We Value
Health & Wellness
Our work is grounded in the belief that the arts are a vital part of any healthy society and their transformative power can strengthen individual and community bonds and support emotional health and well being.
Access
For us, public space is where life unfolds, showcasing the vibrant identity of a city in all its diversity.
Connections
We are passionate about connecting people to each other—and to a shared past, present and future — through arts and cultural programs that celebrate discovery by showcasing the diverse range of artistic expression in our cities, and fostering a culture of innovation, equity, and inclusion.
Listening
We are driven by our enduring interest in people and want to learn from communities what matters most to their residents, business owners, and visitors.
Robin Schatell
FOUNDER/DIRECTOR/CREATIVE PRODUCER
Robin Schatell is a creative producer with over 30 years of experience envisioning, planning, and implementing arts and cultural events, performances, programs, festivals, and community engagement initiatives. Formerly, co-founder of OpenCultureWORKS, Director of Museum Mile Festival for 20 years, Founder and Artistic Director of Riverside Park’s Summer on the Hudson Festival, Executive Director of River To River Festival, Director of Programming for Madison Square Parks’ Mad Sq Art program, Curator of Public Programs for the Van Alen Institute, Managing Director of Performance Space 122, and Ralph Lemon Company, Founder of The Puffin Room, Manhattan Community Board 3 Member, Member of Creative and Independent Producers Alliance (CIPA) and New York Music Producer and Festivals (NYMPF), Contributing Cultural Writer for TheLoDownNYC.com. When programming and producing events, Robin works with a rotating team of curators, production managers, and designers depending on the scope and needs of a project. When providing free technical assistance, coaching, and guidance to individuals, civic groups, and individuals, and stewards of public spaces on live public arts programming, Robin works with a wide and diverse range of people. Robin’s webpage here.
Michelle Leidecker
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERVISOR
With nearly 5 years of social media marketing experience, Michelle creates engaging content and strategies that boost visibility and foster community engagement across many platforms. Her experience includes the Guggenheim museum, Art in Odd Places, Dumbo Business Improvement District, and more. She has also worked in cultural event production with companies like the Bronx Arts Ensemble, The High Line, and others, creating engaging experiences both on and off-line.
Fredy Soberanis
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Along with his brother Fredy runs Soberanis Productions, a full service production company. Fredy is also an experienced Video Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Adobe Premire Cc, Photoshop, After Effects, Logic Pro X, Typography, Mac, Web Design, Art Direction, and Page Layout. Strong media and communication professional graduated from The Art Institute of New York City.
