Podcasts about art educator

The 2024 Florida Prize exhibition at the Orland Museum of Art introduced your boy, JBarber, to 10 fantastic artists in the state of Florida. We got the People's Choice Award winner from that show, Njeri Kinuthia, on the Noize today. Her work is centered around her experiences growing up in Kenya and the ways she wrestles with culture, religion and social norms. Njeri talks about her love of drawing, her complex relationship with religion, and the ways her art helps her build a sense of self. We go through the details of some of Njeri's amazing work in the show including Njeri the Great, Nyumba, and Smothered II. Plus some stories about Njeri being a pastor and throwing shade with fabrics. Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 188 topics include:coming to New York from Kenyafinding freedom in the clothingwrestling with cultural norms in artthe importance of drawingfemale oppression 2024 Florida PrizeNjeri Kinuthia bio:Njeri Kinuthia was born and raised in Kenya. She received her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from Machakos University, Kenya. Njeri moved to the U.S. in 2021 to pursue her MFA at the University of Central Florida, funded by the Provost's Fellowship Award. Her artistic merit has been recognized with awards, including the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art People's Choice Award, the 2024 University of Central Florida Outstanding Graduate Creative Research, the 2023 Éclat Law Prize, the 2023 United Arts Public Art Award, the 2023 Innovation in Arts Award, among others. Njeri has exhibited her work in various shows and galleries, including the ongoing Florida Prize at the Orlando Museum of Art, and a solo exhibition at Snap! Gallery in Orlando. She has also showcased her art in international settings, including Norway. Njeri is also an Art Educator teaching at the University of Central Florida. Her work explores themes of self-reflection, feminism, and the suppression of women perpetuated by cultural and societal norms. Njeri has also shared her insights through artist talks and interviews, further contributing to the discourse on the role of art in society. See more: Njeri Kinuthia website + Njeri Kinuthia's IG @njeri_artistarFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

Ashlee Vivo is a full time arts educator who wanted to learn online marketing to not only build her own online business but to assist her partner's marketing efforts with his painting business. Tune in live to hear how she gained 12k followers in 2 months! Subscribe to Legendary Marketer on Youtube Follow Legendary Marketer on Facebook Follow Ashlee on Instagram

To connect with Liz, visitAbout “ALONG THE CIMARRON” @ THE STUDIO, TULSA https://www.lizdueck.com/eventsAbout her Mindful Painting Workshop at The Studio on April 27th from 3:00 to 4:00 pmhttps://www.lizdueck.com/shop/mindful-painting-workshophttps://www.lizdueck.com/https://www.instagram.com/lizdueckart/Liz Dueck is a Nature Artist, Art Educator, Trail Guide, and the co-curator of “Along the Cimarron”. She primarily works in oil painting, charcoal and natural materials. Her creative practices are all based on exploration and connection. Along with displaying her work in galleries and curating exhibitions, she regularly leads Art Hikes in the Tulsa and Sand Springs area. Dueck's passion lies in interchangeably connecting art, nature and people together.Dueck graduated with a BFA in Studio Art, a Teaching Certification in Art and a minor in Art History from Oklahoma State University in 2017. She worked for OSU's Art Department in her time there as a student as well as upon graduation as the Education Coordinator of the Prairie Arts Center. She now teaches art at the Tulsa Boys' Home, volunteers as a Trail Guide at the Keystone Ancient Forest leading monthly Art Hikes and resides in the forests of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 

Jessica Russo Scherr is an artist known for her large-scale paintings and social media videos that demystify art making. Her paintings intertwine her love of art history, travel, memory, and motherhood in a manner that often blends represented reality to such a degree that the visuals combine into plays of abstraction. Jessica is an International Baccalaureate Art Educator who challenges her students to create large-scale paintings and to understand their work in the context of art history. As a dedicated creator and as a teaching tool, she can't help but create her paintings in the same space as her students. Her media presence is full of honest experiences of succeeding and failing using materials like Gelli printmaking sheets or more traditional art-making methods. The Fulbright Grant she received earlier in her career set her on a track of international art education and art creation ventures that continue into her life now.  Jessica lives with her two kids and her husband in Germany where she teaches at the Frankfurt International School and continues to influence and share her passion for art with others. Jessica's creative life can be followed at @bluelavaart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestolenhourspodcast/message

Welcome to Season 3 of Witches, Bitches and Dead People! This week Jami chats with Eileen Healey about stripping away the programs and expectations of society and allowing yourself the grace of being who you are. Eileen leads many women on this journey as she shares insights from the Human Design Chart process. Eileen Healey is a Personal Expansion Coach, Human Design Specialist, Author, and Art Educator. She empowers women to unapologetically step into their power and purpose, at any age and stage of life. Her unique approach with her clients includes traditional coaching techniques combined with Human Design, Spirituality and Creative Expression.  Learn more about Eileen and her offerings at www.momonashelf.com

Jessica Panicola holds a BFA in Studio Art, an MAT in Art Education, and an MFA in Design for Social Innovation. Jessica previously worked as an international Art Educator for grades K-12 in South Korea, Morocco, and Bolivia and she completed an artist residency in Turkey. What excites Jessica most about clay is where it intersects with Design and Innovation, and the new, exciting possibilities that emerge in this space. http://ThePottersCast.com/1006

Julie Wood, owner of The Leading Edge, began her career as an Art Educator. An avid interest in interior design led her to enroll in the Interior Design program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. While at NHIA, her love of fabric and sewing translated perfectly into a career creating window treatments. Since she launched her business in 2006, she has specified her services largely to the interior designer. Julie enjoys assisting designers in creating spaces for clients that far exceed both client and designer expectations. Julie understands the importance of fresh and unique treatments and continues to enhance her knowledge through webinars, workshops, and classes. Julie is constantly learning new methods and techniques to incorporate into products, and she often passes along those tips to her interior designers. Links and Resources;   HGTV White House Christmas Episode 385 - Julie Wood Johanna Burke - Burke and Pryde

This episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Pam Kravetz. Pam Kravetz, “a mural makin', street paintin' quilt sewin', yarnbombin', curatin', flashmobin', tutu wearin' rootin' tootin' art monster.” She is a regionally & nationally recognized visual artist with more than 50 art exhibits & installations.Pam is the epitome of “come join me” for all the fun! Pam is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where May 21st is officially Pam Kravetz Day and after our conversation, I'm sure you'll understand why she is celebrated not only by her city, but also by anyone who meets her. She is an advocate and empowers those around her. She did throughout her k-12 teaching career and she continues to do so through her collaborative art making process, known as Pam & Co.We cover so much of Pam's amazing life in this conversation: from elementary art teaching to advocacy to starting her own synchronized swimming team and becoming a lifeguard at age 61! Give yourself the gift of getting to know Pam through this conversation. Please enjoy this conversation with Pam Kravetz. To learn more about Pam, check out her instagram @pamkravetz and her soon to be revealed new website pamkravetz.comStudio Mix #13 :|: Pam Kravetz These Boots Were Made For Walkin' by  Nancy Sinatra Brick House by The Commodores Talk to the Animals by Rex Harrison (Dr DoLittle) Love Shack by The B52's Ohio River by Jake Speed & the FreddiesListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4roohnY6SPlTkj61moO2I2Pam Kravetz's Biography:Pam Kravetz - She's a mural makin', street paintin' quilt sewin', yarnbombin', curatin', flashmobin', tutu wearin' rootin' tootin' art monster. She is a regionally & nationally recognized visual artist with more than 50 art exhibits & installations.With Pam, Contemporary Art is not a spectator sport – it is understandable, accessible, interactive and community oriented. Truly, she is inspired by the beauty in the chaos of the everyday. Her artwork ranges from street art, Artworks installations at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital to monumental Memory Quilts in the lobby of the Contemporary Arts center. Recently Kravetz was the Art Director for The Blink Parade, a Board Trustee for Artworks ,The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Ish Festival, HRC (Human Rights Campaign), and was a Co-Onsite Liaison for the National Council for the Ceramics Arts (NCECA) Conference in Cincinnati.She is the creator & face of CAC-tV and the curator of the live art performances. Her alter ego, Pinky Shears is the notorious Mastermind of the Yarn-Bombing Collective – the Bombshells of Cincinnati and the performance art collective The Polyester Spy Club. Her current exhibit on view at the Cincinnati Art Museum Rosenthal Education Center – Ace Ramone, Mr. Doodle-Boy & the Peanut puts the best parts of herself & her art into an interactive wonderland. Her interactive exhibition, I Think My Uncle Gershun Was A Golem, at The Weston Art Gallery in Cincinnati, Ms. Kravetz used her artist voice and platform to talk about her family, her Jewishness and antisemitism. Currently, she has an installation at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center in the Creativity Center's UnMuseum, titled Pinkolicious Pamajama's House of Wonder and Silly Scooter's Playhouse. Kravetz is also a CityBeat newspaper Best Artist of 2022, an Enquirer Cincinnati Women of the Year 2017. She has numerous awards and recognitions as both an artist and art educator. Pam is always up for the next larger-than-life art bonanza!!Episode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by professional Potter, Author, and Art Educator, Steven Branfman. Steven lost his son to cancer more than 17 years ago. In the aftermath, as part of his grieving process, he made 365 Japanese style tea bowls, called chawan. Listen in to this moving conversation about making art through the grieving process as a way to heal and learn about Steven's thought-provoking journey and process.

Hear this inspiring conversation with William Adkins  his intriguing journey from art school graduate to a remarkable teacher in Dallas ISD and his adventures in retirement. His fascination with art and global education was not only unique but also extremely impactful, leading him to a Fulbright Fellowship and a journey to Japan that would dramatically shape his approach to teaching. As he opens up about his experiences, it's hard not to be inspired by how he globalised his classroom, encouraging young people to think beyond their immediate surroundings and gaining international fellowships along the way.As William transitioned into retirement, he adopted a fascinating mantra - "negative split". This mantra, along with his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, shaped his outlook on retirement. In our chat, we discuss these influences, his thoughts on retirement, and his newly found love for hiking Camino de Santiago, a challenging pilgrimage route in Northern Spain. The tales of his hike, the challenges he faced on the trail, and the invaluable lessons he learned about slowing down and truly living in the moment, provide a compelling insight into his life post-retirement.William's journey doesn't stop there. His future plans include a potential move to Mexico, running another marathon, and expanding his YouTube channel titled "I'm Not Dead Yet!" Inspired by a Monty Python reference, it's clear that William's sense of humour and zest for life are guiding him through his retirement journey. His captivating blend of artistic pursuits, global education, challenging hikes, and unique retirement plans make for a truly captivating conversation. So join us as we explore William's fascinating journey, wishing him the best as he embarks on this new chapter of life.William's blog;https://www.nobodog.com/www.undercurrentstories.com

Julie Wood, owner of The Leading Edge, began her career as an Art Educator. An avid interest in interior design led her to enroll in the Interior Design program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. While at NHIA, her love of fabric and sewing translated perfectly into a career creating window treatments. Since she launched my business in 2006, she has specified her services largely to the interior designer. Julie enjoys assisting designers in creating spaces for clients that far exceed both client and designer expectations. Julie understands the importance of fresh and unique treatments and continues to enhance her knowledge through webinars, workshops, and classes. Julie is constantly learning new methods and techniques to incorporate into products, and she often passes along those tips to her interior designers. Links and Resources; #7 - Julie Wood #157 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Renee Rucci and Julie Wood  

What does an artist do? How do you get your ideas on what to create? Why should people looking into making art? How does art make a real difference to the world today? Is being an artist a good business to get into? If I wanted to be an artist what steps should I take to get started. All these questions and so much more will be answered by Art Educator and Artist Susan Drayton. You can visit https://enchantedwingsllc.com/ and learn all about her work.

Beth Burkhauser, Executive Director & Founder of the Interdependence Hexagon Project; Elizabeth Hughes, Director of Communications at The Earth Conservancy in Luzerne County; and Nancy Petalver, Art Educator in the Scranton School System, speaking about the Hexagon Project and its annual art exhibition to celebrate Interdependence Month. The show will open on September 1, 2023, and run through the month at ArtWorks, 236 Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton. Throughout September, a series of free hands-on environmentally-themed workshops will be offered. Registration is required. For more information: www.HexagonProject.org/

Harley Weigle is a Ceramic Artist and Art Educator interested in functional vessels as a bridge to deepen relationships and explore identity. Harley received his bachelors of Fine Arts from Shippensburg University and attended the University of Florida for a Post-Bacc in Ceramics. This fall Harley will graduate from Kutztown University with his Masters in Art Education. http://ThePottersCast.com/951

New Orleans-based visual artist and art educator, Sara Hardin creates paintings that explore the connection between place and memory. She synthesizes collage, painting, and digital media to investigate this relationship. Pulling from both personal and collective recollections, she brings awareness of the space and the unique intricacies of the human experience; the ticks, the quirks, and the machinations of everyday life. Her work plays with the unique characteristics and culture of New Orleans, her hometown. Sara enjoys investigating new places and learning about the people that occupy that space. Her inspiration comes from her surroundings, and she captures the beauty in her everyday world as a crucial element of her art. She then takes that beauty and builds a collaged space, filled to the brim with memory and ritual. Sara's work is a cacophony of recollection, color, expressive brush strokes, and the enigmatic nature of our lived experiences.Sara graduated from the University of Louisiana in 2016 with her degree in Arts Education. From here, she began teaching visual arts at the secondary level. From 2019 to 2020, Sara took part in several group exhibitions and was a member of the Basin Arts Artist Collective in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 2021 she was awarded a fully-funded artist residency in VanCleave, Mississippi. Sara graduated with her Master's in Fine Arts, with a concentration in painting, at the University of New Orleans in 2023, where she was conferred numerous Graduate Assistantship Awards. She is currently being represented by M Contemporary in New Orleans and working as an Art Educator in the greater New Orleans area.Sara HardinSRTN

Brian O'Boyle is a dedicated Artist and Art Educator who taught for over a decade in Paterson, NJ, and is now working at Bogota High School.  His entrance into public school art education was the artist's roundabout method into it all called the Alternate Route. Starting his working life as a Kean University-trained artist prior to getting certified to teach helped him to enter the teaching world as a working artist who consistently creates characters with found objects, paint, and his pure imagination combined. His portfolio consists of objects that are truly more relief sculptures than just simply paintings. His characters painted on skateboards, street signs, and old wood come to life as if his cartoon-like personas could not be constrained to only existing on a page or on a screen. He discusses how those who handed him the keys to his own creativity during his undergraduate and early career life have led him to be the one who hands the same type of keys to his students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestolenhourspodcast/message

