Podcast appearances and mentions of art mica

My guest today is Lauri Getlan-Watson. Lauri Getlan-Watson is a 57-year-old single mother of 12.5-year-old twins. Her life's journey has been marked by both challenges and joys, which she has navigated through her long standing passion for art. With a background that includes studying art at the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and participating in their portfolio interviews, Lauri has been creating art for self-expression and healing for over three decades. With a Masters Degree from The Johns Hopkins University and having taught for 33 years, Lauri not only used art for her own processing but also introduced it to her students and her own children as a way to work through anger, cultivate gratitude, and find their authentic voices.During difficult times such as financial struggles, two divorces, and IVF treatments, as well as joyous milestones like the birth of her children and starting fresh after divorce, art provided an outlet when words failed. She found that the abstract nature of art allowed her to express herself freely, without owing explanations, as she intuitively knew the deeper meaning behind her work. Lauri's unique approach blends abstract art with Neurographica art– an intuitive, subconscious line work process. By tapping into this deeply personal form of line-making, she helps women give creative voice to their emotions, visions, and inner experiences. Her abstract paintings, workshops, and guided journeys create transformative spaces for feminine wisdom and spiritual growth to be embodied and celebrated through art.In this episode we discuss neurographica art, parenting, education, mental health and creative expression.Website - https://heartfulcreations.org/IG - https://www.instagram.com/lauri_abstract_art/FB - https://www.facebook.com/Heartfulcreations1/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-getlan-watson-a3892b107/In this episode you will learn:1. What the power of abstract and Neurographica art are as tools for self-expression and emotional healing.2.The important role that art plays in mental health and community building.3. How breaking free from limiting beliefs can lead to freedom and a renewed sense of purpose both personally and professionally. “I think we go in waves with the field of education. I definitely think there are ebbs and flows in terms of technology, we've grown leaps and bounds.” - 00:04:13“NeuroGraphika Art is actually a database-driven process, and it's where you are using your instinctual process of drawing lines. So I like to say that you use your non-dominant hand, because when you use your dominant hand, you're thinking too much. So you create what's like a mind map almost.” 00:18:49“if you are able to hold a pencil, a paintbrush, a sponge, a spoon, literally like household item is you can create art.” 00:31:21

Learn about the minimalist jewelry designer, Betty Cooke, from another legend, Ellen Lupton, graphic designer, educator, and author of dozens of books including "Thinking With Type"This show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasayLinks:Thinking with Type, book by Ellen LuptonExtra Bold, book co-authored by Ellen LuptonBetty Cooke's Store_________About Betty Cooke:We recently lost another design legend, Betty Cooke, whose passing marks the end of an era in modernist jewelry design. Born in 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, Betty Cooke was a trailblazing designer celebrated for her minimalist and sculptural jewelry. Her work is defined by clean lines, geometric forms, and a timeless elegance that resonated across generations. After studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where she later became a beloved faculty member, Betty opened her own studio and eventually co-founded The Store Ltd., a Baltimore institution that showcased her work for over five decades. Her jewelry, often handcrafted in silver and gold with touches of wood or acrylic, is iconic for its simplicity and boldness—pieces that remain instantly recognizable as “Betty Cooke.” Cooke's influence is immortalized in museums, galleries, and in the collections of those fortunate enough to own her designs. Her legacy is one of innovation, elegance, and unwavering dedication to her craft.About Ellen Lupton:Ellen Lupton is one of the most influential voices in contemporary graphic design. Born in 1963, she is a celebrated designer, writer, curator, and educator whose work has profoundly shaped design education and practice. After graduating from Cooper Union in 1985, she became a curator at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, where she curated groundbreaking exhibitions that connected design to culture and society. Ellen is perhaps best known for her book Thinking with Type, first published in 2004, which has become an essential guide for designers and is used in classrooms worldwide. Beyond her writing, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the Graphic Design MFA program at MICA, inspiring generations of designers with her innovative teaching methods. Her body of work extends to over 20 books, exploring topics from typography to storytelling in design. Ellen's contributions continue to influence how designers think, create, and communicate in today's visual world.Keep up with what Ellen Lupton's up to:Instagram  |  Website ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

Megan Sant is a friend of Kailea's from Los Angeles (and she is married to Jack Shih, another podcast guest from this season). Megan is a trained fine arts painter. She shares her trajectory to becoming an artist, and how her career was impacted when she became a mother to her two daughters (ages 13 and 9). After the pandemic and loss of her mother, Megan has been trying to find her way back to her art. She shares the immense vulnerability required to reclaim this part of herself, and how much flexibility she needs to let it look differently than it once did. Megan is driven by the desire to model courage for her kids - this is something we can all learn from and be inspired by. Megan's path to becoming a painter, including attending the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore and attending graduate school at CalArts in Los Angeles.  “Art World” beliefs Megan was exposed to such as: “You can't be a serious artist before age 40”, “Painting isn't a legitimate art form,” and “You need to be asked to have an art show”. The dichotomy in her mind that formed: “You can either be a serious artist OR you can be a mother – you cannot be both”. Do we want to be a “serious” artist by these definitions? Who makes up these rules? Can we reject them? Who are the gatekeepers of this world and what if we opt out? Can we create our own definition of legitimacy? Can painting what is in front of me (as a mother) become radical in its own right? Moving through the fears, insecurity and voices in our heads that tell us why we can't do it.  We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors. This episode is brought to you by:  MacArthur's Appliances: https://www.macarthurappliances.ca/ Made with Local: https://www.madewithlocal.com/ Steff Sullivan Collective: https://www.steffsullivan.co/ Join the conversation over on Instagram @inthisnewseason. To find out more about Kailea's practice visit www.kaileaswitzer.com. In This New Season is recorded and produced by Greg Alsop at Don't Wake Baby Studio: www.gregalsop.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inthisnewseason/message

Desmond Beach is a New York City artist and educator who explores race, identity, and social justice themes in his artistic practice. He aims to transform the tragedies of the transatlantic slave trade and the Jim Crow America South into a celebration of fully living Black life. Desmond Beach holds a BFA and MFA from the Rinehart School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Creative Practice at the University of Plymouth in England. His research delves into healing pathways amidst racialize trauma, utilizing sculpture, fiber, collage, sound, and performance art. Beach's artwork spans various disciplines and is rooted in the experiences of Black people and those of African heritage in America. He draws inspiration from the African storytelling tradition and aims to honor his immediate ancestors as well as those of the African Diaspora. Performance art plays a crucial role in Beach's work, as he creates spaces where the spirits of the ancestors can find rest. Visit Desmond Beach on Instagram and tag @hesaidhesaidhesaidlive for a chance to receive a special "He Said, He Said, He Said" prize! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hesaidhesaidhesaidlive/message

In this week's episode, I chat with Dietmar Offenhuber about his new book, Autographic Design and the concept of autographic data analysis. Dietmar stresses the significance of recognizing the material origins of data and the influence of extraneous variables. He advocates for a qualitative approach that pays attention to data traces, which can uncover deeper narratives. In our conversation, we explore what is meant by autographic design and urge a wider lens on data to grasp multifaceted problems thoroughly. Additionally, Dietmar's work underscores the interplay between qualitative and quantitative methods, emphasizing the role of subtlety and conjecture in data interpretation to bring a more nuanced understanding of the stories behind the numbers.Topics Discussed The Material Context of Data Collection. We dive into why understanding where and how data is collected is paramount for accurate analysis. We talk through a number of examples in Dietmar's work and book. The Impact of the Third Variable. We explore how the introduction of a third variable can dramatically shift the interpretation of data and data visualizations. We discuss the importance of being vigilant for these variables to avoid erroneous assumptions. Unintentional Digital Traces. Our conversation uncovers the value of unintentional digital traces that we leave behind and how they can be a gold mine for analysts. Qualitative Meets Quantitative. We discuss the need for blending qualitative insights with quantitative research and how they can complement each other to provide a fuller picture of analysis. The Speculative Nature of Data Analysis. We address the inherently speculative aspect of data analysis, highlighting the fact that, despite the numbers, much of what analysts do involves informed guesswork. A Call for Collaboration. The discussion opens the floor for collaborative efforts, emphasizing that the best results often come from pooling knowledge and expertise across different fields.➡️ Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: Maryland Institute College of ArtThe Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) application deadlines for summer and fall are April 22 and August 1. Spots are limited, so start your application now and talk to an enrollment coach by filling out our form at online.mica.edu/dav/.

