Closure is supposed to feel like a click, a deep exhale, a final tidy bow. We finish Season 2, and Host Lili Pierrepont tells the truth: the click never came. After 24 conversations about loss, memorial art, and creative ways to commemorate the people we love, she expected relief. What she felt instead was exposure, anxiety, and a surprising wave of grief that reminded her how complicated remembrance really is.

In this episode, Lili walks us through what this season unearthed, including a hard look at lineage and the stories we inherit. She shares her family history and the moment a polished narrative cracked when she confronted the reality of ancestors tied to Yale and slaveholding (listen to that powerful episode with Nikesha Breeze here; or read Diamonds in the Filter: A story of two families, Yale, and a monument written in cotton). That reckoning reshaped how ArtStorming confronts legacy, not as a display of achievements, but as an honest practice that names harm, interrupts toxic patterns, and chooses what deserves to be carried forward.

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Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

You are not starting with a blank canvas, even if it looks that way from the outside. Legacy begins before you, in the land you are born on, the family system you arrive into, and the stories your body and nervous system may still be carrying on someone else’s behalf. 

We sit down with Lexi Soulios, a systemic constellation facilitator and Art Bridge executive board member, to talk about lineage, inheritance, and ancestral healing and why so many of our “personal” struggles can be family-field dynamics playing out across generations. We connect the dots between systemic constellation work and modern epigenetics, then bring it to life with the iron harvest metaphor from WWI farmland: what gets buried in the field still affects what can grow until it is named and handled.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Strip away the parlor tricks, dim the lights, and let sound do something it usually is not allowed to do. We’re in Santa Fe with composer and magician B.C. Smith inside Phasmagorica, an immersive seance experiment where 13 guests gather around a table, choose “trigger items,” and step into a carefully designed mystery that lives in the liminal space between belief and disbelief. No mediums, no holograms, no cheap scares. The unsettling part is how personal it can feel.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Your art collection can be a source of joy for decades or a source of conflict the moment you are gone. We sit down with Sonja Moro (Los Angeles) and Michael Duffy (Atlanta) from Bank of America’s Art Services Group to talk about the intersection of passion, high finance, and the surprisingly delicate art of letting go.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Something is breaking in how we talk to each other, and yelling louder is not fixing it. Lili Pierrepont sits down with Abdullah Antepli, the newly appointed president of Houston’s Rothko Chapel, to explore a different approach: art as a sanctuary for slowing down, telling the truth about our past, and rebuilding trust across deep divides.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Midlife isn’t just a number, it’s the moment your life asks for a new operating system. We sit down with Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, boutique hotel pioneer, and early Airbnb mentor, to talk about what happens when success stops feeling satisfying and the future suddenly feels urgent. Chip shares the chain of events that pushed him into reinvention, including loss, burnout, and a near-death flatline experience that delivered one blunt message: slow down.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What would it change if we treated death as part of our creative life instead of a topic we avoid until we have no choice? I sit down with Los Angeles 3D artist and sculptor Daniel Wheeler for a candid, funny, and deeply tender conversation about memorial art, funerary sculpture, and the ways physical objects can help us carry grief without shrinking our lives.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A chance connection at Yale cracks open a hidden family history and turns legacy into something immediate, unsettling, and real. We talk with interdisciplinary artist Nikesha Breeze about building monuments, reclaiming erased stories, and using grief rituals to transform what history leaves in our bodies. 

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Most of us are taught to treat death like a distant problem for “someday” and then we wonder why it feels so terrifying when it finally shows up. I’m joined by Joanna Ebenstein, the founder of Morbid Anatomy, to challenge that reflex and to reclaim death as a subject that can be met with dignity, curiosity, and even beauty.

Joanna Ebenstein:

https://www.morbidanatomy.org

https://www.morbidanatomy.org/grand-tour-archive/p/muerte-en-mexico-san-luis-potosi

https://www.morbidanatomy.org/books/p/signed-pre-order-memento-mori-the-art-of-contemplating-death-to-live-a-better-life

https://www.morbidanatomy.org/books/p/death-a-graveside-companion-signed-by-editor-joanna-ebenstein-and-contributor-laetitia-barbier

https://muttermuseum.org

@morbidanatomy

@joanna.ebenstein

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A studio full of work can be a treasure or a ticking time bomb, depending on what happens next. We sit down with Patricia Watts, a curator, appraiser, and advisor, to talk about the behind-the-scenes reality of artist legacy planning and art estate management: the choices that decide whether decades of paintings and objects become a visible legacy or a private burden families cannot sort.

