Manny’s: SF Music Week presents – Saving Space for San Francisco’s Creative Class

What do we do now that artists can’t afford SF? Part of the SF Music Week Series @ Manny’s

As the cost of living and creating in San Francisco continues to rise, artists and cultural workers are being pushed further to the margins, threatening the very creative ecosystem that defines the city. This candid conversation brings together leaders from government, real estate development, artist advocacy, and the music and creative industries to examine the challenges facing artists today and explore innovative strategies for keeping creative communities rooted in San Francisco and the Bay.

With Panelists –

Randall Kline, 1687 Market Street

James Kass, Executive Director, KALW/ Warfield Commons

Peter Kadin, EVP Marketing, EMPIRE

Meg Shiffler, Director, Artist Space Trust

Moderated by Ben VanHouten, Director of Nightlife Initiatives OEWD

This talk is part of SF Music Week at Manny’s which brings the city’s music community together for a set of intimate conversations about where music is right now, and where it’s headed. From the lived experience of going to shows, to the urgent question of whether artists can still afford to call San Francisco home, to the deeply personal songs that shape a life in music, this three-part series centers the voices, stories, and realities behind the sound.