Best Neville Parker Podcasts (2024)

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STICKS AND STONES-making art on the move in Aotearoa 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

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In this episode we get to know Jo and Todd. Māori artists on the move. Having sold up their house and given away a lot of their possessions Todd and Jo have embarked on a journey of discovery. They are traveling Aotearoa New Zealand in a camper van exploring the country and its people. Todd is a skilled carver and sculptor of many things while Jo i…

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Online Galleries and sales platforms . Are they there to sell or steal your art? 29:52

5M ago29:52

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After coming across some scary conditions attached to using a local online gallery site Neville decides to take a deep dive into how you can check out new and untested online selling sites before signing up.Neville takes us through a checklist of things to look for before signing up with an online sales platform and shares some worrying conditions …

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Benoit Averly - Contemporary Sculptor In Wood. 41:14

5M ago41:14

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In this show Neville gets to talk with internationally acclaimed contemporary wood sculptor Benoit Averly about his journey from wood turner to Sculptor. Benoit who is based in Burgundy in France travels the world as a participant in international collaborative art events where his unique use of texture and his willingness to share his knowledge an…

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Amy and Katie Metcalfe - women of steel. 1:01:54

5M ago1:01:54

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Neville and sisters Amy and Katie Metcalfe talk about what it takes to launch a metal based sculpture and design business in a post pandemic world. They also explore what it’s like being in business and making art as a sister duo, their experiences at Collaborationz in the metal area and across a range of disciplines on offer. The pair have created…

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The Art of Detail with Hawaiian artist and gallery owner Alex Gupton 55:06

5M ago55:06

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Neville and Alex sit down on day 2 of a New Zealand Collaborationz event to talk about his career as a Mosaic artist, illustrator, painter and gallery owner. Alex brings his wonderful high energy and passion for art and artists to the table as he and Neville compare their experiences in making and selling art in both New Zealand and Hawaii. Alex sh…

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The Artist / Auctioneer Richard Kier 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

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Richard Kier is a multidisciplinary artist and a registered Auctioneer who runs the biannual art auction that happens at the end of New Zealand’s premier Collaboration event. Richard sits down after a gruelling week of art making at the 2021 CollaboratioNZ to talk to Neville about what it takes to make art as well as be the logistics person for the…

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Art Pricing Strategies In An Economic Crisis. 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

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Neville explores some of the factors affecting the worlds art markets and looks at how to manage pricing and cost controls to protect your brand and viability. In an age where everything from shipping costs to rent and mortgages are on the rise all across the globe the temptation to discount or drop their prices is getting many artists into situati…

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Carl Peverall - An American Sculptor, His Work and The Story of His Connection to New Zealand. 1:09:23

1+ y ago1:09:23

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Carl Peverall, a Sculptor, Painter and Ceramic Artist, joins Neville in his Nelson studio to talk about how an artist from North Carolina gets influenced by New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth. Neville and Carl explore his creative journey looking at how he transformed a 30 year career as a ceramic artist to that of a stone sculptor often working on m…

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The creator of Andrea Land. Andrea Eve Hopkins and her tales from Collab interview 40:42

2y ago40:42

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In this episode Neville talks with painter and cultural advisor Andrea Hopkins about her place in the Collaborationz family. How her art practice has evolved and what it’s like to be mistress of ceremonies and cultural guide at Collab. Andrea HopkinsAndrea Eve Hopkins (1974 -)Pare Hauraki, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Kinohaku, Ng…

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Another episode in the Tales from Collab mini series. Meet the Walkers. 35:49

2y ago35:49

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Neville interviews Mike and Helen Walker about their first Collaboration experience at the 2021 NZ Collaborationz event in Whangarei. Mike is a highly acclaimed wood turner and Helen is a scientist. Together the run their Fielding wood turning business. The 2021 collaboration was their first event of its kind and they both take time to sit with Nev…

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#41 Graeme Priddle and Carlie Starr – CollaboratioNZ 46:38

2y ago46:38

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Here we are at the last podcast of season 2, episode #41. I finish up this season with a conversation that is really a continuation of the last episode where we talked about collaboration in the world of creating art. I am privileged to speak with Graeme Priddle and Carlie Starr on the gathering of kiwi and international artists at CollaboratioNZ i…

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#40 Neville Parker – Collaborative Art Galleries 44:29

2y ago44:29

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My guest today is Neville Parker, a sculptor from New Zealand and a keen supporter of a gathering of artists called CollaborationNZ. Today we talk about how he came into a collaborative mindset through CollaborationNZ, how art galleries work, and how Neville used a collaborative business model for his galleries. Some links to some of the things we …

