Content Type: Podcast

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 norm, and being guided by their values as Native artists.

The co-founders of Wormfarm Institute located in rural Wisconsin, discuss how curiosity, presence, and time have played a vital role in their journey of understanding their community better. Through their farm and artist residency program, they intersect rural and urban spaces, and explore what it means to belong to and take pride in a place.

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. This landmark truth-in-advertising law prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian arts and crafts, but many say that the legislation doesn’t go far enough to protect Native artists. 

Hear from birchbark and quill artist Pat Kruse and water walker Sharon Day, two Ojibwe artists whose creative practices are deeply connected to the land.

On this episode, we talk with Sam Militch, a professional jazz guitarist from rural Minnesota who lives with schizophrenia. Sam shares how he's found solace in nature and how he's been able to balance his music career and mental health. 

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 improve quality of life through resource-sharing. Spoiler, you can do it too! 

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, the answer is to start by showing up for others first.

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 regularly tackle these questions, Ananya Chatterjea and Marcus Young.

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, DeAnna Cummings and Tish Jones.

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 two radical self-care strategists, Dr. Joi Lewis and Joe Davis.