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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the accompanying episode to the digital exhibition Griot Genesis, this intimate conversation offers a deeper look into Miriam Uhura’s evolving creative practice. Reflecting on her early itch to create and the moment art became not just something she did, but something she was becoming, Uhura speaks candidly about influence, autonomy, and the inner workings of her practice.  Together, we explore the themes grounding the exhibition: family as living influence, vulnerability rendered thr...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Working in both traditional and digital art, artist Mark Sarmel’s practice centers around diverse people and cultures. Sarmel sits down with us to discuss providing a voice for the underrepresented and laying the foundation for his own universe for viewers to see themselves through his heroic characters and storylines.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Unraveling the Rules</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julian Jamaal Jones is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Indianapolis, Indiana who primarily works with textiles and works on paper. His abstract compositions reflect the black experience, black identity, music, and religion. Jones recently sat down with us to discuss how his upbringing influences his work and how he is redefining quilting through his abstract forms.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Divine Artistic Expression</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On episode 8, we interview writer, educator, and fiber artist Fatema Haque who discusses the importance of documenting the Bangladeshi American community in Michigan through her hand embroidered portraits and the meditative healing practice of embroidery.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On episode 8, we interview writer, educator, and fiber artist Fatema Haque who discusses the importance of documenting the Bangladeshi American community in Michigan through her hand embroidered portraits and the meditative healing practice of embroidery. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On episode 8, we interview writer, educator, and fiber artist Fatema Haque who discusses the importance of documenting the Bangladeshi American community in Michigan through her hand embroidered portraits and the meditative healing practice of embroidery. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title> In Art We Trust: When Art Meets Activism</itunes:title>
    <title> In Art We Trust: When Art Meets Activism</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss art that addresses injustice and how it has impacted BIPOC communities, culture, and the world at large.    Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss art that addresses injustice and how it has impacted BIPOC communities, culture, and the world at large. </p><p><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss art that addresses injustice and how it has impacted BIPOC communities, culture, and the world at large. </p><p><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Art: The Healing Elements That Go Unspoken </itunes:title>
    <title>Art: The Healing Elements That Go Unspoken </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On episode 6, we interview artist Marwa Hachem who discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the role art has played in her motherhood journey, art’s healing nature and her passion for depicting and sustaining a feminine presence in the art world.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On episode 6, we interview artist Marwa Hachem who discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the role art has played in her motherhood journey, art’s healing nature and her passion for depicting and sustaining a feminine presence in the art world. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On episode 6, we interview artist Marwa Hachem who discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the role art has played in her motherhood journey, art’s healing nature and her passion for depicting and sustaining a feminine presence in the art world. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Familial Touchstones</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On episode 5, we interview fiber artist Meli Bandera who discusses expanding their family’s legacy through fiber art by blending their Mexican culture with contemporary practices.    Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On episode 5, we interview fiber artist Meli Bandera who discusses expanding their family’s legacy through fiber art by blending their Mexican culture with contemporary practices. </p><p><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On episode 5, we interview fiber artist Meli Bandera who discusses expanding their family’s legacy through fiber art by blending their Mexican culture with contemporary practices. </p><p><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Tale of BIPOC Animation </itunes:title>
    <title>The Tale of BIPOC Animation </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You rarely hear about BIPOC artists contributions to the world of animation. On this episode, we discuss the history of animation, including BIPOC artists who helped create some of Disney’s and Pixar’s most beloved films. Additionally, we shed light on current initiatives that support aspiring animators.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>You rarely hear about BIPOC artists contributions to the world of animation. On this episode, we discuss the history of animation, including BIPOC artists who helped create some of Disney’s and Pixar’s most beloved films. Additionally, we shed light on current initiatives that support aspiring animators. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You rarely hear about BIPOC artists contributions to the world of animation. On this episode, we discuss the history of animation, including BIPOC artists who helped create some of Disney’s and Pixar’s most beloved films. Additionally, we shed light on current initiatives that support aspiring animators. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Old School Painter’s, Painter</itunes:title>
    <title>Old School Painter’s, Painter</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On episode 3, we sit down with artist Cydney Camp to discuss the power oil paint holds when depicting the black figure.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On episode 3, we sit down with artist Cydney Camp to discuss the power oil paint holds when depicting the black figure. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On episode 3, we sit down with artist Cydney Camp to discuss the power oil paint holds when depicting the black figure. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title> Food in Your Face</itunes:title>
    <title> Food in Your Face</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you think art can be used as activism? On this episode, we discuss the impact of global warming and if the recent rise in defacing art has been effective.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you think art can be used as activism? On this episode, we discuss the impact of global warming and if the recent rise in defacing art has been effective. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you think art can be used as activism? On this episode, we discuss the impact of global warming and if the recent rise in defacing art has been effective. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>So, What Are You Gonna Do About It? </itunes:title>
