Podcasts about arts culture

"I have been used, abused and silenced within the nonprofit industrial complex... I'm not gonna take it anymore... I'm gonna get mine and my community's gonna get there's this year" - Nikko Kimzin, Kimzin CreativeIn Part One of season two of Where Art Meets Impact highlight episode. This episode features inspiring voices from the 2024 California Arts and Culture Summit, which highlights, how artists and advocates tackle three major issues: legitimizing creative careers as real work, integrating arts into health systems, and empowering economic justice through entrepreneurship and guaranteed income. Learn how intentional funding, narrative shifts, and artist-led collaborations are creating systemic change. Guests Include: + Julie Baker: CEO of California for the Arts+ Nataki Garrett: Co-artistic Director of One Nation, One Project+ Chris Appleton: Founder and CEO of Arts Pharmacy+ Dr. Indre Viskontas: Cognitive Neuroscientist, Scientist, Communicator, Opera Singer and Stage Director+ Dr. Tasha Golden: Director of Research for the International Arts Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University.+ Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer-CEO & Founder, Studio T Arts & Entertainment+ Nikko Kimzin: Founder, Kimzin Creative, an LLC+ Jamie Hand: Director of Strategic Impact and Narrative Change at Creatives Rebuild New York+ Nurit Siegal Smith: Executive Director, Music Forward Foundation+ Marcus Mitchell: Public Administrator, the City of West Hollywood's Arts+ Eric Estrada, Co-Host, Assoc Producer, Voices of the Community+ Eduardo Robles: Summit Roaming Reporter, California for the Arts and Voices of the Community+ George Koster: Creator, Host, Producer, Voices of the Community

Hakim Bellamy served as the Inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of Albuquerque (2012-2014) and recently completed a four year Mayoral appointment as the Deputy Director for the Department of Arts & Culture at the City of Albuquerque. Bellamy is a W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow, a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, an Academy for the Love of Learning Fellow, Western States Arts Alliance Launchpad Fellow, Santa Fe Arts Institute Food Justice Fellow, New Mexico Strategic Leadership Institute alum and Citizen University Civic Seminary Fellow. In 2012 he published his first collection of poetry, SWEAR (West End Press/University of New Mexico Press), and it landed him the Working Class Studies Tillie Olsen Award for Literature in 2012. In 2019 his book We Are Neighbors (co-created with photographer and book designer Justin Thor Simenson) was shortlisted for the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards. His latest title Commissions y Corridos (UNM Press) published in 2022 is his seventh book. With an M.A. in Communications from the University of New Mexico (UNM), Bellamy holds a juris doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and has held adjunct faculty positions at UNM and the Institute of American Indian Arts. A National Poetry Slam Champion, Bellamy has performed his work in at least seven countries and continues to leverage his art to transform his communities.Learn more about Hakim at www.hakimbellamy.com.

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Sunil Singhvi, Head of Arts & Culture at TriliTech, the London-based blockchain hub helping shape the future of digital experiences through the Tezos ecosystem. Sunil brings a rare blend of deep tech, culture, and media expertise, having held senior roles at Twitter, Instagram, and Rarible before joining Trilitech. His mission? To explore how blockchain isn't just about tokens and ledgers but about real human connection, particularly between creators, brands, and their communities. What stood out in our conversation is how Sunil views blockchain as a vehicle for restoring creative autonomy and rebuilding trust in the creator-fan relationship. Through compelling examples like Manchester United's Fantasy United game and McLaren's collectible-driven fandom, we explore how Tezos enables ownership, co-creation, and authentic engagement that outpaces traditional social platforms and algorithms. We unpack the evolution of NFTs, moving beyond the speculative bubble of the past into more grounded use cases that offer tangible benefits. From supporting emerging artists through royalty-respecting marketplaces like objkt.com to enabling fans to co-create digital artwork through platforms such as editart.xyz, the conversation highlights a meaningful shift in how digital creativity is produced and experienced. Sunil paints a future where fans become collaborators and artists regain long-lost visibility into who their supporters truly are. We also reflect on the power of community, where smaller and more engaged groups increasingly matter more than vast but disengaged audiences. And perhaps most importantly, we explore what happens when creative expression is no longer dictated by opaque systems but driven by transparent, decentralized tools. Could blockchain finally deliver on the promise of a fairer and more inclusive creative economy? And if so, how can artists, brands, and everyday users participate in this movement without repeating the missteps of earlier digital revolutions? Let us know your thoughts. Could Web3 be the reset button creative industries have been waiting for?

