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Thinking Out Loud, Communicating About Art36:22

30d ago36:22

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How do we talk about art to other people? And more specifically, what are we publishing about community art projects? For this solo episode I share my research into external communication materials surrounding community art projects. What things are we talking about, where are we talking about them and if we make these materials easily accessib ...…

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Brains on Art, Why the Art Encounter may not be such a Special Experience32:11

2M ago32:11

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In this episode I sat down with Sally McKay, and we talked about neuroaesthetics, a scientific field that looks at art perception. We chat about the field, her research interests, why the art experience should not be seen as so special or separate from other experiences, and why being irritated by an artwork might not be such a bad thing. Sally ...…

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Thinking Out Loud, Thank You and Let's Celebrate35:14

2M ago35:14

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It's been one year since the podcast released its first episode! I sit down to tell you what I've enjoyed about this past year, my most recent thoughts on 'collectivity' and how we are going to celebrate the 1 year birthday! Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Emilija Angelovska.

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MultiArt, Festival by the Local People, for the Local People, with Moira Tait26:14

3M ago26:14

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Do you have creative neighbors? I sat down with Moira Tait, the director of Brockley Max, a festival in South-East London, to talk about the different types of multiart events that make up the festival, her motivation behind starting the event, and interestingly, the special history of the place where this festival takes place. Music: https://w ...…

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Dinner with the Artist, Making Connections with Christine van den Bergh25:43

3M ago25:43

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What if you could sit down for dinner with an artist? What would you ask them? In this episode, I sit down with Christine van den Bergh, the artistic director at Bradwolff Projects, to talk about artist dinners, how food connects people and bringing everyone on an equal level. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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Artwashing, Art and the Housing Crisis, with Tak Pham27:10

3M ago27:10

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Do you see all the beautiful murals popping up around where you live? Have you ever wondered what is hiding under the facade? I sat down with curator and writer, Tak Pham, to talk about the housing crisis, how public art is being used by housing development companies, and exactly what this new term 'artwashing' means. Music: https://www.purple- ...…

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Artistic Research, Intersections Created by Art, with Annabel Howland29:06

4M ago29:06

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Have you ever heard of artistic research? What is artistic research? I sat down with artist Annabel Howland, to talk about her understanding of the term and discipline, the intersection between art, science and finance, as well as what artistic research can offer that other disciplines don't. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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Thinking out Loud, What Does Community Mean to You30:24

4M ago30:24

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It's time for me to catch you up on some of my latest thoughts on public art projects, and specifically community art projects. In this episode, I sat down to talk about 'community' as a symbol that is overused and whose meaning is complex, as well as to apply the concept of 'empty spaces' to community art projects. Music: https://www.purple-pl ...…

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Meaning and Color, Art in the Feng Shui Practice, with Rodika Tchi33:20

5M ago33:20

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What does the Chinese practice of Feng Shui say about art? I sat down with Rodika Tchi, a Feng Shui expert, to geek out over Feng Shui, meanings and energy in art, colors in your home space and how you can create a space that encourages creativity. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Emilija Angelovska.

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Messiness, Play, Motherhood and Art, with the duo Leisure41:53

5M ago41:53

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How can artists balance family life with their practice? I sat down with Meredith and Susannah from the duo Leisure, to talk about all things collaboration, motherhood and letting go. They share with me the ways having children has influenced their art practice, and some historical examples of women artists and their experience in finding the b ...…

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Teaching Socially Engaged Art, Preparing the Future, with Justin25:06

6M ago25:06

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How can schools prepare students to be in the world? And what does socially engaged art have to do with it? I sat down with Justin Langlois, an artist, educator and organizer, to chat about his ideas of the role socially engaged art can play in post secondary institutions. We also talk about the work that he makes as an artist, and his views on ...…

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Opening the Senses, Inspiration and Creativity, with Katerina and Keiko37:00

