Arts, advocacy, and a little wine country flair

Issues and Ideas by KCBX

Oct 8, 202559:00Government & Organizations

David McAbee sits down with Jordan Chesnut, executive director of the SLO County Arts Council, to talk about National Arts and Humanities Month. She also shares the data from the 2025 Arts and Culture Economic Impact Rep...

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