This session of the radio show shares the Art Pharmacy Community Conversation held at THE BLACK BOX on March 5, 2025. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy opened the event with 3 panelists who made brief presentations and then participated in a Q&A session.Panelists:Michael Bobbitt, Mass Cultural CouncilEmily Devlin, Art PharmacyAmy Friguiletti, Deputy Town AdministratorThe Q&A session of this is not shared, the audio quality was not sufficient.The presentation portion of the event runs about 35 minutes, so let's listen to overview of Art Pharmacy and how the Town of Franklin will be the first community to use their Opioid Settlement funds to use this--------------** Presentation by Michael Bobbitt -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_g76jrwROR3wWehzLD5mDxrWk3zhk8Uo/view?usp=drive_linkMass Cultural Council press release on Art Pharmacy -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/introducing-the-first-statewide-social-prescribing-solution-in-the-u-s/ Mass Cultural Council -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/ Michael Bobbit -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/about/staff/michael-j-bobbitt-bio/ ** Presentation by Emily Devlin -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFFjIH-x0lHx53F8MMwxatqg_JoDJ35F/view?usp=drive_linkArt Pharmacy -> https://www.artpharmacy.co/ Emily Devlin -> https://www.artpharmacy.co/about ** Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/ Amy Friguilett -> https://www.franklinma.gov/159/Administrator Cory Shea -> https://www.franklinma.gov/916/Arts-Culture-and-the-Creative-Economy--------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit

【This event is now postponed to June due to Cyclone Alfred】Various Japanese community events are held in Brisbane. A new festival, Sakura Fest, will take place on March 8. Ms Erika Abe, one of the event organisers, talks about the festival and her language exchange activities on the day. - 【サイクロンのためイベントは６月に延期となりました】さまざまな日系イベントが開催されるブリスベン。新しいお祭り「Sakura Fest」が８日に行われます。オーガナイザーの一人で、当日のラングリッジエクスチェンジなどを担当する阿部衣里加さんにお話を聞きました。

There's never a shortage of things to do in Louisville, if you're paying attention. And if you're not paying attention, don't worry! LPM's Arts & Culture reporter Breya Jones has you covered. On this episode, we check in with Breya about the latest news in Louisville's arts scene.

Episode No. 691 features artists Kota Ezawa and Amy Pleasant.  The Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is presenting "Kota Ezawa: Here and There - Now and Then," an investigation into the creation of memory in the Bay Area and nationally, through March 9. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, features Ezawa and Julian Brave NoiseCat's Alcatraz Is an Idea (2024), and Merzbau 1, 2, 3 (2021), and Ursonate (2022), which were among 11 Ezawas recently acquired by SFMOMA. "Ezawa" was curated by Frank Smigiel. Fort Mason will publish a catalogue on the closing weekend. SFMOMA is showing Ezawa's National Anthem (2018) in "Count Me In"  through April 27. Ezawa's work has been featured in solo exhibitions at many museums, including the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA; the Buffalo AKG Art Museum; the Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada; and the Saint Louis Art Museum. His work is in the collection most major US art museums, and in museums in seven other countries.  Pleasant is included in "Synchronicities: Intersecting Figuration with Abstraction" at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha. The exhibition examines some of the ways in which nine artists have recently navigated the space between abstraction and figuration. "Synchronicities" was curated by Rachel Adams, and is on view through May 4. Pleasant's work is also on view at The Carnegie, Covington, KY in "Southern Democratic" through February 15, and in "Vivid: A Fresh Take" at the Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN through June 1.  Pleasant has been included in exhibitions at the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Montgomery (Ala.) Museum of Fine Arts, the Weatherspoon Museum of Art, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and more.  Instagram: Amy Pleasant, Tyler Green.

In this cute sized episodette, Gwen & Kate chat about the World Health Organisation's findings that Arts + Culture is good for us. Kate puts this to the test seeing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican and Gwen consults her 2nd best friend ChatGPT about how to manage phone addiction and anxiety, and comes up with a daily routine we'd both love to live by! And Kate challenges Gwen to try it out. Plus listener shoutouts! Including a message from RUMP Patreon Jo Hook, who's inviting us all to take part in fun team fundraising events for Bristol-based charity Temwa, raising funds for communities in Malawi. Kate and Gwen decide on air to do a fire walk! And you're invited to join them. For more information on Temwa's events check out their website. Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | Patreon Or, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee! Be social with us:Instagram Facebook TikTok Thank you to our team:Music - Andrew GrimesArtwork - Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media - Kate Balls

The What's Next crew takes a trip to Jamestown to catch up with Kaycee Colburn, the Founder of KayCo, and Reverend Luke Fodor, Momina Di Blasio, and Sam Qadri. The three are members of the New Neighbors Coalition, a group dedicated to assisting new refugees.

