Art is more than a creative outlet or something to study in art history. Art is a catalyst for self-improvement, a tool for understanding the human spirit, and a way to find your path. Through reflections, art conversations, and in-depth explorations of artworks, this podcast might just change your life. Join your host, Cindy Ingram—the founder of Art Class Curator, the Curated Connections Library, and the Art and Self Connection Circle—as she explores the life connections waiting to be disc ...
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The Gentle Way Back to Creating: What To Do When Everything Feels Too Much
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The last couple of weeks have been intense. Between processing the presidential election results (which has left many of us feeling scared, emotional, angry, and sad) and some difficult things happening in my personal life, my creative practice has completely fallen by the wayside. That daily art practice I shared with you before? The one with the …
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The Truth About My Work: What We Create is Magic ✨
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In this vulnerable share on my podcast and YouTube, I open up about my journey of embracing my true self through healing through art and creative community. Watch as I process these revelations through art journaling while discussing last night's powerful tarot session, the magic that happens in our art interpretation circles, and my upcoming tarot…
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Introducing Spacious Creative - Episode 1: Our Creative Roots
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Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of angles. If you are a creative person or especially if you are a creative person "in…
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on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox
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In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman. Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importan…
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exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre's painting
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In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Links: Watch this episode on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artandselfcindy/videos/765619205553447 Watch this episode on…
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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
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In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversa…
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The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
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Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its intricacies, and unraveling the layers that make art truly fascinating. The goal was to n…
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How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
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The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed into what it is now, which is a soulful, poetic, artistic exploration of not only the …
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A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole's 'The Two Fridas' Chapter
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I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite chapter of the book as each one took me on such an emotional journey, but my interpretation o…
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Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph depicting a woman ascending a staircase inspired a chapter in my upcoming book and it offers a powerful …
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Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald
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In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and the “shoulds” that help us back from embracing our own art. But what we have found …
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Introducing Art Around the World in 30 Days - July 2023 - Day 1 - Parade by Mequitta Ahuja
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In the episode, I introduce the Art Around the World Series, invite you to explore the work of art on your own, discuss the many interpretations possible, share a little about the artist, tell a story about my own connection to it, share a compare/contrast opportunity, and give ideas for teaching it in your classroom! Today's video is a little long…
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Exploring the System of Self: Dissociative Identity Disorder and Art with Geoffa Fells
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After interviews, I often say "wow that was my favorite one" and looking back I have a lot of favorites, but this one may be THE favorite. My conversation with artist and musican, Geoffa Fells, about art and emotion and neurodiversity and music and how all of those intersect still give me chills when I think about it a month after having this conve…
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Geeking Out About Art Philosophy (Part 2) with Dr. Kate Wurtzel
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After episode 117 with Kate Wurtzel, we realized we had been looking at a cropped image, and because of this we had more to say! In this episode, we have a blast geeking out about art philosophy, the idea of the artist as genius, the artist as a healer, following intuition, experimentation, and much more. I had so much fun talking to Kate again, an…
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Word of the Year Update #6: Giving Myself Permission to Fully Listen to the Call to Create
