SacTown Talks

#24 - David Sobon

Episode Summary

David Sobon is the Founder of Wide Open Walls, Sacramento’s mural festival. We talk about how art can activate and transform public spaces, and look at a couple of our favorite murals around town. Finally, we wrap up by discussing some of our favorite places to eat and drink in town

Episode Notes

David Sobon is the Founder of Wide Open Walls, Sacramento’s mural festival. We talk about how art can activate and transform public spaces, and look at a couple of our favorite murals around town. Finally, we wrap up by discussing some of our favorite places to eat and drink in town

SHOWNOTES:

INTRO - How’d you get the idea for Wide Open Walls?

1:30 - The alleys of Sacramento

4:00 - How it works

9:00 - Bringing in a dozen sculptures from Burning Man

16:00 - The Lady Gaga Mural on 7th and L

28:00 - Its a little bit Kitschy but I think that’s okay

30:00 - The arts commission does EPIC projects

40:00 - Attracting Bay Area Talent

52:00 - Our favorite places to eat and drink non Sacramento