Healing With Angelica Podcast With Guest Victoria Muhammad Episode: 112On The Black Man Is God: A Being Of Power And Force With Victoria Muhammad will dive deeper into the profound truths and insights of a new understanding of Black divinity, leadership, and strength.Podcast Overview:On this powerful and thought-provoking show will open up a journey into the divine essence of the Black man, exploring his role as a creator, sustainer, and reflection of supreme power. Through engaging conversations, historical insights, and spiritual revelations, we'll dive into the truths that have been hidden, forgotten, or suppressed about the Black man's identity and potential. This is more than a discussion it's a call to awaken, honor, and reclaim the divine legacy of the Black man as a being of immense power and force.Guest Information:My name is Victoria X Whipple, also known as Black Honesty. I am a 46 year old black woman. I am the owner of an Emergency Preparedness Business called Solutions For Survival. I'm the owner of a Health and Wellness Business called NutriBest Wellness. I also recently started aclothing line called "Fit Fusion Wear". I am a proud mother of four very amazing son's. I have two sisters and two brothers. My parents are very supportive and they have encouraged my growth. I currently, reside in Atlanta GA, USA. I was born in Tampa Florida and grew up in St Petersburg Florida. I lived in Houston Texas for several years prior to moving to Atlanta Georgia. I studied at Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC), St.Petersburg College (SPC). I earned a degree in Accounting and studied Business Management. I also successfully completed two years of Drama at Lakewood High School and went on to study acting at Back Stage TV Products in St. Petersburg Florida where I performed in commercials. I absolutely love Arts & Culture.My occupations include: School Teacher, Tutor, Bookkeeper, Artist, Poetess, Health and Wellness Coach, Herbalist, Photographer, Fashion Designer, Performing Artist, Meditation Guider, Retail Salesperson and Hairstylist.I am the author of a children's poetry bedtime book titled "Sweet Dreams Hakim" which will be published soon. I'm also very excited about my new Youtube Channel named, "Let's Talk About It With Black Honesty" where we talk about current events, emergency preparedness, health and wellness, relationships, testimonials and so much more.One of the best experiences of my life is when I proudly served as a Local MGT Captain of The Nation of Islam in St. Petersburg Florida and again in College Park Georgia. I also proudly served as a Local Protocol Director of The Nation of Islam in St.Petersburg Florida. My life is full of experiences and struggles. I also recorded a Poetry Album "Do for Self". I am passionate about my work and love to do things for human welfare. I formulated a natural immune boosting supplement called"Immunovibe"I'm blessed to be a 35 year cancer survivor! I also remarkably overcame Lupus. I am now living a more happier and healthier life!The main purpose of my life is to uplift humanity, especially the systematically oppressed black communities across America because we're suffering and in need of uplifting the most. I want to improve the lives of my people by using all of my gifts and talents to facilitate that effort.Support this platform with a small donation to help sustain future episodes!DONATE|CONTRIBUTION

This week's episode is the next in our Moments of Growth series, and this one is about one of our favorite subjects: art!    Lots of people think that art is a “nice  to have” in a small community, but it's really a need. Art and art programming gives people an opportunity to not only view and experience art made by other people, but to create their own through workshops or events. Tapping into our creative side means we make more vibrant, interesting, fun, and beautiful communities, and who doesn't want that?! (Not us, because our building is designed to show off local artists' work and hold workshops and classes so we're obviously very into art!) Art encompasses so many of the things that make our world more rich and beautiful—music, paintings, photography, dance, amazing food, sculpture, and so many others—and we want every small town to be bursting at the seams with art and creativity!   In this episode, we hear from:  Amanda Hagen, a local artist and owner of Heartstrings Studio. LesleyAnne, a local artist and one we contracted with to create some art for the building, including our beloved timeline and entryway.  James Bergman, a Fargo-based musician and songwriter Lauren Starling, a Fargo-based artist whose art will soon get to be part of our small town!   Links and Resources Mentioned: Amanda Hagen's Website: https://www.heartstringsartstudio.com/ LesleyAnne's Website: https://www.lesleydidthat.com/ James Bergman's Website: https://www.artistjamesbergman.com/ Lauren Starling's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/starlingpaints/?hl=en Amanda was a guest on the podcast! You can find her episode here: https://www.growingsmalltowns.org/post/episode84 StartUp Brew: https://www.emergingprairie.com/startupbrew-fargo/

Deputy Minister Mabe reflects on 2024: Arts, Culture, and Recreation in Focus for 2025 Deputy Minister Peace Mabe REFECTION OF THE YEAR AND WHAT’S TO COME IN 2025? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It won't come as a surprise to realise that the arts are struggling right now. This is certainly not just a UK-centric issue. When you look at how the cost of living crisis has impacted society, usually policies around the arts are slashed or go unnoticed. In this season of Research for the Real World, we're exploring the contribution of IOE research on Language, Culture and Arts Education to turbo-charge this much-needed reset. Joining us will be experts from the IOE to unpack the key issues at play. Professor Zhu Hua will talk about the key pressing issues facing language learning and intercultural communication. Professor John Potter and Annie Davey will share artistic research collaborations with external partners and what that means in terms of developing arts education. Professor Evangelos Himonides joins us to talk about how research projects around music can impact our health and wellbeing, and the importance of music education. More Research for the Real World: https://bit.ly/researchfortherealworld

