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Podcast: cityCURRENT Radio Show
Episode: Contemporary Arts Memphis
Description: Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Derek Patterson, affectionately known as "Patt," Executive Director of Contemporary Arts Memphis (CAM), who highlights the nonprofit organization focused on building community through arts education and developing young artists through direct engagement with visual art. Founded by visual artist Derek Fordjour, CAM offers no cost visual arts programming to high schoolers, including a Summer Fellowship, a Summer Intensive, Teen Art Lab, and Teacher Professional Development. The organization provides comprehensive art instruction across multiple disciplines while helping students develop portfolios for college scholarships and career opportunities. Through its community-focused initiatives and supportive environment, CAM has...