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#39 Sharon Fraser and Jennifer Chaplyn – Clarion Call 54:19

2y ago54:19

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It’s my privilege to speak with Sharon Fraser and Jennifer Chaplin, two of the three founding directors of an Australian consultancy called Clarion Call. Sharon brings her experience in the health system together and Jennifer brings experience from the service system. Both Jennifer and Sharon have a huge depth of experience and skill for creating s…

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#38 Tai Lake – Hawaii Artists Collaboration (revisit) 41:01

2y ago41:01

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I happened across Tai Lake and the Hawaii Artists Collaboration by accident, and I am so grateful that I did. In this episode, Tai shares his perspectives on the creative power of collaboration and the ability to bring together masters of the craft to grow their skills and their vocabulary. I found his enthusiasm for collaboration more than a littl…

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#37 Thea Snow – Collaboration and Reimagining Government 49:18

2y ago49:18

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I am speaking today with Thea Snow, Director with the Centre for Public Impact for Australia and New Zealand. Thea’s worked previously as a lawyer, a civil servant, and as part of the Nesta Innovation Foundation in the United Kingdom. In our conversation today, we talk about reimagining government and the role of collaboration in that reimagining, …

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#36 Scott Millar – Questions and Answers 24:28

2+ y ago24:28

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This is a solo episode. Just me answering a few questions I’ve received from listeners. I have a chance to share some of my thinking around collaboration, my background, and some of the overlap between good collaboration and good leadership. Please enjoy. Some links to some of the resources I mention during this episode: Scott Millar Book: Beyond R…

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#35 Pradeep U.N. – Truths and Insights 1:05:40

2+ y ago1:05:40

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For this episode, I am speaking with Pradeep U.N., who is the Senior Director at Microsoft for Inclusive Innovation and Solutions. Pradeep is also the founder of Truths and Insights, which is a platform to enable good conversations, share our truths, and inform decisions. Our conversation today is focused on Truths and Insights, where there is so m…

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#34 Oliver Brandes – Water Management and Collaboration 51:02

2+ y ago51:02

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The conversation today is with Oliver Brandes on collaboration and modern water management. Oliver is an economist and lawyer by training and what he would call a trans-disciplinarian by design. He serves as Co-Director of the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, based at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global Studies (CFGS), where he le…

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#33 Kerry Graham - Collaboration for Impact 50:17

2+ y ago50:17

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In this repost of a season 1 episode, I’m joined by Kerry Graham, one of the co-founders of Collaboration for Impact which is an Australian organization working to support systems-level change on important issues like youth incarceration, social issues, health, and more. This is incredibly interesting work, because it's dealing with issues that are…

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#32 Peter Fisk – Collaboration in business 46:57

2+ y ago46:57

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Time for a fantastic conversation with Peter Fisk on how collaboration plays an important role in the success of business. Peter Fisk is a global thought leader, award-winning author and expert advisor, on the future of business, on leadership and strategy, as well as innovation and marketing. He leads GeniusWorks, a strategic innovation accelerato…

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#31 Cameron Norman – Design and Collaboration 1:06:25

2+ y ago1:06:25

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I’ve always had an interest in design and design thinking, although I’ve never pursued that interest in much depth. Cameron Norman, my guest on this episode of the Cool Collaborations podcast, is a professional designer, psychologist, evaluator, and educator with a great interest in the science and practice of innovation. He runs a consultancy call…

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#30 Michael Kerr – Humor and Collaboration 50:09

2+ y ago50:09

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Time to have some fun. Michael Kerr is my guest for a great conversation on the connections between humor in the workplace and collaboration. Michael is a researcher, writer, and Canadian Hall of Fame Speaker on inspiring workplace cultures and businesses that leverage their humor resources to drive outrageous results. His ideas on building better …

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“Maike’s Tiny Sculptures” Featuring Maike Barteldres- Jeweller 19:48

2+ y ago19:48

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A ‘Tales from Collab’ interview where Neville talks with Maike about how a she found her way to the 2009 Collaborationz NZ in Whangarei. They explore the cultural differences and what it’s like to be new to a country and trying to find your way into a creative community, what collab did to help and what possibilities Maike sees in the future. Maike…

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‘The Trans-Disciplinist’ . Featuring Tracey Willms Deane 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

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Another in the series of Tales from Collab interviews. In this episode Neville Parker ( our resident Artwonk) interviews Tracey Willms Deane about her art journey. They talk all about her multimedia practice and how the collaborationz event is a perfect fit for her. Tracey is also one the Collab board and she shares some of her in-sites into the su…

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“More than a Giggilo”. Featuring Mike Paora- Human Photocopier/sculptor 19:49