In this week's episode of the podcast, I welcome author, speaker, and professor Alberto Cairo to the show. We discuss his most recent book, The Art of Insight, and our conversation extends to acquiring reliable data and challenges people across the world face in creating useful and accessible data visualizations. We also discuss the current state of social media as it relates to the data visualization community and Alberto contemplates the future landscape for both the community and data-related conferences in a post-pandemic world.Topics Discussed The Quest for Reliable Data: Alberto and I discuss the critical importance of acquiring accurate and reliable data. We talk about the the complexities involved when dealing with cross-country datasets and how cultural and systemic differences can impact data collection and representation. The Shifting Platforms of DataViz Communities: Once a thriving hub for sharing insights and innovations, Twitter's popularity in the dataviz community is on the decline. We explore the implications of this shift and what platforms are emerging as new gathering spots for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The Post-Pandemic Outlook: With the world slowly adjusting to the new normal, we consider the future of data-related conferences and community gatherings. How will these events evolve, and what can we expect from virtual and in-person interactions in the coming years? Spotlight on Alberto: No conversation about data visualization would be complete without mentioning Alberto's influential work in the field. We talk about his contributions, including his most recent book, The Art of Insight, and how his teachings have shaped the way we approach data storytelling.➡️ Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: Maryland Institute College of ArtThe Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) application deadlines for summer and fall are April 22 and August 1. Spots are limited, so start your application now and talk to an enrollment coach by filling out our form at online.mica.edu/dav/.

For decades, the bright colors and bold type of Globe Poster Printing Corportation formed the cultural heartbeat of Baltimore. From R&B shows and rock concerts to boxing matches and, now, something called a Deviled Egg Pageant (?!), Globe's unmistakable style has shouted out a range of events — and brought color and electricity to the urban landscape.  Globe and its archive are now part of the Maryland College Institute of Art (MICA), and we sat down with Allison Tipton from MICA to discuss the living legacy of this landmark print shop. Check out Globe's collection online here.

This week, we're exploring the intersection of agriculture, artistry, and history through the lens of indigo, a significant cash crop in the colonial period with inextricable ties to the slave trade. So inextricable, in fact, that slavery wasn't even legal in Georgia until 1751, when British governors recognized the economic potential of the plant and its distinctive blue dye. Our guest today is Sheri Parks, Ph.D is a renowned community strategist, scholar, and writer who currently serves as the Program Director of the Natural Dye Initiative, a multi-part project whose aim is to explore the cultural and economic impact of indigo in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions by reintroducing it to Black farmers and artists. In this episode, we discuss the transformative impact of reclaiming indigo production in the southern United States, how the Natural Dye Initiative makes it economically viable for a new generation of farmers, and touch on the global significance of this remarkable plant. Dr. Parks formerly served as the VP of Strategic Initiatives at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and as Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities and Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland. Her scholarly work focuses on how art and aesthetics affect our day to day lives and how aesthetics can be used as a tool for social justice.Show NotesHow Beauty Works Panel (YouTube)Fierce Angels: Living with the Legacy from the Sacred Dark Feminine to the Strong Black Woman by Sheri Parks, Ph.DUpton Planning CommitteeMaryland Institute College of Art (MICA)Natural Dye Initiative Origin StoryNeighborhood Fiber Co. Aims to Weave Positive Social Change (Baltimore Magazine)Key Words: Indigo, Indigo Dye, Colonial, Colonialism, Nature Dye, Maryland, Baltimore, Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Agriculture, Farming, Organic Farming, Art, Aesthetics, Southern United States, US history 

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Baltimore-based artist TOSKAGO . Martin Mbuguah better known as TOSKAGO is an artist born in Ol'Kalou, Kenya, raised in Indiana, and currently lives and works in Baltimore, MD. He currently studies painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and expects his BFA by 2024.Born to a poor family of farmers and laborers, Martin's formative years were characterized by a deep sense of anxiety due to rising tribal tensions and growing financial instability. Despite these struggles, Martin and his family had a twist of fate when they won the coveted “green card lottery” and were offered the chance to move to the United States.After arriving in the states Martin's initial anxieties returned, this time taking a different form as he attempted to reconcile his inherited Kikuyu culture and the last tie to his family and homeland with his new adopted culture in the U.S. Martin spent most of his time examining and learning Western customs in an effort to assimilate. It was during this time that Martin also began to acclimate to his new racial identity as a “black man.” Being from an ethnically and racially homogenous village, Martin's understanding of racial structures and hierarchy was distinct from even that of his parents (who were born in British-occupied Kenya).Martin's work is a dialog on the nature of identity and the human condition. Taking from his ancestral Kikuyu practice of storytelling he constructs narratives through painting and film in order to illustrate themes of race, violence, and addiction.Martin's works have been displayed in significant national exhibitions at venues such as the Pratt Manhattan Gallery (New York), and The National YoungArts Foundation Gallery (Miami, FL). His paintings are part of private and public collections around the world, including the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the St. Claire Collection, and the Timmons Collection. Martin has also been the recipient of numerous prestigious national and international awards. He was a recipient of the coveted Gold Award from the National YoungArts Foundation, as well as a semifinalist for 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars.Photograph by Dawn BangiCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host toskago - Guest The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation ★ Support this podcast ★

Megan E. L. Klink is a digital artist, independent curator, and creative director based in Washington, D.C. She graduated with an MFA in Curatorial Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a B.A. in Art History with a concentration in Global Contemporary Art from Washington College. Klink currently works in creative marketing at VERSUS, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand with best-in-class hospitality venues, a cutting-edge marketing agency and an innovative venture arm. She uses her creative background to implement innovative digital and physical marketing campaigns in the D.C. and New York areas. Through her current work, she aims to create engaging and cohesive branding strategies under the VERSUS umbrella. In her free time, Klink continues her art practice and intends to continue independent curatorial work in the future. Both her personal and curatorial works explore the idea of a postcontemporary art world, an era she believes we already inhibit. Klink's work aims to create a non-conforming space for artists in a rapidly-changing digital society. In this episode of The Truth In This Art, Megan E.L. Klink discusses her experiences growing up around art, shifting to arts education, and her work with VERSUS, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand with best-in-class hospitality venues, a cutting-edge marketing agency and an innovative venture arm.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Meet Corinth Boone, a black artist from New Jersey who works as a Prop Designer for Cartoon Network! Although she lives in Los Angeles now, Corinth originally had to turn down CN's first offer since she wasn't ready to relocate. That opportunity would have been lost if Corinth didn't follow the #1 rule of job hunting: Always Follow-Up! During her time at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Corinth took a semester off to hone her portfolio and inadvertently did a little growing-up. As a prop designer, she not only draws hand-held props, but also furniture and even effects! So many adventures with Corinth on this week's episode of Straight Ahead! Website: https://www.corinthboone.art/ Instagram: @heyitscorinth/ Twitter: @heyitscorinth Peony (webcomic): https://peony.webcomic.ws/ If you enjoy our podcast, please share it and rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We want to expand our platform and amplify these BIPOC voices! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/straight-ahead-podcast/message

