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 David John Chávez, with Jeffrey Lo
Substrate Arts co-founder David John Chávez sits with Bay Area theater maker Jeffery Lo about his career and the state of local arts producing.
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.
By David John Chávez
Three female and queer DJs flip the script on who can lead the way in the Bay Area music scene.
DJ Lady Ryan, DJ Del and DJ DeeAndroid make the Bay Area a better, more badass place, one mix, scratch, one track at a time. Or maybe even four at a time.
By Nicole Gluckstern
Mission District Filmmakers Mike Kuchar, Maria “M” Judice and Naomi Garcia Pasmanick are keeping the DIY spirit alive.
Representing three generations of filmmaking, these three artists have carved out their own creative niches; each one embodying a neighborhood that embraces its original thinkers and gives them the space to manifest their own liberation.
By Julius Rea, with ShawnJ West & Charles Lewis III
How do we give criticism and stay supportive of our arts community?
A Substrate Arts co-founder sits down with a local arts writer and theatre-maker to discuss theatre criticism in the Bay Area.
By Julius Rea, with H.P. Mendoza
The poetic prince of SF independent film paints the picture of his illuminating career trajectory.
Substrate Arts co-founder Julius Rea spoke onstage with San Francisco-based filmmaker H.P. Mendoza as he tours his newest film, “The Secret Art of Human Flight.”
By David John Chávez, with Alan Quismorio
A longtime pillar of Bay Area theatre looks in the past and hopes for the future.
The Chikahan Company co-founder Alan Quismorio sits down with David John Chávez to unpack the state of theatre-making and the power of Filipino narratives.
By Julius Rea, with with Michael Arcega, Paolo Asuncion & Rachel Lastimosa
An American-mad motorcycle transforms into a healing container for Filipino lives.
Substrate interviews the creators behind TNT Traysikel, a mobile installation uplifting history, shared grief, and collective joy.