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This week I've gotten the delightful experience to witness the joy of creation through my 13-year-old daughter. That, plus my musing on the book Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, have made me think more about the ways in which I am not following my own advice and how I can give myself a deeper permission to create without the burden of capitalis…
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Surviving Uncertainty and How to Pull It All Together with the Arts with Amanda Koonlaba
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Amanda Koonlaba is a blogger and art teacher who has been running her blog “Party in the Art Room” for more than a decade. In this episode, Amanda and Cindy discuss One Woman Show by Celeste Rapone through our lenses as mothers, educators, and creatives. As former art teachers, we talk about the importance of arts integration and how art can help f…
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Word of the Year Update #5 - The Benefits of Knowing Yourself Plus Being on the Other Side of the Artist/Viewer Equation
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I've been talking about it for a while, but I'm finally sharing my painting I made! In this episode, I talk about the vulnerable process of sharing and creating this painting as well as what benefits I get from knowing myself better. Click here to visit the shownotes to view my painting! Get Involved Join the Art Connection Circle -- Now enrolling …
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How to Examine Our Stories and Release Patterns That No Longer Serve Us with Dr. Charryse Johnson
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Daniel Popper's Chasm is one of my favorite works of art as there are sooooo many rich, personal connections to be found. I was delighted Dr. Charryse Johnson, therapist and author of Expired Mindsets: Releasing Patterns That No Long Serve You Well, chose it as the artwork to focus on. We talked about a lot in our discussion from how we change and …
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How to Partner with Your Body and Spirit to Make Art with Dr. Kate Wurtzel
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We flip the script on the podcast this week as my guest, Dr. Kate Wurtzel, chooses and presents the art choices. t was so fun to have it flipped on me, and the artworks she chose are right up my alley. I absolutely loved this delicious conversation about painting through the lens of Byzantium by Jenny Saville. Kate definitely made me want to paint …
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Word of the Year Update #4: How to Conquer the Need to Be Perfect by Creating Garbage
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In this episode, I talk about how I am working to overcome my perfectionism in my art, writing, and business--taking inspiration from Simone Seol's Garbage Post Challenge (Joyful Marketing Podcast Episode #160) and Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Drafts" (in her book Bird by Bird) Perfectionism stops creativity in its tracks. In this episode, I discuss…
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Capturing Essence and the Duality of Old and New with Kelly Ferguson
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In this episode, photographer Kelly Ferguson and I discuss the artwork Desire by Miss Meatface aka Kat Toronto. This artwork captures the complexities of identity in a single photograph. In the conversion, we discuss the layers of influence a person goes through as they express their identity, themes of blending in and standing out, how to capture …
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How the Energy of Horses Breaks You Open To Reveal Your True Self With Lyn Carpenter
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There are moments in life that you walk away from forever changed. One of the most magical, forever changed moments in my life happened thanks to my guest today, Lyn Carpenter. Lyn is an Equine Gestaltist who helps women discover their authentic selves and recover from people pleasing through coaching and a healing environment filled with a herd of…
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How I Am Uncovering Long Forgotten Parts of My Artistic Identity
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Word of the Year Update #3 - In this episode, I share about a few powerful conversations that cracked me open and helped me tap into parts of my creative identity that I had long forgotten. Also, check out the beginning of the episode for some updates about the podcast moving forward and my availabilty for coaching! Interested in checking out coach…
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Perspective Lenses: Is Life Happening to You or Are You in Control? with Dr. Michelle Gordon
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There is so little in the world that we can control. All we really have power over is our own actions, reactions, and the thoughts inside our head. That doesn't seem like much in a world moving at the speed of scrolling screens with opinions and expectations at every turn. But it's everything we need and more. The covid pandemic changed all of us. …
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Authenticity Unmasked: Celebrating and Reflecting on Autism Through Art with Chris Bonnello
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We all want to belong, but what happens when the world doesn't accept who you are? All of us wear (often uncomfortable, ill-fitting masks), but the masks society tells autistic people to wear degrades their authenticity and ability to recognize and be themselves. Chris Bonnello is an author, activist, and autism advocate. Together, we discussed neu…
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Word of the Year Update #2 - How do I handle the highs and lows of creativity?