The Maxwell Football Club named Mill Creek standout Caleb Downs on Thursday as the 2022 Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year. Downs starred on offense and defense last season as Mill Creek won the Class AAAAAAA state championship, the program's first. The Hawks finished 14-1 with a No. 11 ranking nationally in the final MaxPreps Top 25. In a state finals win over Carrollton, the 6-foot, 190-pounder made 13 tackles and rushed for three touchdowns. He finished the season with 83 tackles, five interceptions (two for TDs) and 10 passes defensed on defense, in addition to rushing 57 times for 383 yards and 20 TDs and catching 36 passes for 422 yards and three TDs on offense. Downs graduated in December and enrolled early at Alabama, where the five-star recruit is expected to contribute immediately at safety. Downs joins past winners of the Maxwell high school honor that include Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence and Derrick Henry. Gwinnett County government and local tourism officials are investing half-a-million dollars in COVID recovery funds in efforts to improve security around county attractions and hotels, and to support arts recovery and film education programs. The county announced the $500,000 investment that government and Explore Gwinnett officials will make into the programs on Thursday. The goal is to use the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery funds to boost areas in the hospitality and tourism industry that were hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were made available to the county as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act. There are three main areas that the funding will be spent on, including film education and training programs for high school students, a program to support nonprofit arts groups and efforts to improve security at the Gas South District District, Coolray Field and more than 100 hotels in the county. The long-awaited return of the Hometown Holiday Parade is among the highlights included in the city of Lawrenceville's 2023 events calendar, which was released in late January and includes nearly two dozen events. The parade, which has not been held for several years due to the COVID pandemic, is scheduled for Saturday, December 2. Also planned is the two-day “Around the World in the DTL” celebration, providing a variety of culturally-rich experiences and events in the city's collaboration with the Atlanta International Nigh Market. Also, the “Cultura Fiesta Latina” returns in 2023, offering a Latin heritage festival filled with food, dancing and music during National Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition, the “Live in the DTL” concert on June 16 will take place on the Lawrenceville Lawn as part of the Juneteenth Celebration. The city will tip its collective cap to law enforcement during National Police Week in May with “Light Lawrenceville Blue” and on March 10 the Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders Youth Council will presents it inaugural youth-organized mental health awareness event on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Events in the city are free to attend (although some may require pre-registration due to space limitations) and sponsorships starting at $500 are available. Legislation establishing regulations for the fast-growing third-party food delivery industry in Georgia has been introduced in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 34 is an outgrowth of a Senate study committee chaired by Sen. Elena Parent, D-Atlanta, that held several meetings last summer and fall to talk about an industry that has no federal oversight and only patchwork state and local regulations. Third-party food delivery was virtually non-existent before the pandemic closed restaurants to in-person dining. Apps including Uber Eats and DoorDash sprang up so quickly and grew so rapidly that health regulators couldn't catch up, resulting in complaints from customers of unsanitary practices. The industry also ran afoul of restaurant owners, who complained third-party food deliverers were running ads featuring their names without authorization, touting relationships that didn't exist. Senate Bill 34 would put an end to such practices in Georgia, prohibiting third-party food companies from advertising non-existent connections with restaurants and requiring them to enter into contracts with restaurants before picking up and delivering food from those facilities. The legislation also would require vehicles used for third-party food delivery to be clean. No smoking or vaping would be allowed inside delivery vehicles, and pets would be prohibited unless they are service animals. Food containers delivered via a thirty party would have to be closed, sealed and tamper resistant. Thermal containers would be required when necessary to keep food at the proper temperature. Parent's bill has bipartisan cosponsors, including Republican Sens. John Albers of Roswell and Frank Ginn of Danielsville. Democratic cosponsors include Sens. Harold Jones of Augusta and Sally Harrell of Atlanta. Fernbank Museum continues to celebrate its 30th Anniversary this year with special exhibits, giant screen films, themed Discovery Days, nighttime nature adventures in WildWoods: AGLOW, Fernbank After Dark adult science nights and more. Fernbank kicked off the year with the new giant screen film, “Fungi: Web of Life,” which opened on January 7. This film follows scientists to forests in Tasmania and China as they search for unique lifeforms, including bioluminescent mushrooms, that could help solve some of humanity's most urgent problems. “Wings Over Water” opened on February 4 in the Giant Screen Theater. Audiences can fly alongside three different types of birds as they defy the odds and migrate to America's largely unknown but awe-inspiring prairie wetlands. Guests will learn about the science of navigation, flyways, bird behaviors and this unique ecosystem. February will offer a vivid immersion into the science of color in the new special exhibit “The Nature of Color,” which opens Feb 11. “The Nature of Color” offers an in-depth exploration of the way color carries information in nature, including how organisms use it to find food, warn off predators and reproduce. The exhibit also delves into the use of color across cultures, where different colors can signal a wide range of meanings, impact emotions and ultimately influence the society around us. For more information head over to Fernbank dot org. “I billed myself as a triple threat: attorney, author, and artist,” Darryl Hines, one of Tannery Row Artist Colony's newest members, said. Yet at the “tender age” of 72, Hines finds himself totally immersed in one of these talents — creating works of visual art. Hines has accomplished many things in his life, but art has been a constant “companion” that never left him. His journey to Tannery Row has been filled with experiences, an array of talents, a variety of schools and study, and successful careers outside the art world. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, his parents recognized his talents at as young as five. However, he was unsure about making a living in the art world. Utlimately, he started a law firm while commuting back and forth to Atlanta to support his wife's broadcast career. While helping his son start a t-shirt company, his love for art was rekindled. In August of 2020, Hines enrolled at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and earned his MFA in 2022. “At the tender age of 72, I returned to metro Atlanta. Finding a studio space led me to Tannery Row at the suggestion of Carolyn Wright, formerly of The Lona Gallery in Lawrenceville.” He finds the atmosphere at Tannery Row encouraging. Hines has gained the interest of collectors like Hollywood filmmaker Michael Sherman who sits on the boards of the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Hines is hoping to spark interest in gallery owners and museums in Atlanta and elsewhere, pursuing several artist residencies and fellowships, and hoping to teach art as an adjunct professor. If one is lucky, visitors might catch Hines in his area of Tannery Row, located at 554 West Main Street in Buford. 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Bobby Joe Smith III is a Black and Lakota (Hunkpapa and Oohenumpa) graphic designer and media artist. Design, computation, performance, writing, and lens-based image-making are mediums of expression and inquiry he turns to often. His creative practice is rooted in the ongoing decolonial and abolitionist movements led by Indigenous communities on Turtle Island and across the Black diaspora. His research draws from the decolonial, abolitionist, and post-apocalyptic strategies of Black and Indigenous people to construct a poetic vernacular of "unsettling grammars"—gestures, methodologies, and utterances that deviate, disrupt, and dismantle settler-colonial systems. By rearticulating these "unsettling grammars" through the disciplines of media art and design, Bobby Joe seeks to reveal vectors leading toward decolonial futures and generate work that resonates with the people and movements that comprise his community. He currently is pursuing an MFA from UCLA's Design | Media Arts department and holds an MFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), a Post-Baccalaureate degree in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and a B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from Middlebury College.In this episode, listen as we discuss how Bobby Joe utilizes design to uplift his community and how we can encourage students to think about design in a way that is meaningful to them.

Deyane Moses is a veteran, artist, activist, and curator living in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a BFA in Photography and an MFA in Curatorial Practice. She received international recognition during her studies for her project, The Maryland Institute Black Archives (MIBA), which documents MICA's Black history from the 1800s to the present and explores its relationship with Black Baltimoreans. MIBA and its accompanying programs prompted MICA's President to issue a public statement apologizing for the College's racist past. In 2020, Deyane founded Blackives, LLC a consulting firm that assists Black folk with research, preservation, and mobilization of the archives. She served as a Community Archives Fellow for Inheritance Baltimore and now she is the Public Access Archivist for Afro Charities Inc, which is a not-for-profit organization that preserves 130 years of Baltimore AFRO American Newspaper Archives.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Deyane Moses To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Brief summary of episode:Yifan Luo is a Baltimore-based illustrator, storyteller, and creative problem solver. She paints lush vignettes centered around people and food, and makes visual narratives and comics exploring current events and cultural identity. Her work is fueled by an earnest curiosity and the desire to contribute to a more sustainable, connected, and equitable world through compelling visual stories and journalism.She received a BA from Brown University and an MFA in Illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where she is an adjunct professor in the Illustration Department. Prior to completing her MFA, she worked as a content manager, designer, and fitness trainer in Boston and Silicon Valley.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Yifan Luo  To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

About The GuestBrandon Ball is a Designer Leader who provides creative problem solving and innovation strategy to clients. He partners with teams to craft and transform customer experiences. He lives and breathes design, combining his passion for the arts with business acumen.Beginning his career at General Electric, Brandon worked in operations and supply chain. He pivoted to experience strategy, leading innovation and design projects for Marriott. Next, he led and collaborated on human-centered design and traditional strategy projects at KPMG Digital. Before Harmonic, Brandon worked as a Business Designer at Fjord providing people-centric business strategies to public sector clients.With degrees in engineering, design, and business, Brandon is a multidisciplinary thinker, earning a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (AGGIE PRIDE!), MA in Design Leadership from Maryland Institute College of Art, and MBA from Johns Hopkins.A proud Atlanta native, Brandon spends his free time traveling, hiking, reading, curating sounds for events around DC, Baltimore, and ATL, teaching at MICA, and mentoring junior colleagues and students from his alma maters.The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Brandon Ball To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Brief summary of episode:Patricia “Trish” Moore grew up in the Parkville area of Baltimore County and knew from an early age she wanted to be an artist. Moore who not only is a professional graphic designer for the University of Maryland Extension office, but she is also a part-time teacher at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Patricia “Trish” Moore To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestAriana Parrish is a trained architect, property manager, community activist, and artist. She received her Bachelors of Architecture from Temple University in 2013 and Masters of Professional Studies from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2022. She is a Baltimore native who started a community organization in pursuit of block beautification, and is a homeowner in Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA. She has a combined fourteen years of property management experience. In 2019, she served as community outreach chair for the National Organization for Minority Architects Baltimore chapter. Before starting her career in architecture, she worked for more than five years in the restaurant industry. Hosting, serving, and catering for restaurants and events in Baltimore and Philadelphia learning her way around the kitchen. When she's not being a renaissance woman, she is traveling the globe, salsa dancing, climbing, african dancing or kakaking to learn something new to share with Nosreme!The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Ariana Parrish To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