We're so lucky to have some great guests with us today to discuss being a part of the art community in LA in 2023 and so much more.  The panelists are also content partners.  Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from sponsoring our mission, spreading the word about the work we do and collaborating with us on content like this.Sheryl Benjy | Artist, Art Educator, Creative CoachIntro: Body art healer.Shoutout Story: https://shoutoutla.com/sheryl-benjy-artist-art-teacher-creative-coach/Website: www.sherylbenjy.comYoutube: @sherylbenjyInstagram: @sherylbenjy_artOther: TikTok @sherylbenjyBianca Turner | Dr. Bianca Turner, Artist and University LecturerIntro: Self-taught painter/artist, author of "The Business of Art" lectures/seminariesVoyage Story: http://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-with-bianca-turner/Website: https://www.biancaturner.art/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancaturnerart/Artie Terra | Body Positive ArtistsIntro: I am an Artist who hopes to inspire body positivity to leave this world with more love than when I found it.Shoutout Story: https://shoutoutla.com/meet-artie-terra-artist-creator/Website: https://www.superapplepieartgallery.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superapplepiegalleryOther: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperApplePieElza Burkart | Curator/ Art DealerIntro: I am a curator and co-director at an independent art gallery and split my time between Los Angeles and New Orleans working with artists.Shoutout Story: https://shoutoutla.com/meet-elza-burkart-artist-curator/Website: www.elzaburkart.comInstagram: ElzaburkartOther: www.mortalmachineNola.com

Today With Julie Wood: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today we are joined by Julie Wood, who calls herself “the interior designer's best friend.” Julie's business, The Leading Edge Drapery, is a professional workroom specializing in custom collaboration with interior designers to create luxury window treatments and soft home furnishings. She knows how to work with designers because she was trained as one. Tune in to hear Julie's story, including several AHA moments we can all learn from. Pick It Apart [1:00] LuAnn thanks Julie for building a leader and helping to build relationships among others in the industry. [6:36] Julie gives credit to her childhood sewing teacher for helping her hone a natural love of fabric and sewing. [22:11] Julie discusses the importance of business knowledge, especially in a creative industry. [28:38] LuAnn and Julie talk about the importance of taking leaps in your business, whether you are ready or not. [33:23] Julie and LuAnn discuss the importance of defining your ideal client. [45:20] Julie reminds listeners not to feel guilty or internalize mistakes because it's business, so make decisions and move on. LuAnn Nigara and Julie Wood's Ah-Ha Moments “That's what I enjoy about getting groups together. You take away so much more than you ever put into just organizing it.” – Julie Wood “Custom is when you don't know what you're doing and you've said ‘yes'.” – Julie Wood “You can practice all day long, in whatever kind of career you want. You can practice stained glass. You can practice woodworking. You can practice that all day and night. However, if you have no business knowledge, it's almost like you're setting yourself up for failure.” – Julie Wood “We know what we know. And we don't have any idea what we don't know.” – LuAnn Nigara “If you wait until you're ready to leap, you're never going to leap because you're never going to be ready.” – Julie Wood More About Julie Wood: Julie Wood is "an interior designer's best friend!". Owner of The Leading Edge Drapery, Julie began her career as an Art Educator. An avid interest in interior design led her to enroll in the Interior Design program at New Hampshire Institute of Art. While at NHIA, her love of fabric and sewing translated perfectly into a career creating window treatments. Since beginning the business in 2006, The Leading Edge Drapery has cultivated wholesale clients. The designer /workroom relationship is very important. Julie enjoys assisting designers put forth their best product that will create spaces for clients that far exceed both client and designer expectations. Julie understands the importance of fresh and unique treatments and continues to enhance her knowledge through webinars, workshops and classes. She is constantly learning new methods and techniques to incorporate into products. Julie shares these techniques with designers and creates samples that designers can share with their client. Julie loves her job and role assisting the designers she works for. She looks forward to creating original contemporary treatments and products for your projects. (Not your Grandma's curtains.) When Julie is not busy sewing, she enjoys traveling and textile education. She served as president of the National Window Coverings Association of America 2016-2018. Connect with Julie Wood Website Instagram What's new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara

This is the first episode of a two-part series about coping with anxiety. We discuss how it feels, what can help alleviate symptoms, and how the arts can play a role in managing stress and mental health. Part I focuses on dance and movement; part II will focus on improv and play. In this episode of Lifeyness, we explore the intersection of dance, movement, and mental health in this episode. Rebecca R. Levy, co-founder of Jacksonville Dance Theatre, discusses her personal journey with severe anxiety.  Choreographer, performer, and educator Rebecca Levy (aka Becca) has firsthand experience with  inexplicable feelings of panic, anxiety, and even terror. Most of the time these emotions seem to arise from nowhere. But she hasn't let those pressures get the best of her. Instead, she's developed a toolkit of techniques for managing anxiety and staying grounded in the moment, both on and off the stage.  Becca offers insights into how to cultivate a healthy relationship with stress and the pressures that coming with growing up, building a successful professional life, and even dealing with extreme challenges such as the Covid lockdown. In this episode of Lifeyness, we explore the intersection of dance, movement, and mental health in this episode.  We discuss: Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder Common symptoms and treatments of anxiety What anxiety can feel like Becca's management of symptoms How movement plays a role in boosting mental health Pilates and yoga Dance Follow me! IG: book_of_lifeyness TikTok: book_of_lifeyness   Featured Youtube LINK! In this episode we refer to a short film titled "Disorder" created by Becca in collaboration with filmmaker Will Darden and composer Mark Snyder. It is a choreographic film project about mental illness based on her personal experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.   Rebecca's Bio Rebecca R. Levy, a choreographer, performer, and educator based in Jacksonville, Florida, creates dance works that explore the complexities of the mind, feminism, bodily autonomy, and the forces that bring people together or drive them apart. As the artistic director of Jacksonville Dance Theatre, Rebecca co-founded the company in 2012 and has been working to change the art culture of the city. Her role includes creating dances, mounting performances, commissioning new and innovative artists, and providing dance training to company members. She is also an esteemed professor of dance at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she serves as Director and teaches a diverse range of students. Her contributions to the arts community have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2020 Art Educator of the Year Award from the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, a 2019 40 Under 40 award from The Jacksonville Business Journal, and the Outstanding Faculty of the Year in 2016. She is also a registered Certified Yoga Instructor, a certified Pilates instructor, and has experience with aerial acrobatics. Additionally, she was awarded a 2019 Individual Artist Grant from Community First Bank and a 2020 Art Ventures Individual Artist Grant for her new choreographic work, Disorder, which investigates mental illness.   Check out the Jacksonville Dance Theatre here. See JDT's Upcoming show in Jacksonville, FL! May 13, 2023: Spring Concert--InMotion    Intro and outro music credit: "Song for a New Beginning" by William Claeson   Disclaimer: the host and guests of this show are not mental health professionals. The discussion and interview here are for educational purposes only. Please seek professional help if you're experiencing distressing mental health symptoms.  

Fiber Artist and retired Art Educator, Christine Miller joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about thinking and questioning! What does that mean, though? Christine shares her experiences as an art educator and the ways she nurtures her students critical thinking skills using active listening and opening them up to metacognition – thinking about your thinking. Discover how slowing down to fully absorb tasks, giving students the ability to ask questions, encouraging students to wonder out loud and be curious all give them the ability to synthesize information and pull their learning together. Listen in to hear Christine's tips and tricks for supporting students and helping them learn how to think.

