in-depth and experimental coverage of the bay area’s arts and cultural scenes
By Julius Ernesto Rea, with Austin Dean Ashford
Substrate Arts co-founder Julius Rea sits down with As the 2024 Artist-in-residence at Z Space in San Francisco, the critically-acclaimed Austin Dean Ashford shares his philosophy behind his art making.
By Nicole Gluckstern, with Avi Ehrlich
Substrate Arts co-founder Nicole Gluckstern spoke with the instigator of Silver Sprocket, Avi Ehrlich, about the balance between community benefit and commercial enterprise, and how the comic book industry can learn from the indie music scene.
By Hiya Swanhuyser, with Ani & Bonnie Bonani
Substrate Arts co-founder Hiya Swanhuyser talks to Ani & Bonnie Bonani about the history behind Petaluma’s inclusive queer arts space: Slough City Studios.