Ministry of the Arts

FALL SPECIAL Every day this week we are releasing a special episode that highlights one of five artists from Nashville whose work engages with the environmental themes. The seasons are changing, the holidays are imminent, and it is a good time to reflect on all the relationships we are all constellated into – human and nonhuman alike. These interviews were originally recorded in Spring 2020 Today: Courtney Adair Johnson https://www.courtneyadairjohnson.com/ @courtneyadairjohnson

FALL SPECIAL Every day this week we are releasing a special episode that highlights one of five artists from Nashville whose work engages with the environmental themes. The seasons are changing, the holidays are imminent, and it is a good time to reflect on all the relationships we are all constellated into – human and nonhuman alike. These interviews were originally recorded in Spring 2020 Today: Mclean Fahnestock http://mcleanfahnestock.com/  

FALL SPECIAL Every day this week we are releasing a special episode that highlights one of five artists from Nashville whose work engages with the environmental themes. The seasons are changing, the holidays are imminent, and it is a good time to reflect on all the relationships we are all constellated into – human and nonhuman alike. These interviews were originally recorded in Spring 2020 Today: Patrick Vincent http://www.twinbeepress.com/ @twinbeepress

FALL SPECIAL Every day this week we are releasing a special episode that highlights one of five artists from Nashville whose work engages with the environmental themes. The seasons are changing, the holidays are imminent, and it is a good time to reflect on all the relationships we are all constellated into – human and nonhuman alike. These interviews were originally recorded in Spring 2020 Today: Megan Lightell https://www.meganlightell.com/ insta @meganlightell

FALL SPECIAL Every day this week we are releasing a special episode that highlights one of five artists from Nashville whose work engages with the environmental themes. The seasons are changing, the holidays are imminent, and it is a good time to reflect on all the relationships we are all constellated into – human and nonhuman alike. These interviews were originally recorded in Spring 2020 Today: Caroline Allison http://carolineallison.com/

Sounds of words. Sounds of the time. Sounds of spaces. A sort of DJ set if you will. Almost all of these works were created in or around this unique time of the pandemic. They all contain truth and hope in a paradoxical communion with grief, despair, and longing. These spoken confessions of prose contain a healing quality in and of themselves to be shared with others. You, artists longing to reimagine. Featuring works by spivey k, Courtney Ariel, Josephine Parker, Joel Markus Antson, & Dana Jo Cooley.   With Courtney Ariel as host & introductions by DJSEE   Music & Sound Design by Michael Knight    We are Poiesis. 

Episode 5, Part 1: Features Interview with: Erin Law, MFA: Website Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Twitter Credits: edited by Joel Markus Antson: Instagram  sound design & production by spivey k.: Instagram hosting & musical contribution from Courtney Ariel: Instagram Poiesis social: @PoiesisVDS Email: poiesisvds@protonmail.com

Episode 5, Part 2: Features guided grounding exercise: Erin Law, MFA: Website Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Twitter Credits: edited by Joel Markus Antson: Instagram  sound design & production by spivey k.: Instagram hosting by Courtney Ariel: Instagram Poiesis social: @PoiesisVDS Email: poiesisvds@protonmail.com

This episode features the first episode of the podcast consumedxx, produced by our very own spivey k. This five part documentary tells the stories of three folks who lived and nearly died with eating disorders. The whole series is available now wherever fine podcasts are downloaded - subscribe and listen today! @courtneyarielmusic @sspiveyk @consumedxx @poiesisvds

Poet William Hawkins joins our very own Courtney Ariel for a conversation about his life as a poet and musician and how the body he inhabits has shaped the work he makes. Insta: @poethawkins and @courtneyarielmusic we are Poieisis:  email us at: poiesisvds@protonmail.com

Breath, part II   In this episode we explore breath from a biological, cellular level through the lens of a medical professional working on a Covid 19 unit of a hospital. Lauren Pantazi is a registered nurse in Northeast Florida and the sister of MotA editor & producer, spivey k.   Joel Markus Antson is a spoken word artist sharing his experiences with labored breathing in this episode. You can follow Joel on social media @jmantson   Artwork is by Ezra Howe. With Courtney Ariel as host.  And we are Poiesis:  instagram: @poiesisvds email us at: poiesisvds@protonmail.com

Karla Felecia Scaife is a Millennial. Artist. Writer. Thinker. Joining us for a conversation about breath, in the individual and communal sense, she offers insight into her pathway toward breathing more freely. With a commitment to infusing life where there was once decay, raging against internalized oppression, reminders from Audre Lorde's work, and Musings from the Lighthouse, Karla reimagines and redefines Black bodies as deeply worthy of breath & being.  find Karla's music in all the places where music streams.  here are some: Tidal      Spotify    Apple Music and follow her & her work: Karla Felecia Scaife Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Musings from the Lighthouse Blog Blog Twitter Facebook   we are Poieisis:  instagram: @poiesisvds email us at: poiesisvds@protonmail.com

Ministry of the Arts engages art as theological praxis for imagining, framing, and (re)creating relationships and holistic time, paying particular attention to curiosity and longing. We invite you to join us. First episode drops on September 2nd, 2020. Produced by poiesis at Vanderbilt Divinity School. poiesisvds@protonmail.com Theme music in this episode by Courtney Ariel.