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Thoughts on being an artist this week after a few tortured days. Having compassion for the creative process. Showing up for my practice even when it is hard. Giving myself the support to work through it. Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribeAv Cindy Ingram
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How Musical Theatre Captures the Heart and Soul of Our Times with Josh Kreitzman
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Though music has been a part of theatrical arts since ancient times, modern Western musical theatre was born in America. Josh Kreitzman, my guest today, argues that musicals are the best art form, and I'm inclined to agree with him. How often do you get to witness art as it is happening and be a part of its creation with a room of people? Musicals …
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Word of the Year Update #1 - Why I Was Inspired To Choose "ARTIST" as My 2023 Word of the Year
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They say that those who can't do teach. Unsurprisingly, teachers hate that phrase. It isn't true. And yet, for so much of my life, I believed it. I could be an art teacher, but I would never be an artist. I resisted the label mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally. My version of being an artist wasn't worthy. But something has shifted. I'm …
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3 2 1 Lift Off: On Science, Art, Truth, and Passion With NASA Astrophysicist Dr. Amy Winebarger
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Does truth exist? If it does, is it possible to know the truth? That's what me and Dr. Amy Winebarger talked about as we discussed Action Painting II by Mark Tansey. Science and art are often seen as opposites—one concerned with numbers and facts, the other dipping into emotion and feelings. But both science and art are a way of exploring and expla…
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How Compassion in the Creative Process Leads To Layered Connections and Deep Impact with Heather Doyle Fraser
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Creating a work of art is a process—a process that can change who you are. Too often, we judge or rush our creative pursuits, ignoring the messages included in every brushstroke or written word. We end up saying too much or not enough. But when we approach the creative process with patience and compassion, we make connections with ourselves and wit…
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Ghost Stories in Art: Delighting in Paranormal History and Experiences with Jane Mesa
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Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a paranormal experience? Are you drawn to ghost stories in art? Jane Mesa's first encounter with a ghost happened in her childhood bedroom. Now she investigates the paranormal. Jane joined me to discuss her experiences, both frightful and delightful, as we discuss Haunted House by Morris Kantor. Get all t…
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Motherhood, Bodies, and Being Whole: How to Feel Contentment in Our Conflicting Ways
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What is your relationship to your body? Our society does not make it easy to have a healthy, loving connection to your body. Krystal and I discuss how motherhood changed our bodies, how being fat affected how we move through the world, and how our thirties brought healing and wholeness. Get all the links mentioned in this episode and see the artwor…
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Art With the Rising Tides: How To Find Hope and Power in Climate Change with Nikole Pearson
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How do you feel when you think about climate change? Overwhelmed? Scared? Hopeless? Nikole Pearson has a different point of view. Together, we discussed one of Jason deCairnes Taylor's powerful underwater sculptures and Nikole shared her insight on how we can find hope and opportunity in the rising tides. For more the links and other artworks featu…
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The Discomfort of Being With: Unarmored Presence in the Wild Edges of Being Human with Allison Crow
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I've discussed The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo with hundreds of people of all ages in my career, and this discussion with Allison Crow helped me look at this inspiring painting in a completely new way. In this episode, we talk knowing ourselves, being present with our pain, our emotions, and all of our parts, and the beauty and healing power of conne…
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Revealing the Door Into Our Hearts: Delighting in the Duality of Creative Existence with Yola Mehmeti
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Art is magic, it changes with us. You never see the same artwork twice. Your life changes what you see and how you interpret it. Yola and I talk about how the meaning we find is shaped by our experiences and choices, and how our choices and experiences are shaped by the meaning we make. The artwork discussed on this episode is from the exhibit The …
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Messages From Nature and the Expansive Universe: How To Find Peace Within Yourself with Angie Stegall
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Angie Stegall joins me to about an incredible artwork by Vasilis Avramidis. We talked about our connection to nature, the interconnectedness of all things, and the many rooms we hold inside ourselves. Link to the artwork by Vasilis Avramidis from the Caretakers exhibit. (The artwork we discuss is the 9th image on this page.) See the shownotes here.…
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Authenticity, Belonging, and Losing Control: Finding Yourself in BDSM and Art with Taylor Posey
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Sex. Dominance. Submission. Vulnerability. Power. Pleasure. Taylor Posey is an intimacy coach, podcaster, and a dominatrix. In this episode, we're talking about something very human and often depicted in art...sex. We talk about Taylor's experience with BDSM, how we find comfort, and being ourselves—all through the lens of an artwork, Natalie Frank…
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Should You Fight the Storm or Surrender to Its Force? with Megan Winkler
