We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, The Lo-Down Culture Cast. The series will feature conversations with people who have been making positive contributions to cultural change in lower Manhattan. We’ll be speaking with artists, musicians, performers, curators, designers and activists. You can listen to it on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-down-culture-cast and you can watch it on our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@TheLoDownNewYork/podcasts
We kicked things off with a conversation with Natalie Kates. She’s the founder of Style Curator, Inc. and co-founder of Kates-Ferri Projects. An early supporter of urban art, Natalie has established herself as a leader in discovering and promoting emerging artists. She has curated numerous exhibitions and site-specific art installations, developed close relations with artists, galleries and museums and produced art events for both corporate and non-profit clients.
In 2020 Natalie Kates, with her husband Fabrizio Ferri, launched Kates-Ferri Projects. A nomadic Artist Residency program committed to supporting and mentoring the next generation of creatives.
Starting in 2022 KATES-FERRI PROJECTS opened their anchor location at 561 Grand Street, NYC, in the heart of the Lower East Side – a creative community that continues to serve as a cultural and artistic incubator.