About The GuestNatovian McLeod is an artist and educator working in Baltimore, MD. She has her BFA in General Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She has been awarded Maryland Teacher of Promise 2016 and a certificate of merit from Arts Educator, from Dr. Justin Sutters. At MICA she has worked intensively with faculty and its board members to restructure its core curriculum to focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Globalization. She is currently an elementary art teacher and the program coordinator for MICAs Art and Design College Accelerator Program. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Natovian McLeod To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestSabrina Dépestre is a marketer and brand strategist who has served as the Director of Brand Marketing at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)'s Office of Open Studies since January 2019.Previous to MICA, her professional experience includes consulting for businesses and non-profits in industries such as tech, food & beverage, retail, media, and supply chain; and full-time roles spanning from leading strategy with a boutique brand experience agency based in Baltimore; directing the communication strategy for a youth-centered athletic athletic apparel brand, ivivva by lululemon; and leading the creation of group experiences for schools, community partners, and businesses with the Miami HEAT organization.Her volunteer efforts focus on supporting & connecting youth, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the education, art, social impact, and tech sectors. She is a Mentor & Coach for Bridges Baltimore, a non-profit that provides year-round programming for youth ages 9-23 in Baltimore City; a Board Member of Innovation Works, a social impact organization that helps build sustainable neighborhood economies in Baltimore City; and the 2018-2021 Baltimore Chapter Ambassador for She Builds Initiative, a platform that connects Haitian women entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world. In between balancing her full-time role at MICA, consulting, and volunteering, she spends her time cooking, visiting family, reading, creating playlists, and practicing yoga.A graduate of Florida International University (BBA, Marketing), she currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland.The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Office of Open StudiesThe series is produced with the generous support from Maryland Institute College of Art, Office of Open Studies.  MICA Open Studies is helping to define the Maryland Institute College of Art as a 21st-century leader in the education of artists and designers. MICA Open Studies fuels creative journeys through convenient and innovative learning models that provide broad access to the college's rigorous art and design education.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Sabrina Dépestre To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestAmerican painter Emma Childs was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, where she lives and works today. Childs graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a BFA in General Fine Arts. She has participated in an artist residency at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach, Florida, and is currently a resident at School 33 Art Center in Baltimore. Childs' work is held in several public and private collections in Baltimore, Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. She is represented by Rhodes Contemporary in London, UK, and Hidell Brooks Gallery in Charlotte, NC. In this current body of work, Emma Childs has been developing a language of painting that allows her to explore the way we exist in the world we build around us. Childs' work explores moments of chaos and mundanity, freedom and containment, isolation and contact. She is interested in the ability of a work to evoke an energetically emotional response from the viewer as well as creating objects that physically interact with their environment, to walk a line between creating something self-contained as well as reaching outward.  The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Check out Emma's WebsiteTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Mrs. Sally Di Marco earned a respectable reputation in the fashion industry as a chief fashion designer for the fur-lined coat collections for names such as Chanel and Dior at the Glenbrook Coat Company. From 1979-2010 she worked at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) where she was an Associate Professor and the Program Coordinator of the Fashion Design and Merchandising Programs. From 2011-2017, she served as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Fashion Design Program at Stevenson University located in Maryland. Her academic background includes a Master of Higher Education Degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Mrs. Di Marco is the author of the technical fashion design text, “Draping Basics” published by Bloomsbury-Fairchild Publications. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-harris96/message

A So You Wannabe a Farmer first! Melissa and Wendy welcome a guest to the show and it's none other than Melissa's oldest child, Quinn.Quinn is a first year art student at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore studying Ecosystems, Sustainability, and Justice. Their conversation centers around these themes with a splash of Jewish herbalism, a sprinkle of history - both the geographically local and culturally distant - culture, superstition, and finished off with a dollop or two of this and that. If that isn't enough, there's a few gardening and farming references, too! You can find Quinn on Instagram @quinnterludeFollow us on Instagram:NEW @so_you_wannabe_a_farmerMelissa @sow_grow_letitgoWendy @chutzpahhollowMusic by Chris SpenceArtwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.comAll that and more!So join us as we head out to the farm...Thank you for listening! If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram:@so_you_wannabe_a_farmerMelissa @sow_grow_letitgoWendy @chutzpahhollowMusic by Chris SpenceArtwork by Jane Rabadi janerabadi.comEditing by Melissa Spence

Brief summary of episode:Tiffany Holmes serves as the chief academic officer, responsible for all aspects of the development and delivery of educational programs, including curricula, faculty, facilities and budget, and ensuring and supporting the achievement and fulfillment of academic excellence across all disciplines of the College. Tiffany is on The Truth In This Art to tell us about The Art Of Racing.About the Art of RacingThe Art of Racing is part of the ongoing partnership between 1/ST and the Park Heights Renaissance that included honoring the late community advocate George E. Mitchell through the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and the George E. Mitchell Park Heights Community Fellowship Grant. The Art of Racing builds upon the legacy of these initiatives by recognizing and honoring individuals who, much like Mitchell himself, demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the Park Heights community.“The visual elements behind the Preakness Stakes captivate the imagination both on race day and year-round,” said David Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, 1/ST. “The Art of Racing commemorates and celebrates one of the most iconic sporting events in Maryland, and nationwide. It also represents the opportunity for a modern visual interpretation of the Preakness Stakes as we redefine the sport to connect with a new generation of fans.”“The Preakness is one of the most esteemed public events for Maryland and this inaugural competition celebrates its importance in a unique way,” said Dr. Leslie King-Hammond, the founding director of the Center for Race and Culture at MICA and a member of the judging panel for The Art of Racing. There is an illustrious history between MICA and the Preakness Stakes that began in the 1970s when then-MICA professor Raoul Middleman led his classes in painting murals of Pimlico Race Course. The seven murals Middleman created with his students, which live in perpetuity behind the course's grandstand, provide an intimate look at a tradition defined by history and character.“Raoul Middleman enriched the lives of his students by giving them the hands-on opportunity to experience commercial artmaking,” said Dr. Tiffany Holmes, MICA's Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. “The Art of Racing builds upon Professor Middleman's legacy by commissioning artists from MICA and across Maryland to provide their interpretations of Maryland's time-honored tradition of Thoroughbred racing.”The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:MICAArt of RacingTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Tom talks to TOCG's Director of Recruitment and Professional Development Jordan Sanford, about working toward diverse and equitable institutions through hiring strategies, opportunities for lasting change, and the barriers to entry in our field. Jordan is the former Director of Artistic Advancement at The Art Effect of the Hudson Valley and former Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission and Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where he developed and coordinated post-secondary pathway programs for emerging artists of color. Read Jordan's full bio here. For more on Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, visit www.tomocgroup.com.

Game Design, Speaking Up, and Passionate Visions.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Ashley Guchhait, CEO and Game Designer of Boba Studios and Co-Chair of International Game Developer's Association, D.C. Chapter. Ashley talks all about her company, Boba Studios. We get to hear what it was like finding her team throughout college, at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), how the company was built, and her experience of entering competitions and conventions. Ashley also goes into the details of her game, Squirrely Roo Rabbit. Lastly, we get to hear what Ashley has learned throughout her experiences in the industry and the ways she and her studio have improved. QUOTES “I never raised my hand in class, and when teachers called on me—even in high school—I would be so quiet because you know somebody calls on you and my throat would close up. And I didn't know what to say and my voice would barely come out… Ironically, at this point, I am the person that talks the most at our studio.” - Ashley Guchhait [09:32] “Things that are worth it. They take hard work.”– Ashley Guchhait [29:18] “Sometimes you might get feedback that, you know, it doesn't necessarily apply. But we always really appreciate anybody who will give us critique and talk about it from their perspective. Because all of those things are super helpful and they make what we do clearer no matter what it is. - Ashley Guchhait [38:11]   TIMESTAMPS  [00:04] Intro [01:53] Meet Ashley Guchhait  [03:53] Boba Studios [04:27] Deciding on College [06:47] Managing Self-Talk While Creating [07:45] Maryland Institute College of Art [10:30] Ashley's Studio Partners and MICA Majors [11:30] Life Visions and Welcoming Passions [13:22] Meeting TJ and Kyrstin [18:26] Technology Used [19:57] Boba Studios Entering Competitions [31:45] Making Money After College and Conventions [36:34] Ashley Expressing Her Visions to Others [38:30] Squirrely Roo Rabbit [44:19] Books That Impacted Ashley [47:24] Outro   RESOURCES https://winniethepooh.disney.com/ (Winnie the Pooh) https://peabody.jhu.edu/ (Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University) https://www.mica.edu/ (Maryland Institute College of Art) https://soundcloud.com/tj-martin-composer (TJ Martin) on SoundCloud https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrstincooksey/ (Kyrstin Cooksey) on LinkedIn https://store.steampowered.com/app/1246870/Harvest_Moon_One_World/ (Harvest Moon) https://bobastudios.itch.io/squirrely-roo-rabbit (Squirrely Roo Rabbit) by Boba Studios https://www.dell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware (Alienware by Dell) https://peabodyinstitute.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/tj-martin-and-boba-studios-wins-20000/ (Boba Studios Wins Up/Start Venture Competition) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun&hl=en_US&gl=US (Temple Run) https://www.salisbury.edu/academic-offices/business/shore-hatchery/ (Shore Hatchery) https://ditavonteeselingerie.com/pages/dita-von-teese (Dita Von Teese) https://super.magfest.org/ (Music And Gaming Festival (MAGFest)) https://www.amazon.com/Perks-Being-Wallflower-Stephen-Chbosky/dp/0671027344 (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) by Stephen Chbosky https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659337/ (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) Film https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914612/ (Emma Watson)   RELEVANT LINKS https://bobastudios.com/ (Boba Studios) https://twitter.com/bobastudios#_=_ (Boba Studios) on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/bobastudiosplay (Boba Studios) on Facebook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9MVTqbHxxLNb-xYUG2PJ8A#_=_ (Boba Studios )on YouTube https://www.instagram.com/bobastudios/ (​​bobastudios) on Instagram https://soundcloud.com/user-172176952 (Boba Studios) on SoundCloud https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions) I'd love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you'll give us 5...

Platemark Series Two, History of Prints kicks off with Ann Shafer and co-host Tru Ludwig introducing the series. They talk about teaching the History of Prints (HoP) for the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) using the print collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art over the course of 15 years. They talk about how the class brought them together and about how transformative it was for hundreds of MICA's BFA students.

