We’re kicking off our RISE Arts Talks for 2026 at The Block Club in Encanto with a conversation on The Arts As… COMMUNITY CONNECTOR, moderated by fronteriza artist, curator, and educator Yvette Roman and featuring artists and organizers Cat Chiu, Rich Magale (DREAMS+DUCATS), and Maxx Moses.

RISE Arts Talks is a community dialogue series offering community members, artists, cultural practitioners, arts organizations and administrators, advocates, and others working within San Diego’s often overlooked and under-resourced art and culture communities and audiences a dedicated platform for critical dialogue and action towards greater equity in the arts.

Space is limited; admission is free. Register online to let us know we’ll see you there.

Program
Join us beginning at 6:00 pm for mingling, light refreshments, and a mini-art activity. Panel introductions, conversation, and a Q&A will take place from 6:45 to 8:00 pm.

Venue
We're so pleased to host this conversation with our neighbors at The Block Club in Encanto, which is located at 6403 Imperial Ave, San Diego 92114 (Google Maps | Apple Maps). Parking along both sides of Imperial Ave is unmetered in the area.

RISE Arts Talks—The Arts As... COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

April 8, 2026