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Wednesday, May 7th from 7pm to9pm

Join KEET PBS for a special screening and community discussion of Artists Breaking Barriers — a bold new documentary uplifting the voices of six remarkable young artists living along California’s Redwood Coast.
 These aren’t just artists—they’re changemakers. Through poetry, visual art, fiber craft, drag performance, and music, they explore identity, challenge injustice, and ignite powerful conversations in their communities.
 Whether you're a parent, educator, artist, activist, or just curious about what the next generation is thinking, this film invites you to pause—and truly listen.
 You’ll gain an honest, moving glimpse into how youth today navigate mental health, climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous identity, and belonging—through their eyes and in their voices.

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Saturday, May 10 from 5pm to 8pm - 400 West Harding Avenue Crescent City, CA 95531

Join KEET PBS for a special screening and community discussion of Artists Breaking Barriers — a bold new documentary uplifting the voices of six remarkable young artists living along California’s Redwood Coast.
 These aren’t just artists—they’re changemakers. Through poetry, visual art, fiber craft, drag performance, and music, they explore identity, challenge injustice, and ignite powerful conversations in their communities.
 Whether you're a parent, educator, artist, activist, or just curious about what the next generation is thinking, this film invites you to pause—and truly listen.
 You’ll gain an honest, moving glimpse into how youth today navigate mental health, climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous identity, and belonging—through their eyes and in their voices.

Register Now!

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.