In a culture that focuses so much on the product and the outcome, our guest today highlights the value of process - not just in art - but in life. Meri Cherry is an art educator who catapulted into the homes of parents during the pandemic, and brought a refreshing approach to arts and crafts at home - just as she had done in prior school settings and in her popular LA art studio. You don't have to be Da Vinci to appreciate the insight that she shares on today's episode.More on Meri Cherry:Meri Cherry began her career as an elementary school teacher but switched to teaching art through private lessons and home-group instruction. She has created an engaging art & crafts community for preschoolers and runs a successful art teaching business in the Los Angeles area.Resources:Www.nosillyquestionspodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nosillyquestionspodcast/

Gill hangs out with Dustin Garcia, T' (The Dark Prince of Comics), Artist, MFA in Comics, ✒️Artist & Art Educator

In this episode, Art Educator, Bill Rembert joins the Creativity Department for a conversation about the Black male perspective in Art Education. Particularly the lack of Black male representation (and male overall) in the field. Listen in as he shares his personal experiences, his feelings on the lack of male mentorship within schools, and ways of advocating for programs that would fill those gaps.

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Listen in as I speak with Zsudayka Nzinga, Fine Artist/Curator/Art Educator. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zsudayka . A few of my favorite creative entrepreneurs and business friends will share their life lessons and pearls of wisdom! And of course they'll whisper something SWEET in our ears!

Lisa Marseglia-Moran is a visual artist and art educator, who after her retirement from a 30-year career as a public school art educator, is dedicating her every day to creating large-scale paintings, printmaking weaves, and building and encouraging a community of creators around her. Her work is full of an appreciation of the energy and personality found in nature- specifically trees and the history that they contain. Her love and respect for it, along with her appreciation of the materials she creates with, give her an endless amount of inspiration. Her dedication to teaching and her "greatest creations" (her four boys who are now young adults pursuing their own creative endeavors) has constantly been consistently fed by her life as an artist. She speaks of creating her own drawings alongside her students after they got into the groove and using her laundry room as a studio. The love and support of her husband and children go as far as them working together as her promotional team. They are also the ones who helped design and build her a studio from their old garage. She discusses how art changed over her life as a mother and teacher, but there was never a time when she was not creating. Her insights abound on how to balance it all and how the best things in life are worth dedicating time to even if they don't make money (i.e. relationships, exercise, artmaking, teaching, etc.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestolenhourspodcast/message

In this episode, Eric speaks with artist and educator La Monte Westmoreland. They discuss his experience of growing up in Wisconsin, his early exposure to art and what lead him to move to Los Angeles.. his educational background, to serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and what eventually lead him into an impressive career as an art educator in the secondary, college and university levels; that spanned over many decades. They discuss Westmoreland's artistic influences and journey.. discovering and developing his unique style; including subject matter, process to exhibiting his work and where he finds himself today.For more visit: www.ericsperspective.comGuest Bio:  Born in Wisconsin, La Monte Westmoreland moved to California as a young adult and studied art at Los Angeles City College (AA). He continued his studies at California State University, Los Angeles, with an emphasis in painting (BA); completed his fine art studies, focusing on collage and assemblage (MA; MFA). He has been an active artist for the past forty plus years. His work has been included in over 170 prestigious art collections nationally and internationally and has appeared in over 50 books and catalogs. Additionally, art magazines, periodicals and newspapers have published numerous articles and reviews of his art. La Monte Westmoreland's art is humanistic and is personally connected to his African American experience. The focus of his art encompasses the social, political and humorous perceptions of his African American life experiences. His selection of a variety of pop icons that illustrate the racial stereotypes that represent black imagery, such as watermelons, Cream of Wheat man, Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima and others.La Monte Westmoreland has provided leadership in the visual arts by serving as an art educator at the secondary, college and university levels. He has provided artistic leadership as curator and art gallery director. La Monte Westmoreland has served on the Board of Directors for several art organizations. He was honored by Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin, where he was born and raised, inducted him into their Hall of Fame as an Artist and Art Educator and an art scholarship was offered in his name.About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ARTSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDn LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2B6wB3USpotify: https://spoti.fi/3j6QRmWGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fNNgrYiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv Pandora: https://pdora.co/38pFWAmConnect with us ONLINE: Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXPInstagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxGTwitter: https://bit.ly/2OMRx33 www.mhanksgallery.comAbout Eric Hanks: African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery was one of the leading representatives of Black artists through his Santa Monica gallery, M. Hanks Gallery, founded in 1988. By selling their works nationally, contributing to museum collections, and publishing catalogs, Hanks has helped create an audience and market for t

We don't really question the importance of studying mathematics, or the importance of studying science. We don't even question the importance of athletics! But when it comes to the arts, people don't really understand their significance. They think of them as frills, as fun and pretty, but they don't understand their deep significance for humans.Ellen Winner's research focuses on cognition in the arts in typical and gifted children. She studies the impact of arts education on the development of thinking dispositions or habits of mind such as reflection, exploration, and observation; and experimental aesthetics. She is a Professor Emerita of Psychology at Boston College and also a senior researcher at Project Zero, which is part of the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. Ellen is the author of more than 100 articles and four books, including “An Uneasy Guest in the Schoolhouse: Art Education from Colonial Times to a Promising Future,” “Invented Worlds: The Psychology of the Arts,” and “Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education.”Greg and Ellen chat about the history of art education, why sports gets a pass in terms of what is valuable in our education systems, the struggle to define “art” and studying memoirs & empathy. Episode Quotes:Great works of art improve our well-beingIf you think about the greatest works of art in any domain, whether it's music, literature, painting, these works tend to elicit negative emotions in us. They're tragic. So why do we want to keep going back to them? Why do we want to experience these negative emotions? And one of the answers to this is that when people are looking at art that elicits negative emotions; they also feel positive emotions because, a.) For the beauty of the work and b.) They make meaning from it. And it's the meaningfulness of it that gives you a positive feeling. And so, when you're feeling very moved, you always have a mixture of negative and positive emotions. And so, I think that great works of art do improve our well-meaning because they get us to think, they get us to reflect, and they get us to grow. Blindspot about artsPeople don't really understand the arts. They think of them as frills, fun, and pretty, but they don't understand their deep significance for humans. And I think that's why psychology has marginalized the arts.Cognitive empathyCognitive empathy usually means just understanding the other person's situation. You can be very good at understanding somebody else's perspective, but not care at all about their suffering. You can be kind of Machiavellian about it. You know what the person is feeling, but you don't wanna make them better.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Eliot EisnerProject ZeroGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Boston CollegeProfessional Profile at Project ZeroProfessional Profile at Edge.orgEllen Winner WebsiteHer Work:Ellen Winner on Google ScholarAn Uneasy Guest in the Schoolhouse: Art Education from Colonial Times to a Promising FutureHow Art Works: A Psychological ExplorationStudio Thinking 3: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts EducationThe Child as Visual Artist (Elements in Child Development)Studio Thinking from the Start: The K–8 Art Educator's HandbookEducational Research and Innovation Art for Art's Sake?: The Impact of Arts EducationStudio Thinking 2: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education 

