The event prompted a series of performances and talks that\u00a0translated\u00a0some of the most authentic experiences from locals of diverse backgrounds. Shared stories opened lenses of perspective on true tales of laughter, love, and sometimes pain. This collage of performances relayed the lives and identities of Oaklanders through authenticity and the art of expression through storytelling. This unique occasion was designed for both audience enjoyment and interaction. Guests walked, sat, stood, and moved alongside performers through the heart of Oakland as they listened to the intimate stories of residents who had previously participated in guided workshops hosted by local organizations and the SPACES art team in preparation for their story sharing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
SPACES: Oakland highlighted the works of local artists and residents including Villa San Francisco\u2019s\u00a0opening artist in\u00a0residence for the 2021-2022 season, Sarah Crowell. Crowell is the lead and associate artist at the performing dance company,\u00a0Kaimera\u00a0Productions<\/a>, who produced SPACES: Oakland in partnership with the\u00a0Oakland\/Saint-Denis<\/a>\u00a0cooperation project of\u00a0Villa San Francisco<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0City of Oakland Cultural Affairs<\/a>,\u00a0Destiny Arts Center<\/a>,\u00a0BANDALOOP<\/a>,\u00a0Downtown Oakland Association<\/a>, The\u00a0Townfolk\u00a0Project, and\u00a0YR Media<\/a>. Coproducers\u00a0also\u00a0included the French American Cultural Society, the\u00a0Institut\u00a0Fran\u00e7ais, California Humanities, and\u00a0L\u00e9gendes\u00a0Urbaines.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":58359,"menu_order":0,"template":"","app_discipline":[231,227],"app_city_tax":[225],"app_event_type":[243],"class_list":["post-58363","app_event","type-app_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","app_discipline-audiovisual","app_discipline-performing-arts","app_city_tax-sf","app_event_type-performance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n