Two people on a first date contemplate “what is art?” Gallery is the fourth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development. …
It only takes three minutes for a relationship to end. A suitcase. A cup of tea. Jasmine. Content Warning: Rated R for language Jasmine is the third of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to …
“If a dog bites a man, who cares, but if a man bites a dog…that’s news!” This episode features Ed Hunt and Jeff Storer, the co-founders of Manbites Dog Theater, a professional company founded in 1987, dedicated to world and regional premieres of contemporary work. Ed and Jeff discuss the past, present and the future …
How to chase seemingly impossible goals, showing up when and how we can, and living and working in alignment with our core values. In this episode, designer and business owner Rebekah Miel discusses fundraising for the school lunch debt project, her book project for kids and her position on the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women …
No more starving artists. Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch believes everyone has a story to tell and that the best way to create is from a well-nourished place. We talk about self-care for artists, online communities, how not to quit and Juliana’s three rules. We also discuss Juliana’s response to being told to “shut up and sing” (can you …
Creating a sustainable revenue stream for artists often seems impossible – how do we do the impossible? ShaLeigh Comerford, dancer, choreographer, and the Artistic Director of ShaLeigh Dance Works based in Durham, NC discusses how she and her dancers create original work through collaborative questioning, her quest to attain financial sustainability, and arts activism. We …
You are (still) an artist. If you haven’t thrown a pot in two years, you are still an artist. If you haven’t shown up to rehearsal since you can remember, you are still an artist. If you haven’t written a sentence, picked up a paintbrush, stepped into a studio, taken your instrument out of its …
You are still an artist (Cheryl Chamblee, ASBX blog post 013) Read More »
“So much is possible.” Dasan Ahanu is a Poet, Emcee, Writer, Playwright, Performance Artist, Lecturer, and Educator in Durham, North Carolina. He is managing director and co-founder of Black Poetry Theatre (BPT), an African American theatre company started in 2008 that creates original productions featuring artists from the community. Dasan performs two of his original poems in …
Ooooh, an infographic based on the RESPECT THE WORK gathering! Download the pdf to use as a touchstone in your practice. Have you listened to the RTW podcast episode? RESPECT THE WORK episode 044 And…eager for more examples? Stay tuned for an upcoming post with 5 pages of them!
The second installment of a multi-part series in which Tamara considers how we might love the artists we are and support the artists we love. A solo episode! What habits and practices can we cultivate to promote a culture of respect in the arts community? On July 8th, earlier this year, Tamara invited a group …
044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work. Read More »
