Filling the Well
Filling the Well is a podcast created to nourish, provoke, and inspire artists and arts leaders. Hear from creative changemakers as they share their takes on how to shift power dynamics, avoid burn-out, build authentic community, share resources, and advocate for support.
11 episodes available
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Centering Culture & Relationships as Arts Entrepreneurs
June 12, 2023
On this episode, Ojibwe artist entrepreneurs Khayman Goodsky and Chi Ma’iingan share their paths to establishing themselves as independent creatives. They talk about the importance of supportive relationships, challenging the...
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Community Supported Agri-Culture and Art Making
May 30, 2023
On this episode, Donna Neuwirth and Jay Salinas, the co-founders of Wormfarm Institute located in rural Wisconsin, discuss how curiosity, presence, and time have played a vital role in their...
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Digging Into The Indian Arts And Crafts Act
May 17, 2023
On this episode, embark on a thought-provoking exploration as Native artist advocates Christina Woods and Graci Horne dig into the intricacies of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990....
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Art & The Land
April 24, 2023
On this episode, hear from two Ojibwe artists whose creative practices are deeply connected to the land. Birchbark and quill artist Pat Kruse and water walker Sharon Day share their...
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Music & Mental Health in Northern Minnesota
April 17, 2023
On this episode, we talk with Sam Miltich, a professional jazz guitarist from rural Minnesota who lives with schizophrenia. Sam shares how he’s found solace in nature and how he’s...
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Resource Sharing & Authentic Community Collaborations
March 27, 2022
Have a challenge that needs a creative solution? Rural arts practitioners Anne O’Keefe-Jackson and Ashley Hanson have a simple idea: ask your neighbor! Learn about their collaborations and ideas to...
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Advocating for the Arts
March 20, 2022
At a time when there’s so much need, how can we best advocate for the arts and make changes that last? For two leading advocates, Emily Ruddock and Michelle Ramos,...
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Building Belonging & Creating Welcoming Organizations
March 13, 2022
What does it mean to be a truly welcoming organization and how can arts leaders be more inclusive hosts who foster belonging? Dig into a discussion with two artists who...
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Shifting Power Dynamics in Philanthropy
March 7, 2022
For any non-profit, funding is a perpetual worry. But what if philanthropy shifted power and encouraged organizations and communities to dream big? Explore trust-based funding models with two thought leaders,...
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Resiliency, Self-Care, and Joy
February 28, 2022
Creativity can be an antidote to challenging times, but we can’t show up for our communities if we’re burnt out. Dive into the art of taking care of you with...