Lindsey Bailey is a teaching artist living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has been teaching art in community organizations and schools, across 5 countries, for the past 25 years. Imagination, connection, and collaboration drive Bailey's teaching and art making, helping her to build community and better learn about culture. Originally from Texas, Bailey holds an MFA in Studio Art and an MA in Community Art, both from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is currently working on her MS in Museum Studies with a focus on Learning and Engagement in Museums and Cultural Organizations, expected August 2024.www.cakecrush.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cakecrushonthetown/https://www.facebook.com/cakecrushonthetown/https://www.tiktok.com/@cakecrushonthetownhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cakecrush/Host - Trey Mitchelltreymitchellphotography IGfeeding_the_senses_unsensored on IGtrey mitchell: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848For sponsorship Information or submitting for interviews -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - Damien HorneTake It From Me @damienhorne

This week (7/22 & 7/24) on ART ON THE AIR we feature artist and art educator Jessica Corral whose DIY Artist Studio provides art projects for young people. Next we have an encore visit with singer, songwriter, guitarist Michelle Shafer, whose original music touches on subjects of love, spirit, time and life's purpose. Our spotlight is on the 54th season of Canterbury Theatre with its current production, No Way to Treat a Lady. Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen on the web at WVLP.org Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at brech.com/aota. Rebroadcast on WVLP - Monday at 5pm and Sunday (7/24) on 7pm on Lakeshore Public Radio 89.1FM or lakeshorepublicradio.org/programs/art-air Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: anchor, NPR ONE, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicradio.org/show/art-on-the-air/2022-07-13/art-on-the-air-july-24-2022

Asian and Pacific Islanders don't get breast cancer… except yes, we do!  A group of our AAPI baddies got together to share their stories and bust the myth that “AAPI people don't get breast cancer.” We are asking the questions: What does it mean to not see yourself represented in the breast cancer community? Why does it matter? How did your cultural background effect your choices? And of course, what was your comfort food during recovery or treatment? Hosts: Shangrong Lee lives in Maryland with her husband and two sons. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2017 at the age of 43. Her journey has been a blessing in helping her embrace the experience into a purpose greater than herself. She tells her story to learn, advocate, inspire/aspire, and connect with other women. You can connect with her on Instagram @shangrongs.vibes Ginny was diagnosed with ER/PR+ HER2-, stage I, grade 2, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. After she completed active treatment in early 2020, she found the energy to focus on something other than herself, and is now channeling her energy into advocacy and education – allowing herself to find some purpose from her cancer experience. Ginny is using her voice, her body, and her brain to bring attention to disparities in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes between white women and women of color, and to normalize flat closure options after mastectomy. You can reach her at on instagram @shudlucky Guests: Chandra is a Hmong American woman diagnosed with multi-focal DCIS in the left breast at the age of 38. After a lumpectomy came back with positive margins, she chose to get a bilateral mastectomy and opted for going flat.  As a higher BMI woman, she had to get a revision after her BMX to get an aesthetic flat closure, and that is what drives her advocacy. You can reach her at @hmongirlflattie Dr. Simran Malhotra is a Canadian-born South Asian triple board-certified physician and lifestyle & wellness coach. She is also a mama of two & a BRCA 1 previvor s/p bilateral mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure & total hysterectomy. You can reach her at: Instagram: @drsimran.malhotra  Website: www.coachsimranmd.com Laya Ballesteros is a Filipina-American, diagnosed at 40, stage II,  HR+Her2- breast cancer, with no family history. She is an Art Educator, ex-pat living in Vietnam. The Asian American experience is unique because we represent so many different cultures and places. Our stories of assimilating in America, leaving homelands for opportunity, are intertwined in our cancer stories. Our stories need to be told and if we don't tell them, who will? You can reach her at: pantsonfiya17 Jess Miso was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2020 at the age of 43 and is now NED (No Evidence of Disease). She is a 4th-generation Japanese American from Hawaii/L.A. You can connect with her at: @jessmiso  Make sure to follow us on social media: IG: forthebreastofus Twitter: thebreastofus Facebook: For the Breast of Us Private Facebook Group: Breast Cancer Baddies Breastofus.com  Baddie Behavior and Baddie 2 Baddie original theme music, podcast production, and mixing by Sincere529 (www.sincere529.com)

Michael J. Bingham is a former artist at Hallmark Cards and graduate of California's prestigious Art Center College of Design. He has nearly 40 years of experience as a professional artist, educator, designer, sculptor, and illustrator. Michael continues to make art and has created more than 2,000 pieces, many of which can be found on a variety of products and in the form of original paintings and sculptures displayed in public and private collections. Michael believes in the power of art to inspire, enlighten, and enrich all lives. Many years of experience in teaching art in the classroom and community, especially assisting individuals with “Diverse Abilities” (Disabilities) has shown him that with some imagination and innovation, everyone's unique abilities can be unlocked and utilized for self expression and personal fulfillment. Michael's love for learning and insatiable curiosity keep him continually exploring different techniques and media, constantly looking for new ideas he can pass along to his students. This drive also motivated him to recently complete a MFA degree in Art at USU. Michael's understanding of disabilities was tremendously enhanced in 2019 when he suffered a nearly life ending accident resulting in a broken neck, brain bleed, and multiple injuries when he fell from a tall ladder. He is grateful for the learning that came from the experience of being totally dependent on the care of others for a time. Now, he is extremely grateful to have recovered and regained the ability to serve others himself with greater compassion and insight. As an educator, Michael has been named Utah's Art Educator of the Year by two different organizations. He has received the Governor's Golden Key “Ace Educator” Award and is the former UAEA (Utah Art Education Association) State representative for all High School Art Teachers in the state. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Sorenson Legacy Award. Michael enjoys public speaking and has given several keynote presentations. Michael has enjoyed 38 years of marriage to his best friend, Suzanne. They live in North Logan, Utah and are the proud parents of seven children. They also completely enjoy their ten beautiful grandchildren. After 7 years of trying, Jump the Moon Foundation was finally established in 2017, officially becoming a nonprofit 501C3 organization, providing assistive art making devices, art mentorship, and creative opportunities for the community. From the beginning we have collaborated with other local non- profits like; “The Cache County School District Special needs program” “Common Ground” “Options for Independence” “Stride Services” “Cache Employment and Training” and more. We see ourselves as a valuable partner in helping others fulfill their mission to serve and improve the quality of life for those who live with mild to severe challenges. (learn more about Michael and his views on education by watching his TEDxUSU talk) https://youtu.be/EkSeG8wBacA https://jumpthemoon.or