Union Hall's Willie O'Donovan has been honoured with the Arts, Culture and Festivals award at the national Volunteer Ireland Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our early days of travels to Mexico George Gause and I spent several 20 de Noviembres in Mexico City and other places commemorating the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.On November 20, 2024, I was all smiles at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Arts, Culture and Event Center (ACE) in Edinburg. For my longtime library and arts colleague Letty Leija it was the culmination of a long time dream. It was the public celebration of the hard work by her and her colleagues.Letty credits that dream beginning about 2009. During that year Letty, Evana Vleck and I used to sit around and strategize about what we could do in the Arts if we only had money, because we certainly had the programming ideas! At that time Evana was working at Edinburg Chamber of Commerce focusing half her time on Marketing and the other half on Events. She had already done some fabulous events on at IMAS, including a monumental one day Book Festival. I had been working since 2006 with my ArtsRGV centralized events calendar which attempted to list events in Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy Counties. And Letty and I had worked since the mid 1990s on library events. And we all had been involved with Dr. Dahlia Guerra as she founded FESTIBA.At the ribbon cutting Letty credited Evana Vleck and myself and as being members of her original Dream Team. Editor's Note: The above commentary was penned by retired UT-Pan American librarian Virginia Haynie Gause to commemorate the opening of the Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center in Edinburg. It first appeared on Haynie Gause's social media pages. Go the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full commentary. Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of City of Edinburg librarian Letty Leija at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center:Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

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A thriving arts & culture scene creates a thriving community. Whether it's a film festival, the opera or a new culinary experience, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region works diligently to cultivate and promote creative opportunities for visitors and locals alike to enjoy. Listen in as Angela Seals and Dylan Craddock discuss Arts Month, the importance of arts and culture for a destination and their favorite places to enjoy creativity around the region.    Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to Media@VisitCOS.com.  Episode links:  @PeakRadar CulturalOffice.org ArtsOctober.com RMWFilm.org

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Aislinn Ó hEocha to discuss the Babóró International Festival for Children and Annie Duffy McMahon to discuss Brian Friel's 'Mollie Sweeney.' Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway Film Society's new season and new music from Newry in town, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by a panel of critics to discuss The House by Tom Murphy. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the architecture at the Edge Festival, the Clifden Arts Festival, and the Tulca Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Sharon O'Grady and Ruth Mulhern to discuss free Culture Night events across county. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House by Tom Murphy, the Decadent Theatre Company's new Brian Friel show, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway  

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary will be joined by Tiarnan McCusker to discuss the cultural programme attached to the Galway Climate Action Festival and a variety of people behind the "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" group exhibition to discuss it's premiere at the Galway Arts Centre. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway-based poet, Fred Johnston, the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

The Associate Director of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts John Hall returned to the show to update our DC and Asheville listeners about their multifaceted and exciting upcoming season - just in time for "leaf peeper" season. From numerous exhibitions to diverse concerts to storytellers to a robust theater schedule, the Center has it all. Also get details about how their production of "A Christmas Carol" is so unique, what Tony-award winning show will be presented in 2025, and a listing of workshops and classes that includes something for everyone. 

ACE Galway covering the arts, culture and entertainment across Galway is back this (Wednesday) evening from 7.00pm with Gary McMahon.  There will be an in-depth look at Culture Night in Galway City and Gary speaks to Tom McLean from Outset Gallery about their multidisciplinary late-night show Otherworld.   Shorelines Arts Festival is coming soon to Portumna and the movers and shakers behind the festival will tell Gary all about their incredible lineup.   News of the programme for this year's Babóro Children's Festival plus anything else that can be squeezed in between 7 and 8pm - all on air and online on ACE on GBFM.

Today, we revisit my 2023 conversation with Dr. David Fakunle, a storyteller, scholar, and public health expert whose work embodies the healing potential of the arts. Dr. Fakunle' s  own story from a boy in Baltimore to a leader in public health and cultural advocacy is deeply rooted in his belief that storytelling and creativity are essential to individual and community well-being. Dr. Fakunle discusses his various roles, including his faculty positions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Morgan State University, and the University of Florida Center for Arts and Medicine. As the president of the Association of  Black Storytellers and the executive director of WombWork Productions, he emphasizes the importance of storytelling in public health, highlighting how it can address complex issues like HIV, violence, and trauma in ways that traditional approaches often cannot. Dr. Fakunle' s work is a testament to the capacity of creativity in transforming lives and communities. Recorded at WEAA at Morgan State University, this episode is illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and its vital—if underutilized-- role in public health.