    <title>So, What Are You Gonna Do About It? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We open our second season with reflecting and honoring the lessons that have shed light on the reality of maintaining a platform that promotes unity, the essence of self, and the importance of introspection.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We open our second season with reflecting and honoring the lessons that have shed light on the reality of maintaining a platform that promotes unity, the essence of self, and the importance of introspection. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We open our second season with reflecting and honoring the lessons that have shed light on the reality of maintaining a platform that promotes unity, the essence of self, and the importance of introspection. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Art Of Storytelling Through Textiles  </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On our season one finale, we interview fiber artist, designer, and educator Taylor Childs. Her fiber work (or pieces) explores familial themes and narrates her lived experience as an African American.   Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On our season one finale, we interview fiber artist, designer, and educator Taylor Childs. Her fiber work (or pieces) explores familial themes and narrates her lived experience as an African American.<br/><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On our season one finale, we interview fiber artist, designer, and educator Taylor Childs. Her fiber work (or pieces) explores familial themes and narrates her lived experience as an African American.<br/><br/></p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Missing in the Art History Books </itunes:title>
    <title>Missing in the Art History Books </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Throughout history, art has been a staple in capturing revolutions through many different mediums.  On episode 10, we discuss four artists: Shirin Neshat, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Emory Douglas, and F.N. Souza, all of whom have created work exploring race, politics, culture, gender, and class. Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Throughout history, art has been a staple in capturing revolutions through many different mediums.  On episode 10, we discuss four artists: Shirin Neshat, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Emory Douglas, and F.N. Souza, all of whom have created work exploring race, politics, culture, gender, and class.</p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout history, art has been a staple in capturing revolutions through many different mediums.  On episode 10, we discuss four artists: Shirin Neshat, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Emory Douglas, and F.N. Souza, all of whom have created work exploring race, politics, culture, gender, and class.</p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Approach Everything Without Fear </itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a career path as an artist can be challenging; in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of conventional education and being self taught. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a career path as an artist can be challenging; in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of conventional education and being self taught. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we interview artist and educator Odette Duke, who approaches her artwork from a cultural and historical lens. Duke also drops gems on the importance of balance as a creative.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we interview artist and educator Odette Duke, who approaches her artwork from a cultural and historical lens. Duke also drops gems on the importance of balance as a creative. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we explain how and why our artist spotlight segment was birthed. We kick off this new opening with Edmonia Lewis, a 19th century sculptor of Black and Native American ancestry and her significant impact on art that is only now receiving attention. Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we explain how and why our artist spotlight segment was birthed. We kick off this new opening with Edmonia Lewis, a 19th century sculptor of Black and Native American ancestry and her significant impact on art that is only now receiving attention.</p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when your creative flame is no longer lit?  In this episode we discuss creative burnout and share personal tips on how to prioritize self, maintain balance, and find a creative flow that works for you.  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when your creative flame is no longer lit?  In this episode we discuss creative burnout and share personal tips on how to prioritize self, maintain balance, and find a creative flow that works for you. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when your creative flame is no longer lit?  In this episode we discuss creative burnout and share personal tips on how to prioritize self, maintain balance, and find a creative flow that works for you. </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Do It Anyway </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We dissect and reflect on our lived experiences as creatives and the importance of embracing when there is a party of one (self).  Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We dissect and reflect on our lived experiences as creatives and the importance of embracing when there is a party of one (self). </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We dissect and reflect on our lived experiences as creatives and the importance of embracing when there is a party of one (self). </p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we define what art is? Who dictates that? What molds our definition of art- is it society, or our personal attitudes? In this episode, we start off with a simple question with a lot of different attitudes and answers. Discover more on our website and follow us on Instagram! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do we define what art is? Who dictates that? What molds our definition of art- is it society, or our personal attitudes? In this episode, we start off with a simple question with a lot of different attitudes and answers.</p><p>Discover more on our <a href='https://www.threadsartexchange.com/'>website</a> and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/threadsartexchange/'>Instagram</a>!</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Introductions don’t have to be awkward. We are your co-hosts, Alea Brown and Sydney Frakes. As business owners, creatives, and two black women in the art world we realized there is a need for the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous,  People of Color (BIPOC) to be shared. Hence, this is why Threads: The Art Exchange was birthed. Join us as we explore past and present BIPOC artists, examine our truths as creatives, delve into current events in the art world, and most importantly, b...]]></itunes:summary>
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