Michael J. Bingham is a former artist at Hallmark Cards and graduate of California's prestigious Art Center College of Design. He has nearly 40 years of experience as a professional artist, educator, designer, sculptor, and illustrator. Michael continues to make art and has created more than 2,000 pieces, many of which can be found on a variety of products and in the form of original paintings and sculptures displayed in public and private collections. Michael believes in the power of art to inspire, enlighten, and enrich all lives. Many years of experience in teaching art in the classroom and community, especially assisting individuals with “Diverse Abilities” (Disabilities) has shown him that with some imagination and innovation, everyone's unique abilities can be unlocked and utilized for self expression and personal fulfillment. Michael's love for learning and insatiable curiosity keep him continually exploring different techniques and media, constantly looking for new ideas he can pass along to his students. This drive also motivated him to recently complete a MFA degree in Art at USU. Michael's understanding of disabilities was tremendously enhanced in 2019 when he suffered a nearly life ending accident resulting in a broken neck, brain bleed, and multiple injuries when he fell from a tall ladder. He is grateful for the learning that came from the experience of being totally dependent on the care of others for a time. Now, he is extremely grateful to have recovered and regained the ability to serve others himself with greater compassion and insight. As an educator, Michael has been named Utah's Art Educator of the Year by two different organizations. He has received the Governor's Golden Key “Ace Educator” Award and is the former UAEA (Utah Art Education Association) State representative for all High School Art Teachers in the state. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Sorenson Legacy Award. Michael enjoys public speaking and has given several keynote presentations. Michael has enjoyed 38 years of marriage to his best friend, Suzanne. They live in North Logan, Utah and are the proud parents of seven children. They also completely enjoy their ten beautiful grandchildren. After 7 years of trying, Jump the Moon Foundation was finally established in 2017, officially becoming a nonprofit 501C3 organization, providing assistive art making devices, art mentorship, and creative opportunities for the community. From the beginning we have collaborated with other local non- profits like; “The Cache County School District Special needs program” “Common Ground” “Options for Independence” “Stride Services” “Cache Employment and Training” and more. We see ourselves as a valuable partner in helping others fulfill their mission to serve and improve the quality of life for those who live with mild to severe challenges. (learn more about Michael and his views on education by watching his TEDxUSU talk) https://youtu.be/EkSeG8wBacA https://jumpthemoon.or

Asian American and Pacific Islander history will be required in Connecticut public schools by the 2025-26 school year, according to a new, soon-to-be-signed mandate. The measure was backed by Make Us Visible CT, a grassroots advocacy group working to "build capacity in the Connecticut school system to develop a robust and inclusive Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum." This hour, we'll hear from one of ten classes participating a community of practice, modeling how this content can be meaningfully taught. UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute Activist-in-Residence JHD (Jennifer Heikkila Díaz) is working with Bassick High School in Bridgeport, among other schools in the Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford areas, to collaborate on culturally-responsive curriculum around Thi Bui's moving graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do. We'll hear from JHD, along with English teacher Ricardo Alvelo and two of his students. Plus, we hear from Kaitlin Tan Fung, a multimedia artist and art educator who developed art projects and prompts to help students respond to the memoir. Thi Bui, an educator herself, learned the graphic novel format in the hopes her book could help to solve the "storytelling problem of how to present history in a way that is human and relatable and not oversimplified.” How can educators participate in that process? GUESTS: JHD (Jennifer Heikkila Díaz): Chief of Talent and Operations, New Haven Promise; Activist-in-Residence, UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute; Cofounder, aapiNHV; Steering Committee Member, Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning Collective Ricardo Alvelo: English Teacher, Bassick High School in Bridgeport Destinie Melendez: Student, Bassick High School Janette Espinoza: Student, Bassick High School Kaitlin Tan Fung: Multimedia Artist; Art Educator, Elm City College Preparatory Elementary School in New Haven Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard people say visiting a museum is good for you? Why is that? Grace Calame-Mars, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, and Carolyn Halpin-Healy, an Art Educator at The Met, know the first-hand benefit of art in museums as a tool to help our well-being. Hear about the art therapy program they helped organize for medical professionals at NYU Langone Hospital, where close-looking exercises improved clinical observation skills and strengthened empathy, which became especially valuable tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests: Grace Calame-Mars, nurse educator at NYU Langone and Carolyn Halpin-Healy, art educator Objects mentioned in this episode: Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish, 1525–1569). The Harvesters, 1565. Oil on wood, 47 x 63 3/4 in. (119 x 162 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1919 (19.164) Figure: Seated Couple, eighteenth–early nineteenth century. Mali, Dogon peoples. Wood, metal, H. 28 3/4 x W. 8 5/8 x D. 8 in. (73 x 21.9 x 20.3 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977 (1977.394.15) Jacques Louis David (French, 1748–1825). The Death of Socrates, 1787. Oil on canvas, 51 x 77 1/4 in. (129.5 x 196.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1931 (31.45) www.metmuseum.org/frameofmind #FrameofMind

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  (our blog) and on social media at:socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.orgTwitter @HSG_UTInstagram @ut_teacherfellowsFacebook @utahteacherfellowsprogram Twitter Handles:Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High SchoolNatalie Johnson (@Natalie83913767) -- Grades 7-12, Arts Foundations, Computer Science, Digital Graphics, Creative Coding, and College & Career Awareness teacher in San Jan School District. Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- AP Lang Teacher & Learning Coach Snow Canyon High SchoolRoss Rodgers (@ruaniteit) -- Digital Learning Specialists in Jordan School DistrictGeorgiana Simpson  (@GeorgianaArtJoy) -- Visual Arts teacher in San Juan School District and 2022 High School Art Teacher of the yearKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor/Trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN)

This episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Jazmin Swanson.Jazmin is a ceramic artist and teacher currently living in Oceanside, California. At one point after graduating from art school, she told herself “I'm never going to be an artist again,” because it felt safe to say this, but as you'll hear that only lasted for a bit of time because her creativity and urge to make came back. We explore what it means to find your voice again after a creative break and how she has always had this way of confidently doing things and knowing herself well enough to advocate for what she needs. Jazmin also shares how she avoids burnout by keeping her creativity and herself at a quick walking pace, not running and not strolling, but a quick walking pace that keeps her ideas and self growing. To learn more about Jazmin's work and practice:Follow Jazmin on Instagram: @jazmincolette.studiosStudio Mix #7 :|: Jazmin SwansonLăVǐNDŭR by KAMAUUWhat's Up? by 4 Non BlondesBinz by SolangeSweet Disposition by The Temper TrapDie Young by Max Frost - replace with Did you think by Arlie There She Go by Garren SeanListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ebPszBK0KM3kxJYJC0rmEEpisode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

In this episode of AR:T ROUTE Radio Michelle invites artist, actor and filmmaker, Ryan Boyko onto the digital scaffolding to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.  Loughery as a internee descendant was featured in an episode of the documentary series “The Camps” and award winning documentary “That Never Happened” that Ryan produced.The work shines a light on the Canadian Internment of Austro Europeans during World War One. Both artists talk about the fact we are reliving history in the most horrible travesty.Ryan's advocacy to get cameras as weapons into the hands of a Ukraine filmmakers is indicative of the passion Ryan has for authentic film making and championing for human rights. The lens of many will be a historic kaleidoscope of the crisis and use of the power of film making to support Ukraine.       As a youth living in Saskatchewan Ryan was not interested in his Ukrainian heritage.  A documentary that touched on Ukrainian internment operations in Canada during the First World War that Ryan saw changed that interest.  Struck by what he saw, he asked his 10th-grade history teacher about the internment operations. “You mean the Japanese internment during the Second World War?” the teacher clarified. “No,” Boyko answered. “I mean the Ukrainian internment during the First World War.” What his teacher said next stunned Boyko: “That never happened.” Decades later those words are the title of a the documentary, “That Never Happpened “ directed and co-written by Boyko, that traces the Canadian government's internment operations between 1914 and 1920. Boyko is also the Producer if the documentary series on the same subject called “The Camps”. Loughery and her family's story are included in both documentaries The Camps - Season 1 - Episode 2 of 17 - Vernon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbC6xEsbfX8&t=34s Glenda Kohse's uncle spent the first 6 years of his life behind barbed wire. Award Winning Mural Artist and Art Educator, Michelle Loughery speaks about the importance of Art in remembering history. That Never Happened: Canada's First National Internment Operations http://armisticefilms.com That Never Happened Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZ4HnX--hg Armistice Films Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmisticeFilms/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armisticefilms/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmisticeFilms Episode Reference - If you are shipping - check out International package delivery - Meest https://ca.meest.com/services/service/parcels-delivery-from-canada   Join Master Artist MICHELLE LOUGHERY and guests as they “TAKE IT TO THE WALL” through conversations about art as placemaking, social change, and so much more. AR:T ROUTE Radio ... be connected - follow  Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram   |   AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram  |  AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network |  Take it to the Wall Blog  | AR:T Route Radio Facebook Go see the The Sunflower Project's Year of the Sunflower and see how you can get involved - link Subscribe and follow, and donate to the podcast! Donate and support Wayfinder Projects and art stories on AR:T Route Radio - link  AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery's and other artist's work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets.  Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more.   A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall. See the radio and hear the street art!  BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!  Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook!   @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio  @artrouteblue  @thesunflowerproject.ca  AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb. "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.” © 2022 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved. 