Today, we revisit my 2023 conversation with Dr. David Fakunle, a storyteller, scholar, and public health expert whose work embodies the healing potential of the arts. Dr. Fakunle' s  own story from a boy in Baltimore to a leader in public health and cultural advocacy is deeply rooted in his belief that storytelling and creativity are essential to individual and community well-being. Dr. Fakunle discusses his various roles, including his faculty positions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Morgan State University, and the University of Florida Center for Arts and Medicine. As the president of the Association of  Black Storytellers and the executive director of WombWork Productions, he emphasizes the importance of storytelling in public health, highlighting how it can address complex issues like HIV, violence, and trauma in ways that traditional approaches often cannot. Dr. Fakunle' s work is a testament to the capacity of creativity in transforming lives and communities. Recorded at WEAA at Morgan State University, this episode is illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and its vital—if underutilized-- role in public health.

A quick announcement about how to support the show during the Best of Halifax 2024 season and what the rest of the year will look like for the podcast. vote.thecoast.ca Nominate "Elwood City Limits" in the Arts & Culture section under Best Podcast Nominations end in mid-August; voting period is from September to October

Asheville Visual Artist Brian Luzader appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to tell us about his very unique style of painting that he calls "Flow Paintings". Find out how he became an abstract professional visual artist, details about his style of pouring paint onto a canvas and leaving it overnight to create beautiful colorful art pieces, what interesting kitchen gadget he uses to avoid "over-working" a painting, and how painting became a type of therapy for him. Also hear his insightful words of advice and wisdom for folks who want to start painting. Then visit his studio in the River Arts District! 

Dominion Stage's Director Jason Damaso and Actor Zach Kessel joined us on the show to talk about the company's upcoming production of "Rent." Get details about how the show will be presented, why they feel this show still resonates today, and some examples of unique ways this production has been presented in the past. Also find out how each of them got into the theater industry and roles/plays on their bucket lists.

We were so happy to invite the Artistic Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Peggy McKowen back to the show to talk about the 2024 festival which includes three plays and an offering in two parts. From the supernatural to autism to HIV to the Holocaust, this year's experiences cover many tough topics and yet most will leave audiences uplifted as Peggy gravitated towards choosing ones that would powerfully touch people. Also hear about some unique collaborations with other organizations that she pursued this year, as well as information about the playwrights, themes, special events, talkbacks, ticket packages and much more. Wonderful destination vacation opportunity this July. 

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Listen in as members of the Visit COS team talk about the Arts and Culture community in Colorado Springs. Whether you're looking for somewhere to catch your next concert or a fun date night idea, we've got you covered!  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to Media@VisitCOS.com.  Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Sweet Shenanigans Bake Shop! 

In this second portion of this discussion about the Vel R. Phillips Plaza public art commission, Elisabeth and guests City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump and arts leader Marilu Knode reflect on the wider context of the project. Crump and Knode discuss the relevance of public art and the presence of artists to the city's 2040 downtown plan, the power of the arts on individuals' lives, as well as the collective power of Milwaukee's creative industry. Knode shares specific suggestions of how the city can continue to turn the tide towards a more robust and supported creative sector: A dedicated arts office within the city; a 1% Law: Art for All, and increased public support for the arts. To that, Crump adds on the need for more affordable housing for artists, so that they can live, work and contribute to Milwaukee's culture, long-term. To listen back to the first part of the conversation, stream it wherever you stream podcasts, or visit Imagine MKE on the web. Milwaukee Department of City Development: Milwaukee Arts Board City of Milwaukee Artist in Residence Ranking of Per Capita Arts Invesment Milwaukee High School of the Arts Genre: Urban Arts America's Black Holocaust Museum

On this episode of Spokast!, we sit down with Chey Scott, the Arts & Culture Editor for The Inlander. We also explore Chey's remarkable career, from starting her high school newspaper to graduating from WSU to being The Inlander's Arts and Culture editor. We also get into Spokane's first-ever alt mag's history and iconic Best Of Awards! We celebrate Spokast's latest achievement as the Best Local Podcast as voted by the readers of The Inlander! I am absolutely blown away and deeply grateful to all of you for voting Spokast! as the Best Local Podcast in this year's Best Of Awards. Your support means everything, and I want to extend the biggest thank you from the bottom of my heart. ✌️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spokast/message

Actor Philip Kershaw was a guest on the podcast to talk about his travels to the artsy city of Asheville to perform in NC Stage Company's production of "Witch," Find out how he ended up in the theater industry and what led him to Asheville to appear in this production and direct their next play entitled "Thurgood." Also learn how he prepares for new roles, what is on his "bucket list," and his journey to becoming an equity actor. And what really surprising thing did he do his first week in Asheville?