6M ago37:00

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Can being in nature open our senses, inspire us and motivate us to create? I sat down with Katerina and Keiko, two amazing humans, to talk about the art of Shinrin-yoku, slowing down, and creating from a place of contemplation. Shop prints on metal from Displate: https://bit.ly/2IC0TxU Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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Down Memory Lane, Raising Children with Art, with Ana32:04

7M ago32:04

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My sister Ana is back on the podcast! We talk about our upbringing and experiences in the arts as children, the benefits of engaging in the arts at a young age, and of course, the balance between having fun and actually growing in skills. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Get 25% off your purchase at the MET Store: https://bit.ly/2J7PTUo…

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Thinking Out Loud, Gallery Attendance and Culture24:17

7M ago24:17

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Why do we go to the gallery? Is there something deeper happening with culture and institutions? In this episode, I consider the results on arts and culture in Canada, based on Statistics Canada's 2016 General Social Survey, combined with my latest readings into cultural policy and governments employing culture as a tool to meet different needs. ...…

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Art + Medicine, Illness in Communities, with Brad Necyk33:47

8M ago33:47

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What does creating artwork with patients look like? Well, Brad Necyk might be giving us a little glimpse into that. I sat down with him to talk about the connection in his work to medicine, how it differs from art therapy and whether expressing illness in modern culture is altering our perception of it. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Watc ...…

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art With a Small A, SketchKon Konvention, with Danny and Koosje28:49

8M ago28:49

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Turns out there is such a thing as a Comic Con for artists and it's called SketchKon! I sat down with Danny and Koosje, the co-founders of the SketchKon Konvention happening on November 2-4 in Pasadena, CA. We talk about drawing as a medium, the wonderful speakers that will be at the event, and how bringing art enthusiasts from behind their com ...…

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Taking a Break, Artists on Hiatus, with Matthew and Shinobu32:59

8M ago32:59

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What happens to artists when do not make any art for a while? Are they still artists? What do they do with their time? Do they evaporate into thin air? I sat down with Matthew Evans and Shinobu Akimoto, the co-directors of the Residency for Artists on Hiatus, to talk about the motivation behind the project, some of the non-art activities the re ...…

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Thinking Out Loud, 3rd Solo Episode, Things Art School Did Not Teach Me22:51

9M ago22:51

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It's time for another solo episode! What's that? I'm back in school? Again? To celebrate learning and new chapters, I cover the five things that art school did not teach me. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com All Creative Live Classes are up to 50% off until October 12: https://bit.ly/2wzLju0By Emilija Angelovska.

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Being Lied To, Trust and Authority in Art, with Heather Jessup32:12

9M ago32:12

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Do museums, galleries and other institutions always tell the truth? I sat down with Heather Jessup to talk about artists and writers that disrupt our trust in the institution, artists and larger systems at play. Heather is the author of the book This Is Not a Hoax: Unsettling Truth in Canadian Culture, and in this episode she shares the positiv ...…

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Money and Art, the Mess, the Solution and Things No One Wants to Talk About, with Max Haiven34:56

9M ago34:56

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Ah, money. One of the few controversial topics out there, especially when attached to the word art. I sat down with Max Haiven, the author of the book Art After Money, Money After Art: Creative Strategies Against Financialization, to talk about the commodification of art, the romantic notion of the artist, and of course what we can do to get ou ...…

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LASER Talks, Curiosity and Highjacking Technology, with Piero Scaruffi34:55

9M ago34:55

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What if we tried to learn about things outside of our chosen discipline? I sat down with Piero Scaruffi, the founder of the Leonardo Art Science Evenings (LASERs), to chat about curiosity, highjacking technology, art and science, and learning things outside of your discipline. The LASER Talks occur internationally and are a way to bring artists ...…

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Arts of Engagement, Truth and Reconciliation Act, Past, Future and Present, with Dylan and Keavy34:33

10M ago34:33

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What role do the arts play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools? I sat down with Dylan Robinson and Keavy Martin, the editors of the "Arts of Engagement" book to talk about the motivation behind the book, the intensity of the TRC events and the role arts play today in political action and healing. Music: http ...…

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For Poops and Giggles, Entrepreneurship with Erin Moffatt41:53

