ex-aequo à une pilule contraceptive actuellement en train d’être développée… pour les hommes. C’...
2023-02-2314 min
Les Mains dans la pop#5 - Selena Gomez, Tayc et Vincent CasselNOUVEAU - Abonnez-vous à Nouvelles Écoutes + pour profiter du catalogue Nouvelles Écoutes en intégralité et en avant premières, sans publicité. Vous aurez accès à des enquêtes, documentaires, séries et fictions exclusives passionnantes, comme « Au Nom du fils », « Roulette russe à Béziers », ou encore « Oussama Le Magnifique ». 👉 https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-dLCvHKUz
Cette semaine, c’est Selena Gomez qui, suite à la vague de grossophobie qu’elle subit sur les réseaux sociaux, se voit décerner la couronne de la win. Le deuxième prix revient ex-aequo à une pilule contraceptive actuellement en train d’être développée… pour les hommes. C’...
2023-02-2341 minThe Three BellsS2:E10 Curating a cultural powerhouse – Simon Cane in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummaryIn this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Simon Cane, Director of Cultural Engagement at University College of London (UCL) and Chair at Kings Cross Knowledge Quarter (KQ). Simon plays a large role in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s development, East Bank, a new cultural and educational powerhouse composed of five organizations located in London, UK. Simon speaks about the benefits and challenges that come with having multiple organizations in one district. He also talks about the different programs and opportunities East Bank has created that promote inclusive growth, diversification within the sector and community engagement. He...
2022-11-2439 min
Success With Jewelry8 - Laryssa and Liz on the Jewelry Brands That Catch Their EyeWelcome to episode #8. This week, we're sharing one of our extended episodes so you can get a preview of what we offer to insiders! In this episode, we talk all about the jewelry brands that catch our eye and why. We cover: What are the things that make a jewelry brand catch our eye? How can other brands catch our eye? What are the "secret ingredients"? What can help create longevity for a jewelry brand, so they're not just a passing interest in the eyes of consumers? We'll also share some specific jewelry brands we love to...
2022-10-1736 min
Success With Jewelry Insiders8 - Laryssa and Liz on the Jewelry Brands That Catch Their Eye (MEMBERS ONLY)Welcome to episode #8. In this episode, we talk all about the jewelry brands that catch our eye and why. We cover: What are the things that make a jewelry brand catch our eye? How can other brands catch our eye? What are the "secret ingredients"? What can help create longevity for a jewelry brand, so they're not just a passing interest in the eyes of consumers? We'll also share some specific jewelry brands we love to follow and why. Please visit SUCCESSWITHJEWELRY.com to join the conversation around this episode and other relevant topics. Links/bra...
2022-10-1036 minThe Three BellsS2:E7 Networks for arts, culture, health, and wellbeing – Rosie Dow in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoEpisode Summary:In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Rosie Dow, Manager of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health at UCL. They talk about Rosie’s new role at UCL, her previous work leading “HARP”, the benefits of singing, as well as the essential role of networks in the field of arts and health. External References:The World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Arts & Health is based at University College London. Health Arts Research People (HARP) – a program that allowed arts interventions to play a more prominent role in the health and wellb...
2022-08-1132 minThe Three BellsS2:E6 Playful public spaces – Ilana Altman in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Ilana Altman, Co-Executive Director, about The Bentway’s artful and playful approach to activating public spaces – as illustrated by their 2021 Playing in Public season and accompanying Play Provocations resource that encourages cities to become more play-friendly. They discuss the evolution of The Bentway as a platform for connected urban life, and the importance of programming public spaces to be not only responsive to the needs of communities, but to also encourage creative practice. Ilana also shares the plans for The Bentway's STREET season, which promises a summer of pu...
2022-05-1954 minThe Three BellsS2:E5 What's in a name? – Linda C. Harrison in conversation with Adrian EllisSummary:In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Linda C. Harrison, Director & CEO, about her bold leadership agenda to transform the Newark Museum of Art into a relational organisation that not merely sits in, but belongs to its community. They discuss the evolution in the Museum’s organisational culture instigated by Linda, both internally and externally – from a significant name change, to an ambitious real estate development plan that aims to diversify income as well as to support downtown Newark’s emergence as a vibrant creative hub. After, Adrian is joined by fello...
