In a special Let’s Talk episode, Grace and Alyssa sit down to share some ideas for social engagement, fundraising, and communication during the coronavirus pandemic.

Special thanks goes to Liz Kane and Seattle Symphony for allowing us to interview them and provide their expertise within this episode.

All articles that are mentioned within the episode are linked within the transcription. For more articles and ideas on using virtual solutions in your organization, check out the most recent “Virtual Solutions In The Arts During COVID-19” article.

In this episode, Alyssa interviews Matt Zywica, Dylan Vitone, and Mark Baskinger of MoonArk, the time capsule and micro museum that is scheduled to go to the moon in 2021. Together, they discuss the organizational process of collaborating with up to 300 artists, the challenges of the ten-year-long project, and the final product that will make its way to space.

In this month’s episode of Let’s Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss new projects in robotics and AI art and how it may affect the artists' communities. In addition, they discuss articles that advocate STEAM education and how it may impact future career paths.