2+ y ago19:49

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Another tale from Collab where Neville Parker interviews Mike Paora. A sculptor, assemblage artist and hyper realist drawer. This recording was made in a temporary studio space kindly made available by the committee of the Whangarei Collaborationz event a bi-annual multi media artist collaboration. Neville and Mike discuss the upcycling movement in…

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#29 Max Hardy and Anthony Boxshall on Authentic Co-design 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

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Episode #29 is a repost of one of the fantastic conversations from the first season on the Cool Collaborations podcast. For this episode, I tried something a little different. I was joined by both Anthony Boxshall and Max Hardy, from Australia, for a dive into Authentic Co-design. We explore the stories of Authentic Co-design came from and some of …

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Wood Chips and Wisdoms, Featuring Sculptor: Paul Olson 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

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This is another in the series of interviews from collaborationz NZ. Neville talks to Paul Olson. A Sculptor who loves working in wood . They talk about Paul’s creative journey, What excites him and how he found his way into the collab family. Paul has years of experience and a very unique and interesting way of connecting with his making experience…

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#28 Alex Ryan - MaRS Discovery District 49:40

2+ y ago49:40

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Alex Ryan is my guest for episode #28. Alex helps governments and corporate partners innovate at MaRS Discovery District, in Toronto, Ontario with work in electricity, smart cities, community health. And what really attracted my attention, was Alex’s thinking in systemic design, complex thinking and innovation. While that’s pretty impressive, he’s …

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#27 Jen Beardsley and Taylor Gilliland – Crowdsourcing and Open Innovation 51:17

2+ y ago51:17

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It’s #27 and I’m joined by two guests for this episode. Jen Beardsley is the Prize Competitions Program Administrator for the United States Bureau of Reclamation and Taylor Gilliland is the Senior Advisor for Innovation Programs at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. For this episode we are again talking about crowdsour…

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#26 Adam Kahane – Facilitating Breakthrough 43:11

2+ y ago43:11

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For episode #26, I have the distinct pleasure of a conversation with Adam Kahane about his most recent book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. We discuss what Adam calls transformative facilitation and how its set of ‘shifts’ fit within collaboration. Adam has published several books d…

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Tales From Collab -THE GREAT NORTHERN WOMAN, Featuring Sculptor - Trish Clarke 17:06

2+ y ago17:06

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In this episode Neville interviews Trish Clarke, designer, sculptor and multi media artist who is also a committee member of the bi- annual Collaborationz Collaboration event in Whangarei NZ. Collaborationz.co.nz .They talk about sculpting in steel as well as what its like to be on the committee of an international art event.…

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Tales From Collab- Featuring The Great Southern Man - Irwin Seyb 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

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Neville sits down in a little cabin at the NZ Collaborationz event in Whangarei in 2021 and interviews Irwin Seyb, blacksmith, wood turner, multi media artist and all round solid bloke. This was a stirring and emotional conversation where Irwin a usually reserved and private man opens up and talks about the value of the Collab family and how the fr…

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#25 Andrew Mangan - Collaborating for Sustainable Development 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

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Andrew Mangan joins me for episode #25 of the podcast. At the time we recorded the episode, Andrew was the Executive Director of the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development. Andy has recently stepped out of the Executive Director position and continues to serve on the Board for the US BCSD. Andrew Mangan founded the council in 19…

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#24 Kim Hyshka - The Conversation Inside Collaboration 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

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For episode #24, my guest is Kim Hyshka, the Principal of Dialogue Partners and a civic and public engagement expert based in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Kim is all about building capacity in people and communities so they can have meaningful dialogue and be able to work better together. It’s always a lot of fun to talk to Kim, because she carries such…

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We call him Mr Collaboration. Talesfrom Collab - Featuring Bill Dorman 27:48

2+ y ago27:48

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Neville interviews Bill live at the NZ Collaborationz event in 2021. Bill is an award winning teacher, jeweller, sculptor and more. He spent a great part of his life teaching shop in schools where he specialised in troubled youth. The demanding classroom environment helped Bill hone his communication and development skills as well as enabling him t…

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Modelling Your Way To Success - featuring Rebecca Asquith - designer, furniture maker and modeller 16:24

2+ y ago16:24

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Another show in our mini series- “Tales from Collab” . In an interview recorded at the nz collaboration event in 2021. Neville talked with Rebecca Asquith about her professional ND creative journey as well as how she sees and navigates collaborationz. Rebecca has worked as a chief model maker in a number of Hollywood blockbusters and as such is use…

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Weaving an art career- Tales from Collab Featuring Master Weaver Wendy Naepflin 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

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Neville and Wendy explore her journey to Collab. And the life choices that lead to a career as a master weaver of Harakeke ( NZ Flax ). In the introduction Neville also explains why interviews from Collab fit under the title of Marketing advice.