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In this episode of the Art & Self Podcast, I welcome Megan Winkler, The Good Business Witch. Megan is a leadership and anti-burnout coach. We spoke about time, the choices women have, chaos, slowing down, and burnout. This conversation gave us both chills. The artwork discussed on this episode is Looking Back by Erik Johansson. See the artwork, a t…
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How to Align your Inner and Outer Spaces to Cultivate Safety and Flow with Annette Stahl
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In this episode of the Art & Self Podcast, I welcome Annette Stahl—an entrepreneur, coach, and designer. We spoke about life transitions, how our homes reflect and influence our lives, safety, energy, and how inner and outer spaces can align. The artwork discussed on this episode is The Mysterious Garden by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh. Note: Dome…
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Understanding Grief and the Power of Chasing What We Really Want with Bryna Talamantez
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Join me as grief therapist and podcaster Bryna Talamantez and I discuss the artwork There's a Thread You Follow by Linda McCabe. To view the artwork we discuss, but not while you are driving, click here. For a full transcript and other links we discuss on the show, please visit the full show notes at this link. Get full access to Art and Self with …
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Introducing the Art and Self with Cindy Ingram! A Podcast Rebranding Revealed
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Don’t be alarmed, Art Class Curator followers! The art lessons, blog posts, and other goodies are still here for your enjoyment. But the podcast has undergone a re-branding and slight shift in focus. My own personal journey over the last few years has led me to this moment. So in this episode, I explain why I’ve changed things and what you can expe…
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Death and Life: Observations of Gustav Klimt’s Artwork with Madalyn (Part 2)
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Last week, I had a fascinating conversation with Madalyn Gregory discussing Gustav Klimt’s Death and Life. I left that conversation so excited, only to discover that we weren’t done yet. Even after going off the air, we kept talking about it and realized we missed a lot of important things. So we decided to do a follow-up conversation to share even…
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Death and Life: Observations of Gustav Klimt’s Artwork with Madalyn (Part 1)
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Today, I’m excited to try a brand new type of episode where I have art conversations with other people and talk about favorite pieces of art, personal connections to art, and what drew us to the world of art. For my first guest, I’ve brought on one of my best friends for the last 10+ years, organizer for all things at Art Class Curator and brillian…
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How Naudline Pierre's Art Reflects My Life Then and Now
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Today’s a different kind of episode. I had an idea recently and wanted to experiment with something new... I went back to the Dallas Museum of Art to revisit Nauline Pierre’s exhibit. Why? I want to look at the same artwork again and again to see what new lessons I get out of it and how the artwork grows and changes as I grow and change. And I want…
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Falling for Naudline Pierre’s Evocative Art: A Conversation with Madalyn (Part 2)
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Last week, Madalyn and I geeked out over Naudline Pierre’s art exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art. It blew us away so much that we ended up talking for an hour and a half about our experience there. In part two of our discussion, we wrap up our thoughts on Lest You Fall and move on to Pierre’s Hold On, Hold Tight featuring more angels, nude figure…
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Falling for Naudline Pierre’s Evocative Art: A Conversation with Madalyn (Part 1)
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Madalyn’s back on the podcast to discuss a favorite subject of ours: art! This time we talk about a Naudline Pierre artwork exhibit we just happened upon in Dallas recently. Our conversation ran well past the hour mark, so I’ve broken it up into two parts. In this part one episode, we discuss Pierre’s Lest You Fall oil on canvas painting and all th…
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How Art Can Enhance Your Health with Olivia Ollis
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Today’s episode features a great interview that really illustrates the power of art connection. I talk with Olivia Ollis, an art teacher of over 30 years living in rural North Carolina. Her experience over the last year has deepened her personal connection to works of art and helped her discover new things about herself in the process. She discusse…
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[ART CLASS CURATOR] Why You’ll Want In On the Teacher Workshop Fun in 2022 with Madalyn Gregory
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This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator episode and is targeted specifically for art teachers. -- I live for being in the same space with the artwork, visiting art museums and spending time in them with fellow enthusiasts. The Art Class Curator summer workshop where I get to do just that is probably my favorite thing every year. It lig…
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How Too Much Art History Knowledge Prevents a Personal Connection
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Are you really engaged with the artwork when you walk into an art museum? Or are you too busy thinking about what you know about the art and artist? Perhaps you’ve even noticed other people reciting facts and background on a piece of art to whomever they’ve brought along. When I was younger, I was that person. I’d be all about the artist’s life, th…
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[ART CLASS CURATOR] How to Handle Your Anxiety at School: A Discussion with Highly-Sensitive Teachers
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This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator episode and is targeted specifically for art teachers. - I’ve noticed that the excitement and energy that comes with teaching wasn’t really there at the beginning of this school year. And if you’re one who struggles with anxiety or high-sensitivity, teaching these days is harder than ever. Today’…
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