In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Jeffery Kin sits down with Sarah Wertheimer, President & CEO of Embracing Our Differences, to discuss the power of art in fostering inclusion, kindness, and community engagement. Sarah shares insights into the organization's impactful exhibitions, including their expansion to St. Pete and Michigan, and the exciting future plans for a new affiliate in Cleveland.
The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a nonprofit arts organization, the importance of civil discourse in our world, and the role of volunteers and board members in making a difference. Jeffery and Sarah also reflect on the intersection of arts and activism, the resilience required to push forward creative ideas, and how embracing diversity can inspire meaningful change.
Tune in to learn how Embracing Our Differences is building a bigger table—one that welcomes everyone to engage with art and dialogue in a way that transforms communities.
Embracing our Differences Website
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Sarah Wertheimer, President & CEO of Embracing our Differences
(05:00) Handling adversity
(07:10) What is Embracing our Differences?
(09:25) Reading to students
(11:00) Dealing with differences
(12:35) Opening Day of Embracing our Differences
(15:50) Cutting through our differences
(18:10) What are you looking forward to this year?
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