Artists at Work Speakers Series: J.C. Valdez

Date and Time

• Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026  6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Want front-row insight into the rapidly changing world of journalism? Discover how the future of storytelling is unfolding right now.

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Sitar Arts Center for the next conversation in our 2026 Artists at Work Speakers Series. We’re taking an inside look at the ever-evolving landscape of radio, podcasting, and nonfiction storytelling.

Our guest is A.C. Valdez, an award-winning audio producer who has shaped some of the most influential podcasts and radio projects of the past decade for outlets such as Vox Media, The Atlantic, and NPR, including the Pulitzer-winning podcast, "No Compromise".

In conversation with Sitar alum and actor Nyla Marie Mickel, A.C. will share insights on crafting powerful nonfiction audio and on building stories that resonate.

Whether you’re passionate about the arts, a media consumer, a creative professional, or simply curious about how stories shape our world, this conversation is for you.

This in-person event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited.