Controversy at Verge Center for the Arts | Wildlife Dos and Don'ts for Fawn Season | Aggie Square’s Callout for Muralists
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Verge Center for the Arts sparks debate about inclusivity in Sacramento’s creative scene. Also, it’s peak time for baby deer - the dos and don’ts during fawn season. Finally, Aggie Square in Oak Park is putting a callout for local muralists.
Controversy at Verge Center for the Arts
Two artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge. Earlier this year, SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) was publicly embroiled in a dispute over keffiyehs. And Wide Open Walls received backlash for overlooking Asian artists in their Lunar New Year and Tết mural. CapRadio Reporter Srishti Prabha shares conversations with leadership at Verge, as well as with local artists of color who argue these issues highlight the need for more inclusive practices in the Sacramento arts scene.
Clarification: Verge communicated their intent to stop pursuing the temporary workplace restraining order before the hearing on April 19. They did not attend the hearing and the restraining order was dropped as a result.
Editor’s Note: The audio portion of this story was originally published on Thursday, April 25, and removed the next day. The audio was re-published on Monday, May 6 after editorial review.
Wildlife Dos and Don'ts for Fawn Season
Spring is the season of new beginnings and that includes a variety of wildlife - like baby deer. Fawns are making their way into the world, and most of the time it is best to honor the “wild” in wildlife, and just leave them alone. But some humans can’t seem to help themselves, and they interfere with Mother Nature. Dave Cook (also known as Deer Dave) is a fawn rehabber at Sierra Wildlife Rescue and joins us as he gears up for another busy season.
Aggie Square’s Callout for Muralists
A major project in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood is putting a call out for local artists. The UC Davis Aggie Square innovation district wants to create two mural projects and is collecting artist applications until May 20 - with an information session on May 1. Donald Gensler is the Arts in Public Places Manager for the city of Sacramento and shares more details on how artists can apply for the projects, as well as the steps being taken to ensure that the selection process is open - and equitable - to artists from all communities and backgrounds.
Editor’s Note: The audio portion of this story was originally published on Thursday, April 25, and removed the next day. The audio was re-published on Monday, May 6 after editorial review.