Dingding Hu is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning illustrator based in New York City. Originally from China, she studied illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) before becoming a full-time freelance illustrator. The way she got started in her illustration career is unexpected. She shared what worked for her and how sticking to her passion and not being strayed by the current trend created a name for herself.

In this episode, we interview Molly Hurley, a Wagoner Fellow from Rice University in Houston, TX, a Nuclear Program Fellow with The Prospect Hill Foundation, and Fellowship Associate with Beyond the Bomb. She currently works as an independent researcher studying nuclear weapons issues, their intersectionality with many other social justice issues, and the role that artwork could play in carrying on stories and messages about the atrocities committed for the sake of nuclear development and dominance. Starting this fall, Molly will enter an MFA program in Community Arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and is planning to take her research to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Sex, Death, Dragon Ladies, and Nuclear Weapons Beyond the Bomb (@beyondthebomb) Hiroshima: Why America Dropped the Atomic Bomb Broken Arrow Incidents More on Broken Arrows Global nuclear policy is stuck in colonialist thinking. The ban treaty offers a way out. Cultural Explosion, 2020 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Follow us on Twitter @disruptrcp or email us at disruptrcp@gmail.com. Disrupt is recorded and produced by Gabriella Gricius and Bridgett Neff-Hickman on the traditional and unceded territories of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples.

— “By making their inner world visible women get in touch with their inner authenticity and develop personal artistic voice.” Valeria Teles interviews Annette Luycx — the author of the “From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice.” Annette Luycx, MEd, MSc, is an artist, author and freelance art educator and coach from the Netherlands living and working in Greece. She has taught collage, mixed media, ceramics and art and personal development, in Athens for the past twenty years at schools (middle school and high school) and cultural centers (adults). She is the author of “From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice” an art workbook for women. The book is available on Amazon, Archway and Barnes & Noble as a print copy and as an e-book. Annette holds a Master's Degree in Sociology and Women's Studies of the University of Amsterdam, a post-doctorate degree in Cultural Management of Paris Dauphine University and a Master's Degree in Art Education from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. Annette has specialized in art coaching and artistic talent development. The purpose of her teaching practice is to support artists, art students and creatives in gaining increased self-awareness and understanding of their individual creative process, as well as to promote their personal and artistic growth: the development of their artistic voice. She has been studying and exploring the link between artistic expression and self-discovery in the visual arts, dance, and theater her whole life. In 2014 she created the IRIS ART CENTRE, a center for adult art education specialized in the development of personal artistic voice. Here, she organizes summer art workshops and artist coaching residencies, in the Greek countryside about twenty miles north from the center of Athens. Now due to Corona, she also coaches artists online. To learn more about Annette Luycx and her work, please visit: https://www.www.annetteluycx.com/  — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

Christina Fidler is an award-winning 2D character animator with passions in directing, screenwriting, and community arts organization. Born and raised in New York City, she took the journey to Baltimore, Maryland to receive a BFA in Animation at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).  There, she served as the President of the Maryland student chapter of Women in Animation based at MICA, working alongside her colleagues to create workshops, panels, and empowering spaces for gender inclusion and cultural diversity.Her work plays with the tensions between comedy and anxiety. Twitchy lines, fast-paced gags, and off-kilter universes are used to draw attention to the feelings and thoughts that make the human experience so fun, painful, and undeniably universal.Christina’s most recent endeavor has been the role of a Junior 2D Character Animator on an upcoming Comedy Central digital production. Her thesis film, “Condolences from the Vulgar Tongue or (Boner)” has also recently entered the festival circuit, receiving recognition from programs such as Animation Block Party, Sweaty Eyeballs, and Couch Film Festival. ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really makes a difference and it's always nice to read kind words.Follow us on Twitter and  InstagramBe sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

The Open Call Podcast hosted by Laura Tanner and Anne Stagg, features conversations with contemporary artists about their work. In this episode of The Open Call Podcast, we talked with   Lauren Frances Adams. Lauren is a contemporary artist who is well-known for her paintings and installations that  question recorded histories and what is left out. Her  practice is deeply rooted in research and she uses the language of the decorative arts to pull past history into the present. She works across many media including painting, sculpture, and architectural installation. Lauren is a full-time painting faculty member at the Maryland Institute College of Art [MICA] in Baltimore. New podcast episodes are released bi-weekly on Thursdays. In addition to the podcast, we keep an active Instagram where we share images of the artwork that we talk about. Discover our Instagram @the_open_call_podcast. Special thanks to Susan Cooper for voicing our Outro, Scott Stagg for composing our music, and to our wonderful research assistants:  Ainsley Coty, Syd Cole, Erin Miller, Alyssia Price, and Christian Pruitt who help with production.

Getting to know your customer’s pains is one of the biggest challenges of building enterprise software. Joining me to take a deep dive into this topic is my good friend and return guest, C. Todd Lombardo.   As the VP of Product & Experience at Openly, an insurance-tech startup, C. Todd is a seasoned product leader in the B2B space with a ton of experience leading in-house product teams to success. He has also written two of my favorite product books: Product Roadmaps Relaunched: How to Set Direction while Embracing Uncertainty, and, of course, his newest book, Product Research Rules: Nine Foundational Rules for Product Teams to Run Accurate Research that Delivers Actionable Insight.   In this episode, C. Todd and I discuss topics based on three of the nine product rules included in his newest book, Product Research Rules: 1) How to align your team/s on the right question/s to research 2) How to plan research in a B2B context & 3) Why it is essential to share your findings throughout the innovation process.   Episode Details: Product Research Rules with C. Todd Lombardo: “Start with the problem first; Don’t start with the solution or the technology.” — C. Todd Lombardo   About C. Todd Lombardo: Data nerd. Design geek. Product Fanatic. Product-guy who believes “product”​ is not the right fit for today's data-driven, experiential world. C. Todd focuses on building and mentoring teams in areas of user experience design, product management, and product strategy. Currently, he is the VP of Product & Experience at Openly, an insurance-tech startup.   In addition to leading in-house product teams to success, C. Todd has worked as a design and product strategy consultant for notable clients such as TripAdvisor, LogMeIn, Spotify, New York Times, BBVA, FedEx, Lowes, and Genentech. Additionally, he serves on the adjunct faculty at Madrid's IE Business School and Baltimore's Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where he teaches graduate-level courses in design, innovation, and data visualization.   Topics We Discuss in this Episode: Todd’s career background and experience in various product roles About his newest book, Product Research Rules: Nine Foundational Rules for Product Teams to Run Accurate Research that Delivers Actionable Insight What you need to know to build a product that solves the problem(s) of your customers or users How to conduct research to fully understand what the problem is that you’re trying to address with the product you are creating What some of the key product rules are and how you can leverage them to drive you and your team forward Key insights and examples on “Rule #3: Good insights start with a question.” How to align your team as a leader so they can discover the right questions to ask and research (and get the executive team, management, and stakeholders on board too) Examples of how to create solutions for problems your customers are actually having Key insights and examples on “Rule #4: Plans make research work.” How to access/communicate with your customers in a B2B environment The critical role that the product leader plays in enabling their team to feel empowered Key insights and examples on “Rule #8: Insights are best shared” The importance of good user experience and a good product that fills a need and isn’t just a solution in search of a problem   Product Leader Tip of the Week: When it comes to product research, you need to ask simple questions — then listen. The ability to ‘dig in’ and then know when to listen is crucial! Don’t wait to speak. Instead, listen to what somebody is saying and then respond.   And don’t forget: be humble if you’re wrong.   To Learn More About C. Todd Lombardo: Todd Lombardo’s LinkedIn Product Research Rules: Nine Foundational Rules for Product Teams to Run Accurate Research that Delivers Actionable Insight, by C. Todd Lombardo and Aras Bilgen Product Roadmaps Relaunched: How to Set Direction while Embracing Uncertainty, by C. Todd Lombardo, Bruce McCarthy, Evan Ryan, and Michael Connors Openly   Related Resources: Enterprise Product Leadership Episode 27: “How to Define a Clear IoT Vision” with C. Todd Lombardo  danielelizalde.com/Template — Download Daniel’s free IoT Product Strategy Template here!   Want to Learn More? Sign up for my newsletter at danielelizalde.com/Join for weekly advice and best practices directly to your inbox! Visit danielelizalde.com/Podcast for additional information, show notes, and episodes. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss out on any of my conversations with product and thought leaders!  