This episode features a conversation with host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Theresa Schneveis, a multimedia artist, arts educator, and arts administrator living in Virginia. Her connection and conversations with her creativity started at a very early age. You'll hear about her early mentors and artist community and how community remains an important part of keeping her creativity full of vitality. As we are in real time emerging from winter in the Upper Midwest, Theresa's expression that her creativity is currently hibernating seems very fitting to share as this week's episode. CW // domestic abuse Topic notice: Later in the conversation, Theresa shares a bit about being in a domestic abuse situation and art making that followed (47 minute marker - 49 minute marker). If this is a topic that would cause harm to your being, please skip this section of the conversation or skip this episode. Lisa does pause to alert listeners to the topic.  To learn more about Theresa's work and practice:Follow Theresa on Instagram: @theresasnowStudio Mix #6 :|: Theresa SchneveisAlaska by CaiolaSan Luis by Gregory Alan IsakovMenswear by the 1975Running Away by VANO 3000Bodies by The Knocks and MUNAListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HHVKCaXDH5TTzyoJd28HhEpisode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

Why do you teach art? What makes you passionate about it? In this episode, The Creativity Department speaks with long time art educator Fahmi Khan about the “whys” of teaching art! Be inspired by her story of transitioning from practicing artist to art teacher, the journey of becoming an art teacher, and how she found her own “why” when she thought she didn't have one. 

Join Kait and guest artist and art educator Rachel Skoglund-Rodriguez to talk about her journey into teaching and what it's like to be an art teacher! This episode is dedicated to all of the amazing art teachers out there who helped us weird art kids navigate our creative journey. Rachel's Website: https://rachelskoglundphotography.com/ Amazon Wish List for Rachel's Students: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35GZQJ8B6RI21?ref_=wl_share Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelskoglundphotography/

As the first in her immediate family to attend college, L. Renee Whaley is a 1998 graduate of the University of South Carolina and later received her MBA in 2009 from Argosy University. As a Financial Coach and a Ramsey Solutions Financial Master Coach, Whaley specializes in sharing the message that budgeting and debt management are the keys to a life of financial freedom. Financial management has long been a passion of Whaley's. As she worked her way through college at the University of South Carolina, Renee never had a student loan! Whaley's mother taught her three children that frivolous spending was not the way; and more importantly, God was a provider. She instilled in her children that they should “owe no man” as stated in the Bible. Whaley further emphasizes to her clients Proverbs 13:22, which states in part, “a good man leaves an inheritance to your children's children.” Whaley found herself in $75k worth of debt, but in 3 years, paid off every penny of it! Shortly thereafter, Whaley did the unthinkable and paid off her mortgage at the age of 44!Whaley has been happily married to Norman Whaley, Jr., an Art Educator for the Atlanta Public Schools system, for 20 years. Norman and Renee are parents to two boys – Judah and Jonah. L. Renee WhaleyFinancial Fortitude, LLCCEO & Owner Financial CoachLrwhaley@financialfortitudellc.com

As the first in her immediate family to attend college, L. Renee Whaley is a 1998 graduate of the University of South Carolina and later received her MBA in 2009 from Argosy University. As a Financial Coach and a Ramsey Solutions Financial Master Coach, Whaley specializes in sharing the message that budgeting and debt management are the keys to a life of financial freedom. Financial management has long been a passion of Whaley's. As she worked her way through college at the University of South Carolina, Renee never had a student loan! Whaley's mother taught her three children that frivolous spending was not the way; and more importantly, God was a provider. She instilled in her children that they should “owe no man” as stated in the Bible. Whaley further emphasizes to her clients Proverbs 13:22, which states in part, “a good man leaves an inheritance to your children's children.” Whaley found herself in $75k worth of debt, but in 3 years, paid off every penny of it! Shortly thereafter, Whaley did the unthinkable and paid off her mortgage at the age of 44! Whaley has been happily married to Norman Whaley, Jr., an Art Educator for the Atlanta Public Schools system, for 20 years. Norman and Renee are parents to two boys – Judah and Jonah. L. Renee Whaley Financial Fortitude, LLC CEO & Owner Financial Coach Lrwhaley@financialfortitudellc.com

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Martina Sestakova, Textile Designer, Art Educator, Abstract Painter about Art, the Beauty of Nature and Overcoming Your Fears.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:40  Nic & Laura talk about personality tests6:49  Interview with Martina Sestakova starts10:01  Martina talks about Art19:27  Beauty of Nature25:25  Overcoming your fears Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review.  This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Martina Sestakova at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-sestakova-1223a180/Guest Bio:Martina Sestakova engages in textile design, painting, and art education. Martina creates scarves that invoke stories from life experiences. Her scarves have been featured on Voice of America and at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (DC). In her watercolor paintings, she communicates words through colors and shapes. Her artworks have been shown at the Adah Rose Gallery (MD) and Latela Curatorial (DC) and other art institutions. As an art educator, Martina offers workshops and brings creativity to the public and communities with limited access to the arts, such as individuals in correctional institutions. Martina Sestakova resides in Kensington, MD. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller Support the show (https://www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form)