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ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Santa Fe can feel like a beautiful postcard, but what happens when the postcard replaces the place? We sit down with writer and historian Pen La Farge to treat “legacy” the way it shows up in real life: not as a name on a building, but as the culture a community protects, forgets, or hands forward.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A portrait usually freezes a moment, but what happens when the portrait is made from the life itself? We sit down with artist Heide Hatry, whose work transforms cremation ashes into hauntingly realistic faces using beeswax, encaustic layering, and a level of precision that borders on devotional. She walks us through the moment grief cracked her open, the shock of seeing what “ashes” actually are, and the painstaking early method of sorting bone fragments by tone and placing thousands of particles until a beloved person seems to reappear.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A painting can be more than an image. It can be a witness, a prayer, and a record of what someone leaves behind. We’re in Santa Fe with nationally acclaimed artist Michael Scott, standing in front of a five-by-five canvas he carried for seven years after the loss of his mother: a boat filled with flames gliding through a marsh at night, smoke rising like calligraphy, a dove and a crow holding opposite truths about spirit and the here-and-now.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A cemetery can be a punchline, a sanctuary, a history lesson, and a living arts venue all at once, if we let it. I’m joined by Harry Weil, vice president of education and public programs at Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery, to talk about how a place built for the dead is quietly becoming one of New York City’s most surprising spaces for culture, community, and honest conversations about mortality.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What if a violin could steady a room full of grief and turn it into a space for deep remembering? We sit down with Concetta Abbate—violinist, composer, and death doula—to explore how music moves beyond entertainment to become ritual, care, and legacy. From the first notes she learned as a child with a visual impairment to the ceremonies she now shapes for families, Concetta shows how sound can hold stories when words fall short.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Mortality doesn’t have to be a closed door. We sit down with director Tony Benna and producer Stelio Kitrilakis to unpack  “Andre Is An Idiot,” the award-winning documentary that turns a terminal diagnosis into a riotous, deeply human portrait of intention, family, and art. What starts as an unthinkable pitch—make a comedy about stage four cancer—becomes a blueprint for living boldly and leaving a legacy that feels handmade.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What does legacy feel like when you can hear it in the music, touch it in a ribbon, and watch it breathe across a stage? We sit down with choreographer and educator Francisco Gella, artistic director of Zeitgeist Dance Theater, to unpack how a 42-minute work about Chimayó weaving—aptly titled Lineage—became a living tapestry of ancestry, grit, and community. From building a human-scale loom to threading K-pop on pointe into a memory of a grandfather, Francisco reveals how research, risk, and restraint can turn craft into connection.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What if a walk through the woods could hold your grief and hand it back as something living? We sit down with artist Deb Todd Wheeler to explore Radio Silence, a geolocated audio walk at Brookline’s Lost Pond that folds field recordings, original songs, and quiet conversation into a moving ritual of remembrance.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

If you’ve ever wondered how to align legacy with love for the earth and art infusing every step, this conversation offers a clear starting point and a lot of heart. We sit down with environmental educator and author Mallory McDuff to explore how end-of-life choices—green burial, aquamation, and human composting—can reflect our values, save money, and restore land.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

In this episode we  explore how photography shapes memory, culture, and legacy with visual effects veteran Matthew Smith, tracing a line from 19th‑century spirit photos to AI deepfakes. The camera doesn’t capture truth; it curates stories, and we can choose how to author ours.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What if a weapon could become a tool for growth, a song, or even a room you can step inside to remember a life? We sit down with Miranda Viscoli, executive director of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, to explore how Guns to Gardens turns surrendered firearms into shovels, sculptures, instruments, and a traveling installation built by teens who refuse to let grief be the final word.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What if legacy isn’t a monument, but a moment where someone finally feels seen? We sit down with Robert Washington-Vaughns to trace the unlikely path from corporate burnout and suicidal ideation to a life anchored by art, nature, and community—and a simple ritual that’s changing how men relate to themselves and each other. The Black Man Flower Project began with a brave question: why do most men only receive flowers at a funeral? Robert’s answer is a living practice that replaces isolation with acknowledgment and performance with presence.

ArtStorming is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works! Like us, they believe in pushing creative boundaries and amplifying vibrant artistic voices. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre and Francisco Gella Dance Works are dedicated to advancing contemporary dance and dance education in New Mexico and beyond. Together, we create a powerful, shared space where art thrives and audiences can connect deeply.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Dive into the transformative journey of artist Chris Moench as he shares the story behind his stunning ceramic prayer wheels. From a tragic disaster to healing and remembrance, Chris's art extends beyond aesthetics—it's a powerful medium for connection and reflection.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Memory can move like a boat in a draft, and that’s exactly what happened the moment we stepped into Elizabeth Fergus Jean’s dream studio in the woods. Suspended vessels, flickering shadows, stones with rings of time, and a labyrinth set on a forest power point created a space where grief felt present, tender, and strangely full of life. We set out to talk about legacy and found a living bridge between ancestry, art-making, and the land that holds us.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

A hidden cemetery. A mill built by an enslaved craftsman. A song written on the hillside where roots hold memory. Eric Mingus joins us to unpack a lineage that runs through the Great Smoky Mountains, across Cherokee land, and into a body of work that insists legacy must stay alive, not embalmed. What began as a visit became The Mill—composed on site, later performed with Yo-Yo Ma, and now growing into a traveling forum that invites communities to gather, remember, and speak.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What if the most meaningful part of your story is the chapter you haven’t designed yet. We’re opening our new season by taking a clear-eyed look at legacy, grief, and the artful choices that can turn memory into something living. Welcome to Season 2 ArtStorming the Art of Remembrance.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

The Holzmans' work offers important lessons about resilience, creativity, and finding beauty in the discarded. Hear more about this father-daughter duo on this episode. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Catherine Sikora doesn't just play the saxophone – she uncovers ancient musical truths that have always existed in the ether, waiting to be discovered. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What happens when a group of professional actors abandon conventional theater, move into a house together during a global pandemic, and reimagine how performances are created, staged, and funded?

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What drives a person to repeatedly reinvent themselves with no safety net? Linda Durham's extraordinary life journey offers a masterclass in creative risk-taking and the rewards that come from embracing uncertainty.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Bobby Beals, a sixth-generation Santa Fean, shares his journey as a painter, gallery owner, and skateboard entrepreneur who bridges traditional fine art with skateboarding culture to create inclusive creative communities.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Join us for a conversation with singer-songwriter,Susan Anders,  including her songwriting process, the challenges of the music industry, and the evolution of her artistic expression. She discusses the differences between writing lyrics versus music, the impact of personal experiences on her work, and the challenges of performing emotionally-charged songs. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of the music industry, the difficulties of making a living as a musician, and the enduring human drive to create music despite these challenges.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

"What would creativity do?" The question that transformed my retirement anxiety into the ArtStorming podcast. Now 30+ episodes in, I'm just getting started. Season 2 will explore art, legacy & death—because the most meaningful conversations often begin at the edges.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Sienna Luna, a Santa Fe-based artist, discusses her artistic journey and the influences of her New Mexican heritage on her work. She describes how she overcame the vulnerability of identifying as an artist and committed to her craft, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Follow the artistic journey of a young Navajo painter, Hiro Cash, who draws inspiration from a variety of influences, including music, fashion, and his cultural heritage.Learn how he came upon his unique style, overcoming self-doubt, and experimenting with different mediums from screen printing to sculpture. 

Now available on your favorite podcast station or ArtStorming.org

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Matthew Chase Daniel shares the journey of Axle Contemporary, a mobile art gallery housed in a renovated 1970s delivery truck that brings artistic experiences directly to communities across the Southwest. For fifteen years, this innovative platform has broken down barriers between high art and everyday people by parking outside grocery stores, appearing at flea markets, and traveling to rural areas typically overlooked by traditional galleries.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Step into the vibrant world of Carla Caletti , where we explore the fusion of nature, ancestry, and artistic expression. Carla shares how the Santa Fe River, with its lush landscapes, inspires her sculptures and gives voice to ancestral connections that shape her work. As she discusses her unique materials and creative process, she dives into the significance of recycled items, transforming them into beautiful figures that embody stories of resilience and identity.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

This episode explores themes of self-expression, the relationship between the artist and the canvas, and the role of various media in Pfeffer's work. Helene also shares insights about teaching art, the importance of failure in the creative process, and the vibrant artistic community in Santa Fe.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Join us for a conversation with National Book award finalist Debora Jackson Taffa.Taffa shares insights about her own journey as a writer, the challenges of representing her indigenous culture, and the power of storytelling to build empathy and understanding across different backgrounds.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Join us for a conversation with story teller and Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz as he discusses his artistic process, which involves channeling the "Clay Mother" and his indigenous ancestors to create his pieces. Learn how he uses various mediums, including film, to educate people about the Pueblo Revolt and preserve his culture's traditions. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

What picture comes to mind when you think IRS art appraiser? What demeanor? OK, now prepared to have your perceptions shattered. Meet Robin Bonner and learn about her wild and wonderful journey through the art world and finally to Santa Fe.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Exploring themes of myth, magic and the human condition our next guests, artists, Judy Tuwaletstiwa and Caleb Sohigian, reveal their deep connection and mutual respect through their intergenerational exchange of wisdom and creativity.