Broadway Directors West Hyler and Shelley Butler appeared on the Embracing Arlington Arts Talks podcast to talk about the new works festival they founded in Greenville, SC - the South Carolina New Play Festival - after leaving New York City's Broadway during the COVID shutdown. Find out how they both ended up in the theater industry, why they both believe presenting new works is so important to both the theater personnel and audiences, their international work in both Bulgaria and Japan, among many other interesting topics. Also get all the details about the festival, how it is unique (one way is through the combination of using local talent and directors/actors straight from Broadway), the associated "Broadway Cabaret" on the closing night, and the great variety of productions that are offered, including a childrens' play, musical and drama, among others. Also as very established theatrical professionals, hear their thoughts on how the theater industry is doing in this post-COVID world and how patrons can help this still struggling industry.

Visual Artist Brenda Goerzen joined us to talk about the health benefits of painting for her during the COVID shutdown which impacted her mentally. Also learn about the unique materials she uses for her pieces, her #1 inspiration for creating art, and how she describes her particular type of art work. And then hear what very interesting fact she dropped on us halfway through the interview about how she exactly paints and how this technique would be such an entertaining show and explains why she does not teach!

Have you ever dreamed of putting on your swimsuit, zipping up your winter coat, and heading downtown for a free sauna experience with friends and previously-unknown neighbors? If so, we've got the story for you. Through March 3, Winter City Sauna, a free pop-up sauna, is posting up on Boston's City Hall Plaza and offering visitors the opportunity to warm up in community (up to six people at a time!) just steps away from City Hall. When we saw this headline, we knew we had to check it out - so Common Producer Katelyn Harrop hopped on the T, towel in hand, to learn more about this place-making effort lead by Somerville-based community organization CultureHouse in partnership with the city of Boston's Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

The award-winning architect Paola Amodeo returned to the show to talk about her latest and very exciting side business - jewelry design. Find out how she got into this line of work from an incident that happened 40 years ago, how her jewelry is so unique, how "adjacencies" and shapes appear to her when designing jewelry and her other services of repair and repurposing pieces and heirloom gems for customers. Also learn why she thinks architecture design so closely mirrors jewelry-making with one major difference which made it a perfect fit for her keen eye for design. Finally, hear first-hand why jewelry-making helps her de-stress and calm herself.

"Community Builder for the Arts" Stacey Schwartz shared with our listeners a wonderful new initiative being offered in communities throughout the US - Free Little Art Galleries. Find out what it is all about, how they help the community residents interact with the arts, how they uplift residents and how they help artists market their work. Also find out the process and how folks can take or give art. She also updated us on how the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University is changing its marketing strategies for ticket sales in this post-COVID world, and what is happening at the Educational Theatre Company with her newly installed as the Board Chair.

The Executive Director of Erie Arts & Culture, Anne O'Dell, joined us on our Friday episode to review past year in the arts community, and what Erie has to look forward to in 2024.

Continuing our goal of interviewing "behind the scenes" theatrical professionals, we welcomed back to the show Jorge Acevedo who is the Casting Director at Signature Theatre. Find out exactly what a casting director does and how they go about finding the right actors for each role. Also learn the audition process followed at Signature, how Jorge strives to bring diversity and "outside the box" thinking to casting actors, how far in advance actors in DC are called up for auditions and how does he keep track of everyone's talents and gifts? Also get all the details about the current hit at Signature "Ragtime" and the upcoming world premiere of "Private Jones." And at the end hear Jorge's words of wisdom to all administrative theater professionals starting out in their careers.

In this special encore edition of Making Contact we present “Saltwater Soundwalk”: Indigenous Audio Tour of the Seattle Coast. Produced by Jenny Asarnow and Rachel Lam, this rhythmic, watery audio experience, streams of stories that ebb and flow, intermixing English with Coast Salish languages. Indigenous Coast Salish peoples continue to steward this land and preserve its language, despite settler colonialism, industrialization and gentrification. Part story, part sound collage, this piece is scored entirely with the sounds of the waters and animals who live in and around the Salish Sea.  Like this program? Please show us the love. Click here: http://bit.ly/3LYyl0R and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks! Featuring:  Voices in order of appearance: Water at Don Armeni Boat Ramp Randi Purser Smith (Suquamish) Archie Cantrell (Puyallup) Southern Resident Orcas Plainfin Midshipman Fish Ken Workman (Duwamish) Michelle Myles (Tulalip) LaDean Johnson (Skokomish) Owen Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo) RYAN! Feddersen (Colville) Warren King George (Muckleshoot) Lydia Sigo (Suquamish) Water at Gas Works Park, Lake Union Water at Kayak Point Regional County Park Birds and Water at Puyallup River Eric Autry Birds and Water at Erlands Point Water in Pacific Ocean, La Push Birds and water at Potlatch State Park, Hood Canal Jeanne Hyde Joseph Sisnero  Produced by: Rachel Lam (Anigiduwagi enrolled Cherokee Nation) and Jenny Asarnow Special Thanks: Commissioned with SPU 1% for Art Funds. Administered by the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture. City of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, Mayor. This episode of Making Contact was supported in part by a Moral Courage grant from the Satterberg Foundation. Credits: Local artists and producers, Rachel Lam (Anigiduwagi enrolled Cherokee Nation) and Jenny Asarnow produced this work as part of FLOW: Art Along the Ship Canal, a commission from Seattle Public Utilities in partnership with the Office of Arts & Culture. Making Contact Staff: Jina Chung, Executive Director; Interim Senior Producer, Jessica Partnow. Producers: Anita Johnson; Amy Gastelum; Lucy Kang; and Salima Hamirani. Web Updates: Sabine Blazin. Music: Last Kiss - Magnus Moone Audiobinger - Enchanted Forest  Learn More:  Seattle Times - https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/how-you-can-explore-seattles-waterways-with-saltwater-soundwalk/ Art Beat Blog - https://artbeat.seattle.gov/2022/08/25/new-podcast-saltwater-soundwalk-highlights-the-people-land-and-water-of-seattle/ Saltwater Soundwalk - https://saltwater-soundwalk.simplecast.com/ Making Contact is a 29-minute weekly program committed to investigative journalism and in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. On the web at www.radioproject.org.