Canadian Hoffman teacher and visual artist, Jamie MacRae, is our guest this week. Jamie has been teaching the Hoffman Process for 30 years. He taught middle and high school for 42 years, while also heading an art department. He knows about creativity as a way of life. Jamie did the Process in 1990 in Ontario. It was only the second Process to be held in Canada, Just two years later, he trained to become a Hoffman teacher, becoming the first Canadian Hoffman certified teacher. The gifts of the Process were many for Jamie. In doing the deep work that week, he found his truths. He also found the tools and practices he has used to live a life of authenticity, a life lived on his own terms. In this conversation with Drew, Jamie shares many wise words of experience about creativity he's learned from both teaching and making art. Listen in as Jamie shares what every child (and adult) needs. Knowing this one thing can fundamentally shift our human relationships. MORE ABOUT JAMIE MACRAE: My City: Impressions 103 For 41 years, Jamie was an Art Educator and Head of Visual and Media Art. Immersed in an environment implementing technology in the various teaching formats available to students, he became interested in digital photography and the ability to transform his images in a digital darkroom instead of a traditional darkroom. Jamie originally trained in printmaking. Therefore, keeping his design background within the framework of his pieces is important. Now retired from teaching, he is following his artistic path. Jamie's artwork attempts to make a connection between the vibrant urban energy of Toronto and its iconic symbols and locations. The images play with the juxtaposition of abstraction and urbanity, with a realistic undertone. Starting with the Hoffman Process 30 years ago, Jamie's journey has led him to where he finds himself today. In the trio of awareness, will, and action, Jamie finds action to be the most important step to take. Taking action truly has fostered his growth in the area of his creativity and personal life. Discover Jamie MacRae's art and his cityscapes of Toronto. Learn more about his artist's journey. Learn more about Jamie MacRae's journey through the Process and beyond as a Process teacher. My City 84 24x 48 Mixed Media on Wooden Panel with Resin AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Jane Jacobs Jane Jacobs moved from the US to Toronto in 1968, bringing her vision and many skills as an urban planner to Toronto. Her work helped shape the city in numerous ways Hoffman Tools and Practices Use Hoffman Process tools, practices, and audio tools to deepen your connection to your Quadrinity. Jamie offers a distinction between Hoffman Process tools and practices. He finds tools useful in fixing something that isn't working. Alternately, he shares that, “Practices are things I do on a daily basis that keep me connected to my authentic Spiritual Self.”   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/s/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Lisa_Wenger_Podcast.mp3 Podcast: Download (Duration: 29:50 — 27.3MB)

Through a visual dissection of would be lost iconic images of human history, Mike Ferrari's work revives the past in order to create a new “pulp fiction” - one where memory is fabricated through rendered or cut-and-pasted historical photographs, color, surrealism, and illustration. Through a series of fractured images and ideas working together in harmonious conflict, the subjects pictured in these works are ones who embody both beauty and despair. The patterns, found materials, and renderings that surround, backdrop, or interrupt these remnants of our culture and counterculture recreate them in an experience that matches how our own modern generation experiences life - with an undeniable seriousness, but also a bit of kitsch to soften the blow of how vulnerable we really are. Mike Ferrari is a painter and art educator who lives and works in New Jersey. He is indeed the one who made the original cover art for the podcast and an all around good guy worth listening to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestolenhourspodcast/message

One of the most frequent challenges I hear teachers talk about this year is their students' mental health. One of the hardest things for teachers is that they often feel the pain their students feel because they are empathetic. I noticed this myself during the 2nd week of this school year. I was driving home from school and just felt this incredible weight in my head. It seemed like so many of my students didn't have food and/or housing security - basic needs that need to be met before they can learn optimally. But I also felt many other emotions like astonishment - that they were so open and excited to be back at school. To know what they were carrying around both inspired and saddened me. Today's guest, Whitney, talks about this and what it can mean for high school students who either just are returning to high school or who haven't been in school since middle school.Whitney also identifies one thing leaders can do that can help teachers process all of the challenges from this year - and it's really easy. Create space for conversations such as the one we have on this episode to take place.Whitney is an art educator who loves art, running, yoga and travel.Check out the podcast webpage: https://www.drkeeganjedele.com/podcasts/dissectedYou can contact me by going there!Image Credit: Shep Hyken

Heather Leigh Corey discovered printmaking at Moravian College. While learning the process, the importance of the papers printed on became a focus that introduced, in earnest, the ultimate creator's lesson that... materials matter. For Heather, this led to making her own paper and a discovery of how much even the content within the paper is essential. She fell in love with the process; the joy of the material itself inspiring new ideas. Since finishing her MFA at The Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts in 2007, Heather's most inspired and large scale vision for this process is found in her ongoing project called "Love Corsetry," where her goal is to make paper sculptures (infused with plaster,) from casts of 100 specific women whose stories are told through each piece. This project paused for a time as Heather's own story has evolved into becoming a mom and pursuing artistic endeavors that integrate into this season of life like teaching art to children out of her home studio or organizing in town art events with the Arts Council of Glen Rock, NJ. Heather shares her love for art education, art as a means to build community, and how she can't help but keep creating in the midst of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestolenhourspodcast/message

We will talk with teaching artist Rebecca Potts about why arts education is important to youth and what it was like to teach art during the Pandemic.Rebecca Potts Aguirre is a teaching artist from Montana currently living in Los Angeles. Her work is inspired by the intersection between ecological concern and the female experience, especially that of motherhood and trauma, often using unconventional materials that connect to childhood and “women's work.” She is represented by Stay Home Gallery for 2021. She is also a member of Spilt Milk Gallery and is listed in the curated directories All She Makes and Visionary Art Collective.Her practice consists of 3 spheres: art-making, teaching, and community building. She has worked in art education for 15 years and founded and hosts Teaching Artist Podcast, highlighting artists who teach young people. She coordinates the Art Educator's Lounge, a community support group for art educators, in collaboration with Victoria Fry. She also runs Play + Inspire Gallery in partnership with Maria Coit.Rebecca earned her MFA in Visual Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and her BA in Studio Art & Geography from Middlebury College. Her work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and in Europe and Australia at spaces including The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Zhou B. Art Center, New York Studio Gallery, Art Share L.A., and SoLA Contemporary. In 2010, her essay on art and climate change, “Creating a Fourth Culture,” was published in 20UNDER40: Re-Inventing the Arts and Arts Education for the 21st Century. Rebecca's MFA Thesis in 2009 also addressed the role of art and artists in addressing climate change.She has also worked as an arts administrator, community organizer, and school co-founder. She participated in the Artist Residency in Motherhood from 2015-2019, which was the time it took to fully resume her art practice after becoming a mother.

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. When was the last time you had a great break out meeting with your Executive Leadership Team?Please meet Dana Sciuto!Dana is a coach at heart who is committed to ethical leadership in business and government while ensuring that the dignity of others is always maintained. She is a positive disruptor, driven by her desire to create more diverse and inclusive workforces, policies, and programs across Canada.During her time working with at-risk youth, and, through her experiences acting as a researcher in the Kasungu region of Malawi, Dana has become an amplifier for the voices of marginalized and underrepresented groups. As a result of her unique experiences, she courageously holds space for others and leads difficult conversations with empathy and compassion. Formally trained as an Art Educator and Sociologist, Dana taught at the secondary level in rural Quebec for six years before joining the public sector. She is a graduate of Concordia University, having completed a special exchange program in Sociology and International Education Management at the University of Leeds. She currently works as a Training Specialist in the Public Sector and volunteers as a Board Member and Coach for two non-profit organizations in Ottawa. In the future, Dana hopes to pursue doctoral research which focuses on the phenomenon of belonging; to self, in communities, and within government policies and programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery is celebrating 30 years of art in Annapolis. But this is not just any art! Mitchell Gallery is a hidden gem in Annapolis and a true world-class art museum. It is tucked away on the St. John's College campus adjacent to the Francis Scott Key Auditorium. Have a listen as we speak with museum Director, Hydee Schaller; and Art Educator, Lucinda Edinberg. You will find out what is coming up, their favorite exhibits, and a bunch of facts you never knew. Here's one-- Mitchell Gallery is THE ONLY accredited (American Alliance of Museums) museum on a college campus in Maryland. And is one of only six accredited museums in the entire State! Have a listen, visit the gallery and the website to learn more and find out how you can help art grow in Annapolis. Up next Saturday: WOOF!   Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat Want to hear some of our past spotlights? Here's your link to them all! http://bit.ly/EOALBS CONNECT WITH US!   THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect