How the Palo Alto Art Center Transformed Events with Epiphan Pearl-2 Live Streaming

This article by Epiphan explores how the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), a city-run organization focused on arts education and cultural exchange, recently turned to live streaming to increase engagement and accessibility for its events. Facing fluctuating attendance, PAAC needed a reliable, secure, and easy-to-use video streaming solution that integrated with their existing AV setup. With most infrastructure in place, the team selected the Epiphan Pearl-2 hardware encoder for its flexibility, remote management, and professional-grade capabilities.

During International Cultural Exchange Week, PAAC successfully live-streamed a series of events including an artist reception, a texture workshop, and a closing exhibition. Pearl-2 allowed for seamless multi-camera production, remote configuration, and simultaneous streaming to Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. With features like picture-in-picture layouts, HDMI wireless connections, and Epiphan Live for on-site control, the Art Center was able to deliver an immersive virtual experience that rivaled in-person attendance.

The results were immediate. Without any marketing, their streams gained record-breaking live viewers and have continued to generate thousands of on-demand views. The success of the Pearl-2 implementation not only helped PAAC extend its reach but also opened new possibilities for future monetization of virtual events.

Whether you're a city-run organization or a private institution, Pearl-2 offers a scalable solution to elevate your live streaming strategy with professional results and minimal technical hurdles.

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