10M ago41:53

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Can art be funny? Can you make money from art? Can you make money AND make funny art? I sat down with Erin Moffatt, the creator and founder of Poop Heart, a local business in Calgary. We talk about turning a hobby into a business, how art can indeed by funny and fun, and of course, POOP and sanitization. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Watc ...…

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Thinking Out Loud, 2nd Solo Episode, Bedtime Story, Helicopters, and Too Much Community Engagement26:19

10M ago26:19

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In this solo episode I talk about the community engagement public art project I did in the summer of 2018. I talk about the history behind the project, my process through the community engagement, and whether there is such a thing as too much community engagement. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Shop Lens Captions: https://bit.ly/2LURnTF…

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Encourage and Support, Brain Art with URSA33:38

10M ago33:38

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What if art making is your unknown talent? I sat down with the wonderful humans of Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA) in Calgary to talk about their art therapy program with brain injury participants, encouraging and supporting without assisting, and how the program affects the participants. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Shop ...…

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The World's Largest Illustrated Story, with Mark38:34

10M ago38:34

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Can we anchor our creativity to make sure it doesn't leave as we get older? I sat down with an extraordinary man, Mark Lewis Wagner, to talk about his extraordinary idea: to create the world's largest illustrated story. We also chat about why art is great for kids and the world, and how he stepped up to remedy the lack of arts education in USA ...…

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Virtual Reality, Art in the Ether, with Daniel Northway-Frank35:30

11M ago35:30

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What if we could get a glimpse into the future, even if for just a couple of minutes? In this week's episode, I sat down with Daniel Northway-Frank from imagineNATIVE, to talk about the 2167 project, in which five Indigenous artists created virtual reality experiences of what life will look like in the year of 2167. Music: http://www.purple-pla ...…

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Sports Psychology and Art, Training the Artistic Mind, with Ana34:25

11M ago34:25

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Do artists need sports psychologists? Can the 'troubled artist' sort out their psychological stuff and still create great work? I sat down with my one and only sister, Ana, to chat about her Master's research looking at the relationship between sports psychology and music. We chat about why psychology is not a thing in the arts, why we need it ...…

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Play and Make Believe with Art, with Helen McPhaden50:08

11M ago50:08

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Can we play with art, if we haven't gotten the chance to play as a child? I sat down with Helen McPhaden, the executive director of Stardale Women's Group to talk about her work with Indigenous girls, why using art is powerful, and how to make believe and play with art. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Learn new skills on Creative Live: http ...…

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Podcasts' Role in Demystifying the Culture Surrounding Art, with Courtney37:35

11M ago37:35

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Out of all the different methods to use in demystifying the culture surrounding art, why did I choose a podcast? In this episode, Courtney Jordan, the co-host of the Art Opening(s) Podcast and I sit down to talk the similarities of the two podcasts, the differences, and of course, why podcasts are a great medium to achieve our mission. She also ...…

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Cultural Tourism and Roadtrips, with Jennifer from Dunlop Art Gallery33:38

12M ago33:38

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What if you could find little art treasures along your roadtrip this summer? I sat down with Jennifer Matotek, the director and curator of Dunlop Art Gallery, to talk about this summer's project Roadside Attractions. We talk about cultural tourism, bringing art to where the people are, and what sort of art you can expect to find. Music: http:// ...…

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How Youth Connect, Build Community and Find Their Voice, with Antyx42:54

12M ago42:54

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How do you use art to engage youth in your community? Do skills acquired during art making transfer to the rest of your life? I sat down with Richard Campbell and Alia Shahab from Antyx Community Arts to talk about their work with Calgary youth. We touched on how art provides youth with an opportunity to find their voice, build connections and ...…

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Adult Coloring Books, the Hype and Doing Something You are Bad at, with Jess Rohs47:21

12M ago47:21

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Have you embraced your inner child and jumped on the adult coloring book craze? In this episode I talk to Jessalyn Rohs, the artist behind the Calgary themed coloring book YYC Colours. We chat about the reasons behind the hype, how she choose what places and businesses to feature in the book and embracing doing things we are actually bad at. Mu ...…

