Buying Local Podcast · Episode 18 · April 1, 2025 · 45 min

S3E18: Uplifting Creative Communities with Philip Casabona

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Philip Casabona, executive director at LARAC. Tune in to hear them discuss supporting and uplifting the local artist community, curating events, obtaining funding for a non-profit, and much more! 0:08 Introducing Philip Casabona? 0:58 What is LARAC 2:12 Phil’s Role at LARAC 3:08 Scissors on the Business Card 4:22 What’s New this Year? 6:10 160-170 Artists, Food Trucks, and Non-Profits 7:14 Make Ideas Tangible 8:24 Driving Traffic 12:30 Change in Downtown Glens Falls 14:38 Vendors: What to Expect? 16:16 Cerrone Commercial 16:41 Most Unique Works 18:13 Zonta vs LARAC Festival 20:42 Events and Shows Outside of the Festival 22:02 Curating a Gallery 24:39 The Human Behind the Art & Realistic Pricing 25:46 Not Everyone can Afford Art 27:30 Funding Breakdown 29:37 Operating Capital 32:35 The Stresses of Being Small Business Owners 35:55 Federal Funding & Grants 39:04 The Current Shows at LARAC 41:35 Where to find LARAC? 43:06 Outro