2022-04-2855 minThe Three BellsS2:E3 Beyond physical infrastructure – Vilma Jurkute in conversation with Adrian EllisSummary:In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director of Alserkal in Dubai. They discuss how Alserkal’s commitment to facilitating open dialogue, mapping geographies of practice, and building a repository of knowledge for future generations have catalysed the development of a cultural ecosystem that goes beyond physical infrastructure. They also chat about the vital role cultural institutions play in social transformation and fostering a sense of place and belonging. After, Adrian is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on how cultural institutions are...
2022-03-1746 minThe Three BellsS2:E2 We Are Dallas Arts – Lily Cabatu Weiss in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Lily Cabatu Weiss, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. They talk about the importance of collaboration amongst cultural leaders and institutions, especially in times of crisis. Lily shares how an ongoing dialogue between Dallas arts and cultural leaders enabled unprecedented resource-sharing, knowledge transfer, synergy, and increased support from all stakeholders – culminating with the We Are Dallas Arts initiative. After, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Criena Gehrke to discuss key takeaways. Despite the challenges involved in sustaining collective action and vision, they acknowledge its power to produce im...
2022-02-2450 minThe Three BellsS1:E12 Developing and revitalizing communities – Veronica Smith in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Veronica Smith, author of When Communities Disappear. They discuss the interdependent relationship between economic and community development, and emphasize the imperative need to build and sustain healthy communities by being authentic and enabling access to resources. After, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. Through reflecting on Stephanie’s experiences with community development, they concur with the need to build diverse coalitions to foster local ownership and policy decisions that are informed by the plurality of place histories.Re...
2021-12-2341 minThe Three BellsS1:E11 Civic creativity and creative bureaucracy – Charles Landry in conversation with Adrian EllisSummary: In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with author and renowned urban expert Charles Landry. They go over his remarkable career, retracing the route and influences which led him to his famed Creative City concept. They also discuss his current focus on creative bureaucracy – best illustrated by his annual Creative Bureaucracy Festival. After, Adrian is joined by Stephanie Fortunato to explore key takeaways. They discuss the practical applications of Charles’ work, especially as an ethical reminder to cultural institutions to prioritize ideals of openness and curiosity in an increasingly polarized world.DOW...
2021-12-021h 01The Three BellsS1:E10 On storytelling, leadership, and wisdom – Wesley Enoch in conversation with Criena GehrkeSummary: In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with playwright, artistic director, and Indigenous leader Wesley Enoch about the role of storytelling, leadership and wisdom in elevating and amplifying the voices of Indigenous artists and cultures. They also highlight the importance of advocating for the intrinsic value of the arts, particularly in terms of celebrating differences and encouraging dialogue. After, Criena is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They emphasize the critical need to support the next generation of cultural leaders and arts administrators, particularly Indigenous leadership....
2021-11-1156 minThe Three BellsS1:E9 Toward intercultural understanding and empathy – Manal Ataya in conversation with Criena GehrkeSummary:In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with Manal Ataya, the Director General of the Sharjah Museums authority. They discuss the educational value of the arts, particularly in terms of promoting inclusivity and diversity as well as cultivating empathy. After, Criena is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. Drawing on their own experiences, they expand on the importance of the arts in enabling cross-cultural experiences and exchanges – and explore how cultural leaders could create more collective experiences that invite solutions to the social, political, and ecological challenges the world faces today....
2021-09-3059 min
Trending Globally: Politics and PolicyExpand - Ignite - Invite: What Does a More Inclusive Art World Look Like?The past 18 months have been a strange time for art lovers. Museums and galleries have sat empty. Artistic communities have, like all of us, learned to live in isolation. At the same time, though, there’s been a revolution in how we think of public space in our cities and towns. Streets, parks, and even alleyways have turned into our storefronts, our classrooms, and our museums. What do these changes mean for the art world, and for arts’ relationship to the rest of the world?On this episode, Trending Globally partnered with ‘Providence Curates’ to explore t...
2021-09-2226 minThe Three BellsS1:E6 Embedding hope through creative placemaking – Jia-Ping Lee in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Jia-Ping Lee, an urban rejuvenator and place consultant based in Malaysia, about her inspirational journey as a placemaker who has been advocating and creating better places to live, work and play. They discuss the importance of deep listening, care, and hope as values that inform placemaking and placekeeping. Thereafter, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. They further reflect on the significance of hope as well as factors affecting inclusive placemaking today, particularly the long tail of Covid-19. D...
