Episode 4: Tenacity in the DIY Arts World and SoLow Fest with Chris Davis

Chris Davis, organizer of SoLow Fest (www.solowfest.weebly.com) joins me to talk about tenacity and resilience in the DIY world. Keep this podcast in your arsenal for the times when you feel down about your art and the world isn’t meeting you. Chris’ inspiring stories of continuing on his path without traditional fame and glory (but with much love and admiration from those in his community) will help you to reframe success as an artist.

Episode 3: The Falsehood of the Meritocracy and Comparison with Logan Schulman

In this interview, Logan Gabrielle Schulman and I explore the ownership of the title "artist".

Logan brings in the falsehood of the meritocracy in capitalism - i.e. that if our work is just "good enough" it will take off and be seen. They also go into the dynamics of social networks and how it is now incredibly difficult to consider oneself an artist given that we are constantly in comparison. Our validation, so often these days, lies in metrics-- how many people have seen it, liked it, etc. Social media wires us for the story that we aren't good enough. Listen to this conversation to de-program that “not enough and always behind” feeling.

Logan and I discuss the need for government funding rather than philanthropy from the wealthy. We discuss DIY production as a necessary means for resiliency. Logan also gives us some great tips for consistency and follow-through in networking with institutions.

Episode 2: Non-Competitive Funding with Colin Logue

Today’s guest, Colin Logue, brings us conversations about how to fund art in a noncompetitive way. How does market-based economics/capitalism play into our current understandings of how we fund art? How could we support artists without making us win out over each other and compete for resources?

We discuss the pitfalls and failures of the current mainstream granting system, such as the exclusion of new ideas and the systemic perpetuation of ideas that align with those who are giving money.

Colin joins me to discuss this and other questions surrounding egalitarianism and the arts. 

As a larger takeaway- we question what the role of the artist should be and how art truly works within a culture.

Episode 1: An Introduction

ReVisioning the Arts is an anti-elitist arts podcast focused on inclusivity and egalitarianism. The show has two primary focuses: offering strength and encouragement to struggling artists and dreaming up new world models that would support as many people as possible in making their art.

In this podcast, I will bring on guest artists who have experience in creating environments of inclusivity within their disciplines or who are asking similar questions of the wider culture.