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Wordsmith- Tales from Collab. Featuring Vivian Thonger- poet, author, actor … 22:36

2+ y ago22:36

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Recorded live at the 2021 Collaborationz event in Whangarei, Neville talks with Vivian about how a wordsmith can collaborate with material based creatives.

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#23 Paul Thagard - On philosophy, cognitive science, and collaboration. 44:18

3y ago44:18

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Welcome to episode #23 of the Cool Collaborations podcast. My guest today is Paul Thagard, PhD, a is a philosopher, cognitive scientist, and author. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has been awarded the Molson Prize (2007) and a Killam Prize (2013) b…

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Tales from Collab, featuring Shona Firman 21:02

3y ago21:02

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In this, the first in a series of interviews recorded live at the New Zealand 2021 Collaborationz event Neville interviews Internationally recognised glass artist Shona Firman. As a founding member of the collaborationz event Shona explains how the collaboration movement came to be and who were the people who made it possible. For more information …

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#22 Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins – Crowdsourcing at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation - part 2 34:01

3y ago34:01

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Here's the second part of my conversation with Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins from NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation. As Challenge Coordinators at NASA, Ryon and Christine bring crowdsourcing methods and expertise so that it can be a source of solutions for problems facing NASA and agencies across the United States. In th…

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Making The Move From Crafts Person To Artist 53:02

3y ago53:02

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Neville talks to Bruce Fergus about the mind shift needed to move from being a Craft’s person to an Artist. They look at Bruces own journey as a wood turner turned (sorry) wood sculptor. Bruce explains how he thinks about art, the consumers and tips from his journey that may help others understand the mindset he uses when he makes his art.…

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#21 Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins – Crowdsourcing at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation - part 1 36:22

3y ago36:22

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Welcome back to Cool Collaborations for Season 2. To kick things off with a bang, I’m joined by Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins from NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation. Both Ryon and Christine are Challenge Coordinators at NASA, which means they bring crowdsourcing methods and expertise to bear on problems facing NASA and a…

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What is an Artist? Featuring, Jason Hale Tillman - Sculptor - Designer - Architect 49:06

3y ago49:06

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In this show Neville and Jason Hale Tillman discuss what it is to be an artist. Jason’s explains his world view and how being an artist looks in his life. There is a wonderful mix of ideas when Jason compares the skills and processes of an architect to those of a sculptor and how he has found his place in the art world.…

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How do you define an Artist? Featuring Sculptor and Gallerist Janis Holland 41:00

3y ago41:00

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Janis has worked with Neville in 3 different galleries since 2012 and together they have represented hundreds of artists working in all manner of materials, sizes and price ranges. In this show Neville and Janis look at the question “ What is an Artist” and “How do you define an artist.”. This is a free flowing and often irreverent conversation whe…

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Sarah from the Suter part 2 46:25

3y ago46:25

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Today Neville chats with Sarah McClintock Curator and Collection Manager at the Sutter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Nelson’s regional gallery and one of New Zealand’s oldest public galleries. Together Neville and Sarah explore the world of a public gallery curatorial role. They look at it’s similarities and differences to a private dealer galleries way of …

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Sarah from the Suter part 1 38:56

3y ago38:56

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Today Neville chats with Sarah McClintock Curator and Collection Manager at the Sutter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Nelson’s regional gallery and one of New Zealand’s oldest public galleries. Together Neville and Sarah explore the world of a public gallery curatorial role. They look at it’s similarities and differences to a private dealer galleries way of …

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#20 Scott Millar - Collaboration Dynamics 16:23

3y ago16:23

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Introduction For this solo episode, #20 and the last of my first season before a summer break, I explore and explain some of my own thinking around the question of “What is collaboration?” I delve into the three dynamics that I see are the key parts of collaboration. During this episode we discuss: Defining purpose in collaboration Connecting peopl…

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#19 Stephani Roy McCallum - Collaboration and Leadership 39:43

3y ago39:43

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Introduction In this episode, we talk through insights into effective collaboration and how our leadership within both collaboration and hard, emotional conversations should be how we all show up in these spaces. Often, we involve people in our process with the aim of achieving something, of getting to a ‘result’. My conversation with Chief Storm R…

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#18 Gordon Lambert – Industrial strength collaboration 40:31

3y ago40:31

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Introduction For episode 18, I’m joined by Gordon Lambert, retired from Suncor and from a 16-month long assignment as interim CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator. We’ve been having some great conversations recently and I’m looking forward to hearing about what it takes to set up the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance, the first energy industry …

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