Andy Brenits is the Principal of Phoenix-based Brenits Creative, a branding, marketing, and creative strategy firm that helps growing businesses and business owners working (mostly) by themselves compete with name brands by creating a consistent way to look, communicate, and act. He's a creative professional with 25+ years of experience running creative businesses specializing in branding, marketing, and design. Before founding Brenits Creative, Andy led in-house creative teams at Fortune 500 brands such as Banana Republic, The Gap, National Football League, KPMG, and Arizona Public Service. An experienced mentor and teacher, Andy has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Pratt Institute, Rowan University, The Art Institute of Phoenix, Sessions.edu, Columbia University, Grand Canyon University, and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). He earned his Master’s Degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and has a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts. Website: https://brenits.com/    

For the episode #5 of AW CLASSROOM, we virtually sit with curator and founder of the Mare Residency, Tiffany Auttrianna Ward, who focuses her work on artists of the African Diaspora and those of marginalized communities. To support our podcast and the work we do, please donate to us at artsywindow.com and click the "donate" tab. Much love! Read here to learn more about our guest: Tiffany Auttrianna Ward is an independent curator and cultural producer based between Baltimore and New York. In 2019 she founded Mare Residency, a roving residency with a focus on supporting and connecting artists of African descent between the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. In its inaugural year Ward partnered with SunSpot sTudios to host Baltimore-born artist Jerrell Gibbs and Dominican-American artist Raelis Vasquez in a two-week residency created to highlight and connect artists to the city of Baltimore. Recent awards include the Intercultural Development Grant, MICA/MFA Graduate Merit Scholarship, Leslie King Hammond Graduate Fellowship, and the MICA Graduate Research Development Grant. At MICA, she served as a Graduate Studies Curatorial Fellow and the student representative in the Vice Provost Search Committee. During the past ten years, Ward has centered the stories of the African Diaspora through her academic and professional pursuits, which have taken her to Brazil, Puerto Rico, and throughout the continental United States. From 2015-2018, she ran a bilingual Portuguese and English online journal, Cores Brilhantes—a contemporary online space for Afro-Brazilian art. Since founding the journal, she has also been a contributing writer for AFROPUNK and Sugarcane Magazine as well as assisted artists from across the diaspora with public relations and marketing support. She is a 2020 MFA Curatorial Practice graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She received her BA in History from Manhattanville College in 2011 with a focus on African Diasporic Studies. Follow her work at: @auttrianna and @mareresidency on IG Follow us: @artsywindow artsywindow.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsywindow/support

Stuck at home during this pandemic looking for something fun to do? Look no further than the National Museum of American History's Photographic History Collection and the Smithsonian Learning Lab.  The Photographic History Collection (PHC) represents the history of the medium of photography from the daguerreotype era to the present.  In numbers that adds up to over 2000 identified photographers and studios, about 200,000 photographs, and about 15,000 cameras, pieces of apparatus, studio equipment. You can search, share and save items you find.  It's a research rabbit hole. I spent hours looking for items the first time I went on the site.  One of my favorites is an early daguerreotype of a group standing on the banks of Niagara Falls without safety precautions. My guest has spent the last several months organizing digitized images into virtual collections with the Smithsonian Learning Lab, an online resource.  It's possible to create your own “collection” of images for research.  Teachers can create modules their students can use too. The last time I searched the Smithsonian collection it was overwhelming. Thanks to Shannon, I can find what I need and save it for next time. Here's one really cool thing. Each image has a unique permanent URL meaning you can use it and locate the image later. If you've seen a photo exhibit at the National Museum of American History then likely Shannon had something to do with it. Related Episodes:Episode 48: Finding Photos of Your AncestorsLinks:Smithsonian Learning LabSign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help organizing your photos? Check out the Essential Photo Organizing Video Course.Need help identifying family photos? Check out the Identifying Family Photographs Online Course.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Shannon Thomas Perich is the Curator in the Photographic History Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History where she has worked for over twenty years. Recently published as a co-author of When the Circus Came to Town! An American Tradition in Photographs (Smithsonian Scholarly Press 2020). She has an article about early photographic patents in an upcoming publication on the history of copyright and control of art in the nineteenth century (OpenBooks, 2021). Perich was lead curator for The American Scene, an online web project that explores the history and power of American entertainment through a series of interviews and artifacts. She is the author of Changing Face of Portrait Photography: From Daguerreotype to Digital (Smithsonian Books, 2012) and Portrait of Family (Harper Collins, 2007) about Richard Avedon's photographs of the John F. Kennedy Family.  Her exhibitions include, Laughing Matters at the National Museum of American History, and Country: Portraits of An American Sound at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles.  Other exhibitions include, Pushing Boundaries: Portraits by Robert Weingarten, The Civil War Experience at the Smithsonian, and Honky-Tonk: Photographs by Henry Horenstein, 1972-1981. She has taught History of Photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her blogs can be found on the National Museum of American History's website and NPR's Picture Show. Perich's research often explores the dynamic intersections of the art, technology and history of photography, especially where the personal experience and national narratives are at play.About Maureen Taylor:Maureen is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, photograph preservation, and family history at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S., London and Canada.  She's the author of several books and hundreds of articles and her television appearances include The View and The Today Show (where she researched and presented a complete family tree for host Meredith Vieira).  She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Germany's top newspaper Der Spiegel, American Spirit, and The New York Times. Maureen was recently a spokesperson and photograph expert for MyHeritage.com, an internationally known family history website and also writes guidebooks, scholarly articles and online columns for such media as Smithsonian.com. Learn more at Maureentaylor.comDid you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Mitch Goldstein is a designer, artist, and educator based in Rochester, NY. He is an Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he teaches in the School of Design. Over the past 15 years, Mitch has taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA),…

Mitch Goldstein is a designer, artist, and educator based in Rochester, NY. He is an Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he teaches in the School of Design. Over the past 15 years, Mitch has taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA),…

Having helmed distinguished art schools and programs in Paris, Washington DC and Los Angeles, Samuel Hoi became president of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2014. In 2017, along with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ava DuVernay and Sandra Cisneros, he received a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, one of the few arts administrators to earn the honor in recognition of his work fostering “powerful works of art that help advance freedom, justice and inclusion, and strengthen our democracy.”   In this interview, Samuel (or Sammy, as he likes to be called) reveals how his cross-cultural background, his artistic training and a fearlessness in saying yes to whatever challenge was thrown his way shaped the way he leads and fosters leadership in others today – at MICA and in the Baltimore communities with whom MICA partners.

Having helmed distinguished art schools and programs in Paris, Washington DC and Los Angeles, Samuel Hoi became president of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2014. In 2017, along with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ava DuVernay and Sandra Cisneros, he received a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, one of the few arts administrators to earn the honor in recognition of his work fostering “powerful works of art that help advance freedom, justice and inclusion, and strengthen our democracy.”   In this interview, Samuel (or Sammy, as he likes to be called) reveals how his cross-cultural background, his artistic training and a fearlessness in saying yes to whatever challenge was thrown his way shaped the way he leads and fosters leadership in others today – at MICA and in the Baltimore communities with whom MICA partners.

Today on Midday Culture Connections: a conversation about an effort to engage Squeegee Kids by helping a few of them form a new company that produces and markets bottled water. It’s called Korner Boyz Enterprises, and it’s being launched by young people with the assistance and guidance of people at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), the University of Maryland Law School, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and a non-profit called Equity Matters.

Episode 10: Professors. Love them? Hate them? Here’s what to do about it. One of the biggest perks of going to college is being able to create relationships with the professors there. They can be huge assets both during and after college, helping with everything from placing you in an internship to nudging that not-quite-a-B up a letter grade. Like with all teachers, getting a bad one also has the potential to ruin the subject for you. In this episode we cover how to navigate those tricky interpersonal relationships with the people who can often make or break your college career. About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Episode 8: The Skills You Need to Know Before You Leave High School Whether you go to college or not, there are some things in life that are non-negotiable skills you’ll need to survive in our world. If you make sure you know how to get a job, apartment, and car after college, you’re going to be ok. In this episode, we break down exactly why those three things will set you up for success in the “real world” even if you decide you aren’t going to take the traditional path in life. We cover the exact skills you need to master within those three categories to make sure you land on your feet no matter where you choose to leap to. About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Episode 7: Online Learning vs Classroom Learning The variety of ways to learn the skills that will get you a job, or even choosing the path to get to your dream career, can be pretty overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about the differences between learning in a traditional classroom setting and learning in an online, self-paced format. We also cover whether it’s possible to learn only via online courses to get a job in your chosen field and how to make sure you’re picking the best course for you. About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Today, it’s another edition of Midday in the Neighborhood, a series in which we’ve set out to spotlight the remarkable tapestry of communities that make up the city of Baltimore. According to the group Live Baltimore, there are 278 unique neighborhoods in our city, full of folks working to make their communities, and our city, better. The intention of this series is, over time, to hear from people who actually live in all of the neighborhoods in our diverse and vibrant city, and get their perspectives on what’s right about Baltimore, what can be improved, and what people may not know about our many different communities. Today, Tom is joined by people who are active in three adjacent neighborhoods on the city’s West side: Upton, which includes one of Baltimore’s most historic thoroughfares, Pennsylvania Avenue; Bolton Hill, bordered on its western perimeter by Eutaw Place, and home to the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA); and Penn North, just south of Druid Hill Park, a magnificent greenspace designed in 1860 by Howard Daniel, John Latrobe and George Frederick. With Tom in the studio today are: Debbie Ramsey. She is an Open Society Institute Fellow and the founder and executive director of Unified Efforts, a non-profit that serves kids age 5-18 in several neighborhoods on Baltimore’s West Side, including Penn North;Linda Rittelmann serves on the Executive Committee of the Bolton Hill Community Association;And Wanda Best is the executive director of the Upton Planning Committee.We welcome listener calls, emails, Tweets and Facebook comments.This conversation was livestreamed on WYPR's Facebook page, and you can watch the video here.