Readers from Los Angeles County tell us their favorite books. Thanks to the LA County Department of Arts & Culture. Click here for a list of everybody's favorite book.

Providence Arts, Culture and Tourism Director and actor Joe Wilson, Jr. joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss his new role in city government, this year's PVDFest, building the city's arts community and more. PAPER PLANE, NAVIGANT, CCA, URISupport the show

Celebrate 7 years of Elwood City Limits with Will and Lucas, as they kick off Arthur season 18! It's a long-overdue parody and a clown-car of imaginary friends in "The Friend Who Wasn't There," followed by some truly heinous sister crimes in "Surprise!" All that, plus an update on the Arthur Florida book ban, the guys eulogize a great director and struggle to understand today's youth, and more. Thank you, ECL listener, for 7 great years and counting!!!   Vote for us as Best Podcast in the Arts & Culture category of the Best of Halifax Awards!

Sunny Sumter is President and CEO of the DC Jazz Festival, a nonprofit service organization established in 2004 to present jazz-related cultural and educational programs in the nation's capital. Its' signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest, DC Jazz Festival Education, and the CharlesFishman Embassy Series. DC Jazz Festival is the recipient of the DC Mayor's Art Award for Excellence in Creative Industries. Sumter has been a thought leader on jazz with the U.S. Department of State, DC Deputy Mayor's Office of Planning and Economic Development, Jazz Philadelphia Summit, and Jazz Congress, among others. Prior to her tenure at DC Jazz Festival, Sumter held management/director positions with the Aspen Institute, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Smithsonian Institution, and Rhythm and Blues Foundation. She was awarded the Aspen Institute's Staff Achievement Award for Excellence. Sumter earned her bachelor's degree in music business from Howard University where she minored in jazz studies/voice. She is a recipient of a Howard University Benny Golson Award, the Sitar Arts Center Visionary Award, the Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Heroes Award, a DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Fellowship, and a Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award. She was host of Jazz Central on the BET network. As a professional vocalist, Sumter has performed at some of the finest festivals, concert venues, and clubs in the U.S. and internationally. She currently serves on the boards of the HBCU-Jazz Education Initiative, the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers, and the North American Performing Art Managers and Agents. She is a member of Americans for the Arts, National Academy for Recording Arts and Sciences; and served as a program director member of the National Collaboration for Youth. Sumter is a Fellow graduate of the prestigious DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland Business School; and is one of the “exceptional leaders” selected for National Arts Strategies' celebrated Chief Executive Program. International Jazz Day is an International Day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2011 "to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe." It is celebrated annually on April 30Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host This episode of The Truth In This Art is part of National Jazz Appreciation Month, a celebration that takes place every April. Jazz music is a captivating fusion of multiple cultures, incorporating the classical styles of both America and Europe with the influence of West African culture and folk songs. Jazz music boasts a little bit of everything - an unforgettable melody, rich harmony, a rhythm that resonates within you, and outstanding improvisations that make the genre truly unique.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisart #JazzAppreciationMonth #NationalJazzAppreciationMonthFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.This episode was recorded at Eaton Radio - Eaton Radio empowers grassroots storytelling and supports emerging, contemporary, and historic underground music. We've produced over 2000+ shows of talk radio and music through a rich and varied rotation of DJ mixes, interviews, and regular shows. ★ Support this podcast ★

