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Artists Breaking Barriers - Promo

Promo - A documentary exploring how young local artists are using their creativity for civic engagement, identity expression, and social change. This one-hour special highlights the stories of six exceptional young artists from across the Redwood Coast region whose work challenges societal norms, uplifts marginalized voices, and inspires positive connections in their communities. 

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Meet the Artists

Arpita Panta and Julia Oberlander

Founders of Arcata High School’s Fiber Arts Club, weaving creativity to benefit Doctors Without Borders.

Savannah Burke

Visual artist exploring teen mental health.

Sage Alucero Juarez

Multimedia artist honoring sustainability, Queer communities, and Mexican heritage through bold and personal art.

Grayson Johansen 

Poet and open mic organizer creating space for First Nations and other underserved communities.

Olivia Gibson

Poet, drag performer, and musician honoring First Nations, Two-Spirit, and Transgender communities through personal self-expression.

 

Produced with support from the PBS Election and Civics: Station Engagement Grant, ArtistsBreaking Barriers is part of KEET’s mission to uplift local stories, engage young people, andfoster meaningful civic dialogue through public media. In addition to the full broadcast, shortdocumentary segments will air on KEET PBS as interstitials and be shared widely through socialmedia.