Is art school worth it? How do you convince your parents to let you go into a creative field? Tune in to learn more about what options there are and how to make sure that the choice you make is one that you won't regret. -- About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Ask Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. Please donate to Ask Win by going to https://www.paypal.me/WCharles. Patron Checkout: https://www.patreon.com/join/Askwin?. Simplecast's Brand Ambassador Program: http://refer.smplc.st/rtTvG. Check out Win's books at https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538951782&sr=1-2-ent. To buy Win’s new book, Smile with Dictation, go to https://books2read.com/Win. I, Win: http://books2read.com/Iwin Check out Danielle's books at https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Coulter/e/B00OFIOY3C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1483655853&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl2&tag=paradimarket-20&linkId=8490a064c62cededb762ed5b949ed144. Check out Win’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGN0mfJdlpKG8IdJTBjKTow. Please read Outsource Your Book to a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Press: https://leaderspress.com. On Ask Win today (Friday, May 24, 2019), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Leah Marquette. Leah Marquette, or Leah M.Artist, is an artist based out of Baltimore, Maryland. She studied animation at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) from 2014 to 2018, and is now a part-time independent illustrator. She currently travels to various conventions in the New England region to sell her art as a member of the collective "Chickadee Pop!," which she started with graphic designer and close friend Casey Leach, a graduate of MICA. Her art centers on things of personal interest. Be it sweet, humorous, or fantastical, fun is her philosophy! After all, isn’t art meant to be enjoyed? To learn more about Leah visit leahmart.com.

Please enjoy again:   W is for Writing Welcome to the A to Z of Sex. I'm Dr Lori Beth and I am your host.  We are working our way through the erotic alphabet one letter at a time.  Just a reminder this podcast deals with adult content, so if you don't have total privacy, you might want to put on your headphones.  Today the letter is W and W is for Writing.   I had the opportunity to record a wide variety of people at Master slave Conference 2018 over Labour Day weekend in the United States.   I recorded this episode with Jaki Griot while I was there.   In 2006, Jaki found the local BDSM community through the TNG movement and served on the Steering Committee for the Next Generation, Baltimore for 6 years.  Jaki worked for http://peplove.com/ (PEPlove.com (People Exchanging Power)) http://peplove.com/ (as a phone dominant and sex counselor.  Jaki worked at Sugar the Shop (a woman and trans operated adult toy store) as a sex education.  Since 2007, Jaki Griot has taught classes for local and antional organisations including but not limited to: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) , Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, Dark Odyssey Fusion, Floating World, Baltimore Educational Social Society (BESS), BlackBeat, FetFest, Primal Arts, TNG Baltimore , DCTNG and Touch of Flavour.  Her published erotica and essays related to kink and BDSM appear in Salacious Magazine, Sacred Kink Anthology, Carter/Johnson Leather Library and the National Coaltion for Sexual Freedom.) We started by talking about Jaki's involvement in TNG Baltimore and how this lead to exploring many facets of kink and BDSM. We moved from there to talking about the many projects Jaki has been involved with. Jaki enjoys connecting with many different types of people from all walks of life.. She is an activist and works to see people of colour, women, disabled people, people of all body shapes and sizes, and people of all ethnicities represented in the BDSM, kink, polyamory and leather communities.  One of her main goals is to help people from these groups to have a voice.    Her new zine (online and in print) Perverts of Color provides a platform for essays, erotica, and art.. Jaki spoke about wanting upcoming issues to also focus on how people who have disabilities including neurological ones and including those who simply think differently experience sexuality, kink, BDSM, leather and the wider communities..   Jaki spoke about creating a space for all these communities by being willing to talk to people and interact with people.   Perverts of Color : Goal to have this bimonthly for at least a year.. It costs digital $3 and print $6 http://etsy.com/kinkartblack/   There are interviews, stories, art, original photography.. There are also resources such as ways to find doctors, therapists, lawyers etc who are kink aware and/or friendly.   Thanks for joining me for the A to Z of Sex this week. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drloribeth@atozofsex.com , follow me on twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Check out my YouTube channel: Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. For a free 30-minute discovery session with me, go to https://the-intimacy-coach.com/ and head to my contact page to click on my calendar and schedule directly. If you enjoy the show please leave me a review on iTunes and Stitcher. Join me next week for the letter X. 

How do you pick a major? What happens when you find out the major you've chosen is not right for you? How do you know if a major is not right for you? Tune in to learn more about what options there are and how to make sure that the choice you make is one that you won't regret. -- About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

The years you are spend researching, reading, and writing, most certainly shapes and enhance your knowledge in your field--that's a given. But how does it shapes and enhance your knowledge of self? This week's episode we're discussing the personal development that occurs along the grad school journey. Allanté sits down with Becky + Christian of the podcast Growing Through Grad School to discuss the topic! About the hosts of Growing Through Grad School: Christian and Becky are both 4th year doctoral students studying clinical psychology at Howard University. Christian currently researches adverse childhood experiences, Black identity, and health outcomes and is a leading researcher in his lab at HU. Christian received his Bachelors and M.S. (clinical psych) from Howard. In his career, he plans to deliver therapy and conduct research. Becky received a M.A. in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas in 2013. Her research focuses on the perceived benefits of participating in complimentary and alternative healing practices, as well as gender-expansive populations, and inclusive feminist perspectives in psychology. Her clinical work focuses on providing culturally sensitive, comprehensive psychological evaluations to bilingual children in DC charter schools and training school staff to work competently with students of color from low SES backgrounds in DC. She does psychotherapy with young adults at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a focus on the LGBTQ+ and autism spectrums.   Subscribe to Growing Through Grad School, wherever you listen to podcasts Follow them on Insta @growingthroughgradschool, on Twitter @growinggradspod

To stay in the States or not, that is the question we will be answering in this episode. Tune in to learn more about International College and Study Abroad to further your education. -- About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Is community college an awful idea? Are Ivy League's worth it? What if I don't want to go to college but still want to get a career? Tune in to learn more about what options there are and how to make sure that the choice you make is one that you won't regret. -- About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Episode 1: Is College Worth It? In this episode, we dive in to the first question anyone considering college has nowadays: is college worth it? With cost-of-attendance rising and a job market that’s become totally saturated with degree holders, it can get pretty tricky to justify spending thousands on higher education. We discuss how to decide whether college will be worth the cost for you as an individual as well as some of the tricks to make sure you’re picking a college that will give you the most value for the cost. About Michelle Jamesina and Christina Cheng Christina and Michelle are entrepreneurs that mentor high school and college students in their free time. Both of their businesses are entirely online, and they both travel the world extensively, learning about other cultures and education systems in the process. They both graduated from college in 2015. Michelle is a lifestyle and business coach who helps visionary business owners make more money while still doing good and enjoying life along the way. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Boston University and also studied at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Christina owns Tiny Oak Studio, a graphic and web design business helping socially and environmentally conscious business owners transform their brands. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with a BFA in Environmental Design, and attended the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. CREDITS: Music by Markard

Welcome to episode #27 of IoT Product Leadership, a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with product leaders on what it takes to build great IoT products. I’m your host, Daniel Elizalde.   I have a very special episode for you. Today I have not one, but two incredible Product experts in the show. My guests are Bruce McCarthy and C. Todd Lombardo.   Bruce and C. Todd are experienced Product Leaders and co-authors of the book: Product Roadmaps Relaunched, which by the way I think is one of the best Product books to come out in recent years.   I’ve known Bruce and C. Todd for a while now. Every time we get together we have very rich and passionate product conversations. So I’m very excited to bring those conversations to the show.   In this episode we discuss key leadership topics such as, why should IoT be part of your product strategy? How to work with Executives to clarify the company vision, and we discuss the 10 universal business objectives companies can use to drive their strategy.   This is an episode no IoT product leader should miss.   About Bruce McCarthy and C. Todd Lombardo:  Bruce McCarthy is a serial entrepreneur, author, organizer, and speaker at product, UX, and innovation events around the world. He helps growing organizations achieve their product visions through workshops, mentoring, and team coaching. Bruce's co-wrote Product Roadmapping Relaunched: How to Set Direction While Embracing Uncertainty and opines regularly about Product Culture.   Originally trained as a scientist, C. Todd Lombardo has held job titles ranging from scientist, to engineer, to product manager, to designer, and even professor. He is usually leading product and experience teams at startups. He serves on the adjunct faculty at IE Business School in Madrid, as well as Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). He is a published O'Reilly Media author with two titles: Design Sprint (2015) and Product Roadmaps Relaunched (2017). He never turns down a good chocolate chip cookie.    Topics we discuss in this episode: Bruce and C. Todd share their backgrounds.  Why IoT should be incorporated into your solution. How Product Leaders work with Executives to clarify their vision. The 10 universal business objectives. Key results and metrics. How to achieve alignment and buy-in within your company. Strategy you need to manage up: objectives, priorities, shuttle diplomacy, negotiation skills. Advice for Product Leaders who are new at developing IoT solutions.   To learn more about Bruce and C.Todd: Bruce on LinkedIn C.Todd on LinkedIn Bruce on Twitter C.Todd on Twitter Product Roadmapping Relaunched: How to Set Direction While Embracing Uncertainty Product Culture C.Todd   Free download: Don’t forget to download my IoT product strategy template, for free.   Related Resources: What Is An IoT Product Manager? IoT Framework for Product Managers How to Build an IoT Product Roadmap

Heather Day is an artist who lives and works in San Francisco, California. Heather received a BFA from The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) on the Presidential Scholarship in Baltimore. Her work has been shown at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art, The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work can be found in the collections of Facebook, JCREW, The Ritz- Carlton, AirBNB, Snapchat, Dropbox, Warner Brothers, YouTube and The Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. Heather’s work has been covered in Juxtapoz, 7x7, Dwell, The Atlantic, CNet, Create, The Washington Post and more. Brian met up with Heather at the site of her show at Joshua Liner Gallery for a talk about her many travels growing up, synesthesia, music, process and more.