A native of Hong Kong, Henry Wong has lived in the U.S. since attending high school at St. John's Preparatory School in Minnesota. He attended Penn State University as a Biology major, and worked in a neurology lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In 1990, his hobby took over, and he founded the trendsetting record store An die Musik in Towson. It was the first in the nation to sell CDs without the long cardboard boxes and the first to establish listening stations for any disc in the store, earning them such attention as an article in Newsweek Magazine. He also established partnerships with organizations that contracted him to sell CDs during their performance, including the BSO and Baltimore Opera Company, and in DC with the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley and many Embassies. In addition, he staged regular CD signings and live performances and refreshments in the retail store.Reacting to changes in the retail music industry, he moved the business to Mt. Vernon in 1997, and added live music presentations under the moniker An Die Musik Live. The venue is an intimate listening room on the second floor of an historic Baltimore townhouse, located in the heart of the Mt. Vernon Cultural District. Voted several times as one of the top 100 jazz venues in the world by Downbeat Magazine, An die Musik Live has presented over 4,500 shows.Long before the current pandemic, Wong has had to innovate and re-engineer the business in response to economic and social challenges, including increased competition by big box retailers, 9/11, music downloading, the housing market bust, and Baltimore's civil unrest. By always operating as part of the community—and in service to musicians—people have rallied around his efforts to remain a vibrant part of Baltimore's arts scene.His latest innovation is adapting his business to live streaming concerts. He has relied on friends, consulted tech industry leaders, and recruited Peabody Institute sound engineering graduate students to create the model and continually improve it. But it's more than just a way to remain open for business—he encourages audience members to add donations to further help the artists. In addition, he has been consulted by other arts organizations who are navigating the same challenges.Image creditCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Henry Wong - 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 ★

Join host Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lindo Jones, a talented spoken word artist, clothing line creator, and event host from uptown Philadelphia, PA. Lindo's unapologetically black art fuses theatrical poetics with visual art to address themes such as love, masculinity, and social injustice.Having appeared on Def Poetry Jam and featured at various institutions including Bucknell University, Haverford College, Drexel University, and UPenn, Lindo's work has gained recognition across the east coast. His work has been featured in publications like Philadelphia Weekly and The Waco Theatre Black History Celebration and on the popular poetry YouTube channel, Button Poetry.In this episode, Lindo discusses his experiences as a teaching artist for several non-profit organizations, building curriculum to help youth express themselves through creative writing, visual arts, and performing arts centered around social activism and personal development. He also shares insights into his consulting work for poets and artrepreneurs in the Philadelphia area.Listeners will gain insights into the importance of artistic expression in addressing social issues and personal growth, as well as Lindo's experiences as an event host and organizational team member for local Philadelphia open mics. Tune in to explore the powerful intersections between art and activism with Lindo Jones on "The Truth In This Art" podcast.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Welcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world and this series of interviews was sparked by my curiosity about the arts and culture of the city. Subscribe Through Your Favorite Podcast PlatformApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts This interview was recorded in Philadelphia, PA between September 2022-September 2023. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee sits down with David Kunian, the Music Curator for the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Louisiana State Museum. Kunian's career began as a freelance musicologist, producing award-winning documentaries on legendary musicians such as James Booker, Earl King, James Black, and the Dew Drop Inn, as well as writing and producing radio shows on a variety of musical genres.In this conversation, Kunian shares his earliest musical memories and discusses how he became interested in pursuing music as a profession. He explains the role of a musicologist and how he balances his roles as both creator and curator.Kunian describes his work as the music curator for the New Orleans Jazz Museum and the mission of the museum, which aligns with his own professional values. He goes on to discuss his approach to curation and the guiding principles he follows when putting together exhibits.The focus then turns to the memorable exhibits Kunian has worked on over the years, including "Me Got Fiyo: The Professor Longhair Centennial," and he shares advice for new music curators looking to achieve success. Kunian also reflects on his proudest moment in his career and reveals some of the exhibits he's planning for the future.Join Rob Lee as he explores the fascinating world of music curation with David Kunian, a true expert in the field Jazz. Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host New Orleans Jazz Museum - 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 ★

In this episode of Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Sunny Cowell, an incredibly talented singer, songwriter, viola player, and guitarist based in the Baltimore/DC region. Born into a musical family, Sunny grew up under the guidance of her jazz composer and musician father, Stanley Cowell. Her love for music was ignited at an early age, and she began writing and performing music as a child. In this podcast, we explore Sunny's musical journey, from writing her first song at just five years old to performing at the Montreal International Jazz Fest. Beyond her music career, Sunny is also a practicing attorney, and we explore the intersection of her two passions and how they complement each other. From her early musical training to her latest projects, Sunny's story is one of determination, creativity, and a commitment to her craft. Join us as we uncover the truth in this art with Sunny Cowell.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Sunny Cowell - Guest This episode of The Truth In This Art is part of National Jazz Appreciation Month, a celebration that takes place every April. Jazz music is a captivating fusion of multiple cultures, incorporating the classical styles of both America and Europe with the influence of West African culture and folk songs. Jazz music boasts a little bit of everything - an unforgettable melody, rich harmony, a rhythm that resonates within you, and outstanding improvisations that make the genre truly unique.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisart #JazzAppreciationMonth #NationalJazzAppreciationMonthFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★