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Thinking Out Loud, 1st Solo Episode, Collaborative Public Art27:26

1y ago27:26

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What does actually go through this little head of mine? Welcome to the Thinking Out Loud Series! These solo episodes will consist of me talking about a topic within the arts that I am passionate about. First up is my interest in arts elitism, collaborative public art, and art as process. Enjoy! Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Upgrade your c ...…

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Upsetting the Festival Status Quo, Pushing the Comfort Zone with Denise Kowal44:13

1y ago44:13

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How does the largest international chalk festival in the USA run on all volunteers? Especially when a part of its foundation is based on pushing the comfort zone? This week I talked with Denise Kowal, the founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival, about her motivations in launching the festival, what makes it unique and a little bit of history on ...…

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Inclusivity and Embracing Your Humanness with Colin Menzies43:44

1y ago43:44

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Should we embrace our differences and wave our unique flag high? I sat down with Colin Menzies, the manager of Studio C, a collaborative studio and gallery, to talk about artists pan-disability, speaking our experience and embracing all of the parts of our humanness. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Shop the New York Metropolitan Museum of A ...…

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Storytelling and Supporting Earth, Land and Water with Dorothy Christian42:07

1y ago42:07

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What if one day you turned the tap on and there was no water coming out? There are projections that the next major wars will be over water. I sat down with Dorthy Christian, co-editor of Downstream, to chat about the water crisis, Indigenous knowledge, and how the arts and humanities can transform relationships through storytelling. Music: http ...…

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Meditations on Drawing, Yoga and Art44:54

1y ago44:54

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Can yoga give you access to your untapped creativity? Is making art a form of meditation? I sat down with Susan Colon and Gigi Chen, the two artists leading a Meditations on Drawing Retreat, to talk about the connection between yoga and art, and how living in the moment and being observant can up your creative game. Sign up to enter the giveawa ...…

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Handmade Work and the Power of Experience with Shawn McCann36:15

1y ago36:15

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Why would companies go through the extra work and resources hiring local artists to make handmade work? This week I sat down with Shawn McCann to talk about art as experience, the value of handmade work and how creating art for a company can be a deep-dive into working with other disciplines. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Visit Artist Net ...…

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Canadian Artists for the Poor, Vulnerability and Sustainability44:21

1y ago44:21

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Is making art just a luxurious hobby for the wealthy? In this episode I sat down with Geraldine and Tarik from Canadian Artists for the Poor, to talk about the work the not-for-profit does to provide vulnerable artists with the resources and time to produce art. How can art improve life once the basic needs of food, water and shelter are taken ...…

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Art and Being a Good Doctor with Dr. Muray45:05

1y ago45:05

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What can doctors learn from making art? For this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jock Murray to talk about the Medical Humanities Program he founded as Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University. We discuss the qualities a good physician needs to have, how patients benefit by interacting with a well-balanced physician, and how doctors can learn to a ...…

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Nap Ins with Barbara Bickel56:41

1y ago56:41

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Can taking naps change the world? In this episode I sit down with artist Barbara Bickel to talk about her collective's project, The Nap Ins, the power of napping collectively and what happened when Fox News aired a completely biased news segment on it. Music: http://www.purple-planet.comBy Emilija Angelovska.

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Spectacle of Art, Science, Engineering with Mary Anne Moser44:23

1y ago44:23

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What happens when art, science and engineering are mashed up into one big spectacle? In this episode I sit down with Mary Anne Moser, co-founder and president of Beakerhead, a five-day spectacle in Calgary, to talk about the intersection of technical and creative streams, being fascinated with life and changing a culture one event at a time. Mu ...…

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About Me24:40

1y ago24:40

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Welcome to the Back to the Drawing Board Podcast. In this episode I sit down to tell you a little bit about myself, the motivation behind the podcast, and what you can expect. Music: http://www.purple-planet.comBy Emilija Angelovska.

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