About

ME’DI.ATE Art Group is a San Francisco non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization that incites innovative ideas through works from diverse artists, mediums and places. Founded in 1998 and incorporated in 2011, ME’DI.ATE connects these experiential arts to new and diverse audiences through the initiation of exhibitions, products and live events.

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ME’DI.ATE’s projects challenge perspectives to inspire new and unique experiences within ourselves and the world around us. Our goal is for audiences to look beyond the surface, and look deep into ideas and works critically, imaginatively and without limitation.

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ME’DI.ATE produces the innovative arts festival, Soundwave, to explore our infinite connections to sound, (www.projectsoundwave.com) (2002-present) and created The.ME.Project to explore the evolving human condition (www.meproject.com) (1998-2002).

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Contact us:
925 Mission Street, Suite 109
San Francisco, CA 94103
T. 415-484-6278
connect@me-di-ate.net

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VOLUNTEER STAFF Alan So Founder, Executive & Artistic Director Alan is an artist, designer, and cultural producer supporting innovative art for over 14 years. He founded MEDIATE in 1998 and led its incorporation in 2011 to give diverse artists a forum to create and disseminate works to a world in desperate need of innovative ideas. In 2002, Alan started what is now known as Soundwave Festival and has been a guest speaker at educational institutions and conferences such as the California College of the Arts, DIY Workshops, and the Symposium of Independent Arts and review panelist for the City of Oakland’s Cultural Funding Program. His work has been featured on PBS, San Francisco Magazine (Best of 2007 Award), SF Chronicle, SF Bay Guardian, 7×7, SFWeekly, BBC Radio, NPR, amongst others. . Jorge Bachmann Technical Director & Resident Artist Jorge is a sculpture, photo-based and sound artist. Since the early 80’s, he has collected field recordings and exhibited and performed across North America, Europe, Japan and South America. He is the co-founding member of the MEI.collectiv and has created works for the MoBu Dance Group and the San Francisco Electronic Music Festival, amongst others. Jorge began as a performing artist in Soundwave ((1)) in 2004 and became Technical Director and Resident Artist in 2005. . Lillian Le Production Director Lillian is an Art and Music Appreciator and has been a Project Manager at many dynamic companies in health and technology over the past 10 years. She is currently Project Manager at Shutterfly. She started as a Soundwave volunteer in 2008. Since 2009, she has managed all ME’DI.ATE productions, keeping the team on task and on schedule. Lillian is responsible for festival organizers’ tasks and schedules, artist and vendor needs and contracts. . Estelle Fabre Event Manager Estelle knows how to make things happen. By day, she is a design consultant and manager for Helga Horner Interior Design. By night, she makes MEDIATE events come to life, managing over 30 events since 2006. Melissa Gonzales Communications Manager Melissa is an art and audiophile. With a background in photography and marketing, Melissa immerses herself in the art of sound. Her previous work experience includes being the Communications Manager at GenAudio and volunteering at Women’s Audio Mission, amongst others. She volunteered for MEDIATE in 2010 and became Communications Manager in 2011. . DeeDee Abrahamzon, Development Manager DeeDee joined ME’DI.ATE in 2011 and  currently resides in San Francisco, the city she has been drawn to since childhood.  Passionate for all forms of art, DeeDee brings over 27 years of Marketing Communications, Project Management, Product Marketing and Business Development experience to the ME’DI.ATE table and holds Financial Marketing degree from Pomona College, Clairmont, CA. . Marcell Neri, Communications Manager Marcell presently practices in San Francisco as a health law litigator. Marcell started as Communications Manager with ME’DI.ATE in 2011. He has a lifelong love of music and art and plays the piano, guitar and the drums.  Marcell’s creative curiosity also extends to the role music plays in contemporary culture; he details his observations in a blog he co-writes with another music aficionado. . Lauren Sapala, Administrative Manager Lauren has worked for a few unconventional companies, including a private detective firm and three different startups. She founded Write City, a creative writing group in San Francisco with a sister group in Seattle and also works at the Exit Theater in San Francisco as a volunteer. She joined ME’DI.ATE in 2011.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tracy Paulding, President Creator and Director of COOK! culinary programs for young chefs, Paulding & Company, A Creative Kitchen Jeff Ray, Vice-President Artist, musician, filmmaker, writer, and activist, Founder & Executive Director of Mission Creek Music & Arts Festival John Moore, Treasurer Actor, singer, director, dramaturge, Associate Director at Urban Opera and Artistic Associate of Central Works Theater Company) Elise Baldwin, Secretary Intermedia Artist, Audio Director at Electronic Arts

. Alan So Founder of MEDIATE Art Group, Creator of the Soundwave Festival Louis Armstrong Oceanographer, water resources specialist, Senior Vice President for URS Maya Stein Poet, published author, writing teacher, chef, and renegade hair stylist Luc Meier Interdisciplinary programs Manager at swissnex San Francisco

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Supporters

Thank you to past and present sponsors, supporters, volunteers and donors. We literally would not be able to do this without you.

foundations and sponsorships

San Francisco Arts Commission, Black Rock Arts Foundation, Japan Foundation, City Sightseeing San Francisco, Sennheiser USA, Zellerbach Family Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Rainbow Grocery Co-operative, Meet the Composer MetLife Creative Connections Program, SF Bay Area Chapter of the American Composers Forum, Canada Council for the Arts, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation, TeacherBus, Leo’s Pro Audio, Meyer Sound Laborartories, CRE Computer and Audio/Visual Solutions, The M-Line, Trader Joe’s, The Lab art.re.grup inc. (fiscal 501(c)3 sponsor 2007-2010), Thingamajigs inc. (interim fiscal sponsor 2011)

donors

Elise Baldwin, James Demuth Design, Benoit & Johanna Berthoux, Avontus Software, Barry Threw, Tom Gilhuley, Tatiana Tilley, Michael Smith, Vicki Wong & Meomi Design, Doug Dertinger, Kyra Baele, Ann & Tom Bishop, John Moore, Wilma Mason, Mick Goldwater, Andrew Harvill & Mark Mancao, Trey Butler, Max Sarrazin, Daniel Hillreigel,  Damon Crain, Jason O’Toole, Jeffery Johnson, Estelle Fabre, Michael Shipley and many anonymous donors

volunteers

Michael Smith, Jackie Holland, Robin Dee, Maria Mouk, Jeff Callen, Jeffrey Schwartz, Carolyn Kim, Wilma Mason, Lori Filocamo, Thomas Pontailler, Jeff Johnson, Tony Meredith, Darin Little, John Moore, Kelly Cheung, Chen Zang, Anne Chao,  Jesse Martinez, Michael Poulton, Raub Roy, Dianne Eveland, Sunny Medwed, Melissa Gonzales, Kapi’olani Lee, Amy Bergstein, Lindsay White, Antonio Verdeazul, Natasha Turnquest, Laura Levinsohn, Meghan Peel, Angela Milash, Melissa Federico, Max Sarrazin, Matt Davignon, James Butler, Klover Kim, Daniela Ogden, Richard Park, Mike, Anna Isaksons, Phyllis Oscar, Lance Grabmiller, John Crowe, Joycelyn Lee, Maya Stein, Matt Hazelrig, James Cairns, Kyra and Liv Baele, Adam Stein, Rowena Raborar, Lauren Owen

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