2021-08-0357 minThe Three BellsBonus: Sanjoy K. Roy in conversation with Adrian Ellis – the unabridged editIn this bonus track for Ep 5 of The Three Bells podcast, discover the unabridged edit of our host Adrian Ellis' conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts.
Please note that the audio for this bonus has not been mixed to the same standards as our main episodes.
2021-07-081h 09The Three BellsS1:E5 Opportunity, agility, and resilience – Sanjoy K. Roy in conversation with Adrian EllisSummary:In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, about his relational journey and global experiences in the arts, which highlights the importance of producing cultural programmes that address current social needs, and are co-created with communities. Thereafter, Adrian is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on how Sanjoy’s dexterity during the Covid-19 pandemic reflects the agility and resilience of the arts. They also discuss the pros and cons of different organisational models for the arts, and the importance of...
2021-07-0857 minThe Three BellsS1:E4 Towards transformational cultural leadership – Diane Ragsdale in Conversation with Stephanie FortunatoSummary:In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Diane Ragsdale, Director and Co-Lead Faculty of the Cultural Leadership Program at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, about the need for transformational cultural leadership to ensure the resilience and relevance of the arts and cultural sectors, especially in navigating the Covid-19 pandemic. Thereafter, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on how the Covid-19 pandemic could be a window of opportunity for new forms of cultural leadership to emerge, which will encourage artistic experimentation and maximize th...
2021-06-1756 minThe Three BellsS1:E2 What makes a great city? – Ben Rogers in conversation with Criena GehrkeSummary:In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with urbanist Ben Rogers about the differing factors influencing urban planning and policy today. In particular, they discuss how the pandemic and current political climate have affected cities, and highlighted the importance of long-term urban strategy as well the need to reclaim and democratise public spaces. Thereafter, Criena is joined by fellow host Stephanie Furtunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect upon how this is an opportune moment to reimagine the possibilities for cities to become more community-centric. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPTExternal re...
2021-05-0649 min
Silvie Talks SoulEp.15 The ups and downs of emotional healing w/ Stephanie MinnickJoin us on such an inspiring conversation where Stephanie helps us break down some concepts about trauma, healing and spirituality through her own personal experiences.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/silvietalkssoul/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/silvietalkssoul/support
2021-04-152h 05The Three BellsS1:E0 (pilot): Introducing The Three Bells – Adrian Ellis in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoEp 0 (pilot): Introducing The Three Bells – Adrian Ellis in conversation with Stephanie FortunatoIn this bonus pilot episode of The Three Bells, our host Stephanie Fortunato (Director of the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, City of Providence), speaks with Adrian Ellis, Founder and Chair of the Global Cultural Districts Network. They cover a lot of ground: Adrian's recent move to Italy, his take on the future of international travel and what it means for cities and cultural institutions which rely heavily on tourism, the origins of The Three Bells, the goal of the podcast for GC...
2021-04-1347 min
The WaterFire Ignites Rhode Island Radio ProgramPVDFest and Olneyville’s Ovie Awards Highlight the Best Providence Has to OfferWaterFire Ignites Rhode Island Radio Show – underwritten by National Grid and supported by Lifetime Medical and Emery’s Catering. Hosted this week by Bronwyn Dannenfelser. Podcast: Today we will be speaking with Stephanie Fortunato from the city of Providence about PVDFest 2016 which kicks off this evening and goes through Sunday. The City of Providence will be … Continue reading PVDFest and Olneyville’s Ovie Awards Highlight the Best Providence Has to Offer
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2016-06-0338 min
Driving Participation Podcast: What Is Working in Marketing & Fundraising | Nonprofits | Schools | AssociationsDP 021: Getting to Know Students Before They Become Alumni with Stephanie FortunatoOver the course of a student's time on campus and in their early years after they graduate, Stephanie Fortunato of Neumann University makes sure students see the Alumni office giving first. At every chance, the Alumni, Annual Giving and Career Placement offfices work together to show students that they are part of Neumann forever. Beth and Stephanie talk about the high and low tech ways that Neumann reminds students that support is a two way street.
2014-10-0850 min