During the holidays, food drives and charitable giving campaigns raise awareness of food insecurity, but people experience disruptions in access to healthy food year round. New research by Dr. Kristin Mmari and colleagues at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Public Health reveals that some adolescents engage in risky behavior to get access to food or money to buy food. In this Data Points episode, our GovEx Director of Applied Research discusses these findings with Dr. Mmari and Anushka Jajodia, a Social Design Fellow from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Together with researchers from the JHU Department of Civil Engineering, this team is taking a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and mapping systemic barriers to food access, and developing a process to put this valuable research into action. For further reading, see the relevant Urban Institute study linked here.

W is for Writing Welcome to the A to Z of Sex. I'm Dr Lori Beth and I am your host.  We are working our way through the erotic alphabet one letter at a time.  Just a reminder this podcast deals with adult content, so if you don't have total privacy, you might want to put on your headphones.  Today the letter is W and W is for Writing.   I had the opportunity to record a wide variety of people at Master slave Conference 2018 over Labour Day weekend in the United States.   I recorded this episode with Jaki Griot while I was there.   In 2006, Jaki found the local BDSM community through the TNG movement and served on the Steering Committee for the Next Generation, Baltimore for 6 years.  Jaki worked for http://peplove.com/ (PEPlove.com (People Exchanging Power)) http://peplove.com/ (as a phone dominant and sex counselor.  Jaki worked at Sugar the Shop (a woman and trans operated adult toy store) as a sex education.  Since 2007, Jaki Griot has taught classes for local and antional organisations including but not limited to: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) , Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, Dark Odyssey Fusion, Floating World, Baltimore Educational Social Society (BESS), BlackBeat, FetFest, Primal Arts, TNG Baltimore , DCTNG and Touch of Flavour.  Her published erotica and essays related to kink and BDSM appear in Salacious Magazine, Sacred Kink Anthology, Carter/Johnson Leather Library and the National Coaltion for Sexual Freedom.) We started by talking about Jaki's involvement in TNG Baltimore and how this lead to exploring many facets of kink and BDSM. We moved from there to talking about the many projects Jaki has been involved with. Jaki enjoys connecting with many different types of people from all walks of life.. She is an activist and works to see people of colour, women, disabled people, people of all body shapes and sizes, and people of all ethnicities represented in the BDSM, kink, polyamory and leather communities.  One of her main goals is to help people from these groups to have a voice.    Her new zine (online and in print) Perverts of Color provides a platform for essays, erotica, and art.. Jaki spoke about wanting upcoming issues to also focus on how people who have disabilities including neurological ones and including those who simply think differently experience sexuality, kink, BDSM, leather and the wider communities..   Jaki spoke about creating a space for all these communities by being willing to talk to people and interact with people.   Perverts of Color : Goal to have this bimonthly for at least a year.. It costs digital $3 and print $6 http://etsy.com/kinkartblack/   There are interviews, stories, art, original photography.. There are also resources such as ways to find doctors, therapists, lawyers etc who are kink aware and/or friendly.   Thanks for joining me for the A to Z of Sex this week. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drloribeth@atozofsex.com , follow me on twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Check out my YouTube channel: Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. For a free 30-minute discovery session with me, go to https://the-intimacy-coach.com/ and head to my contact page to click on my calendar and schedule directly. If you enjoy the show please leave me a review on iTunes and Stitcher. Join me next week for the letter X. 

Performance artist, art critic and newly minted UNLV art department chair Marcus Civin talks about: Why he decided to take the job, moving from a satisfying academic career in Baltimore at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA); how his involvement in the Providence, R.I.-based art collective New Urban Arts launched his career trajectory as an undergrad, providing connections and mindset; the harsh realities of being an adjunct teacher (whom he hires as dept. chair), and how as a prospective adjunct you need to know what you’re in for, and it’s not for everyone; the harsh realities against becoming a salaried faculty member, he (slim) odds for adjuncts getting those slots, and his own theories about the pros and cons of certain types of faculty candidates he’s considering hiring; his performance art, including his ideal venue and his ideal size audience and the roots of his work in the court jester and the absurd; how the students he’s encountering at UNLV are warriors leading a revolution, and are ready for change, and compared being in college in 2018 to being in college in 1968 in terms of the potency of the moment; and his misstep in sharing a seminal Chris Burden performance with a performance class at MICA, and what a wake-up call it was for him.

Susanne Buckler began her art career as a sculptor but she soon found the immediacy of photography. For 25 years her photography studio, Foto Imagerie, was a major contributor in the world of jewelry, lifestyle, interiors, and food with clients including Saatchi, Unilever, Food & Wine magazine, and Avon. Her latest project, Talk to Me, is a mixed media installation of portraits of women. Buckler’s ongoing investigation of women’s bodies was spurred by her disfigurement brought on by a life-threatening disease. The project offers women a common ground to explore their emotional core through their own bodies. In 2016 Buckler was awarded the Special Recognition First Place Award in the Manhattan Arts International HERStory 2016 Juried Exhibition. She has exhibited at the Soho Photo Gallery and the Professional Women Midtown Gallery in New York, and, at LABspace in Great Barrington, MA. She has been featured in the Manhattan Arts International, Photo District News, and Photo Design Magazine, and she has taught at the School of the Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. Buckler received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She lives and works in New York City. (http://www.advanceyourart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Susanne-Buckler-2.jpg) Susanne Buckler Links www.susannebuckler.com (http://www.susannebuckler.com) www.facebook.com/SusanneBucklerArtist (http://www.facebook.com/SusanneBucklerArtist) www.instagram.com/susannebucklerartist (http://www.instagram.com/susannebucklerartist) www.linkedin.com/in/susannebuckler (http://www.linkedin.com/in/susannebuckler) BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

Dana Bechert is a full time ceramic artist living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Dana was raised on the Connecticut shoreline by two artisan parents. Growing up Dana was introduced to various trades and skill sets, including pottery. Dana attended the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore Maryland. Upon graduating with a degree in Interdisciplinary Sculpture in 2012, Dana started her eponymous ceramics studio and has been working as a full time potter ever since. In addition to pottery, Dana spends lots of time working in her large vegetable garden and putting her pots to use in a variety of cooking disciplines.

Light Painting with Harold Ross Harold Ross (b 1956), is an American fine-art photographer who lives and works in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Since 1979, Harold has been creating distinctive work in the studio as well as in the night landscape. For 27 years, he has specialized in light painting, a technique involving "painting" the light over a long time exposure. Harold actually refers to his process as “sculpting with light”. He also teaches workshops in his methods and regularly gives lectures on his work. Born into a military family in 1956, Harold grew up in New Mexico and Germany. His parents were adventurous, and took the family on outings almost every weekend... hiking in the desert, horseback riding and camping in the mountains, exploring castles and old gardens in Germany and camping in Italy. These outings, of course, left many lasting impressions. He earned a B.F.A from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), after which he produced fine art and taught photography at the college level for several years. His large scale color work has been exhibited, published and collected in the U.S. and internationally. Publications include Photo China Magazine, the Italian magazine Progresso Fotografico and the Ukrainian magazine Ukraine Photographer, among others. Here at home, his work has been featured in LensWork #93 and #121, The New York Times LENS blog, and Professional Photographer Magazine, and others. In 2011, Harold was invited to participate in an exhibition of landscape photography in Inner Mongolia, China along with 10 other American and 20 Chinese photographers. He was also chosen as one of four photographers to exhibit in the inaugural FRESH 2011, at Klompching Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Happy Shooting! w: haroldrossfineart.com Blog: hharoldrossfineart.wordpress.com  Get your FREE business coaching call with Rob! Sign up for one of the last few spots here!  

Transcript of Ellen Lupton's lecture. Ellen Lupton is curator of contemporary design at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City and director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. An author of numerous books and articles on design, she is a public-minded critic, frequent lecturer, and AIGA Gold Medalist. Sept. 2006.

Ellen Lupton is curator of contemporary design at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City and director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore. An author of numerous books and articles on design, she is a public-minded critic, frequent lecturer, and AIGA Gold Medalist. Sept. 2006.