Learn how their poignant collaboration turned Gma Judy into a TickTock sensation.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Remember Dirty Dancing?
 Our next guest's fans and people the world over sure do! Join us for a rich and detailed portrait of one of Dirty Dancing's principal dancers, Michael Robert Fletcher. In this episode Michael reflects on his multifaceted career in dance, his passion for the art form, and his commitment to passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of dancers. He'll also give us a teaser about a new project on the horizon. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Join us for an intimate look into the creative lives and partnership of these two accomplished artists. Learn how they feed each other's creative juices while sustaining their respective  careers. See where they collaborate and where they maintain autonomy and how they blend the two...

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Meet amazing Myra —dancer, performer, body poet, choreographer, set and fashion designer,  and granddaughter of the great Zen philosopher Alan Watts. Myra discusses her lifelong passion for dance, particularly Middle Eastern and belly dance forms, and how she has incorporated these into her work as a performer, teacher, artistic director of her own dance company and founder of a youth mentorship program.  Myra emphasizes the transformative power of dance, its ability to build community, and the need to approach it with respect, curiosity, and a willingness to transcend age and body type barriers.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Enter the mesmerizing world of Barbara Mehlman, as she shares her perspectives on the importance of the arts in providing access to modes of expression and meaning-making that go beyond words, particularly in the face of life's difficulties and uncertainties. Her work and teaching philosophy emphasize the value of engaging the senses, the body, and the imagination to navigate the complexities of the human condition.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

One of the big summer festivals in Santa Fe which draws people from all over the world is Indian Market. The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts aka SWAIA has been happening for over 100 years now. I took advantage of this year’s market to make contact with a few Native Artists whom Ive been hoping to get on this podcast. As, a result, today I get to ArtStorm with Marla Allison— a grounded, articulate, shooting star— from Laguna Pueblo. Here is the delight that is Marla Allison. 

https://marlaallison.com/

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Drawing from her roles as a creative, collector and ArtStorming podcast host, Lili Pierrepont joins Mark Perry  to delve into how open, playfully curious inquiry and intentional experimentation with the creative "field" naturally uplifts human relationship through this essential connective tissue.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Listen to the full length version of John Cruikshank's "Amber Moon, " composed, played and generously offered to us for use on this premier season of ArtStorming the City Different. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Graffiti meets Street meets devotional, part new-world urban, part old-world Europe…Enter the world of Alberto Zalma, a painter, musician, husband and father of young children. We’ll hear about how he juggles, balances and harmonizes the various facets of his life and keeps his creative juices flowing.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

1. Enter the thought-provoking world of artist Lauren Snyder, whose figurative work challenges the traditional gender binary by exploring and combining male and female features, inviting viewers to question societal norms while drawing from her own journey of gender identity exploration.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Enter the Hazy World of Artist Greg Ballenger, which explores this Navajo artist’s perspective on indigenous resilience, creativity and ancestral knowledge which he believes is vital to reviving the health and balance of the eco-system and our planet.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Delve into the captivating world of artist Tommy Bruce, whose exploration of identity in contemporary culture through engagement with the Furry community has garnered international recognition and advocacy, culminating in thought-provoking exhibitions and publications, cementing his position as a leading voice in the artistic representation of this unique subculture.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Exploring the intersections of creativity, making, and artistry with professional creative Alexis Bove, as we discuss the challenges and rewards of embarking on new artistic endeavors and sustaining momentum in our creative practices.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Step into World Peace thru inner peace one cup of tea at a time with latecomer artist Ann Laser.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Explore an inspiring journey of reinvention, integration, and renewal as artist Rachel Darnell navigates major life changes and embraces the core of her creative identity.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Explore the captivating world of art with Barry Ellsworth, as we delve into his unique gallery's fusion of Japanese antiques and contemporary art, and uncover his multi-faceted perspective on the art world.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Embark on a transformative journey with Sarah Nickerson as she leads the way in uniting dance, music, and spirituality. Her dedication to meaningful movement, courageous conversations, and radical compassion resonates with every step and note, creating a powerful connection through the arts.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Enter Nero’s world of Mind as Muse, meditation, psychedelics and play.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Step into the world of master stone carver and compulsive creative, Somers Randolph, as we explore the appeal of perfect geometry both as an intellectual exercise and an emotional experience.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Step into the mesmerizing world of artist Michael Bergt, where classical techniques intertwine with contemporary vision to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and timeless wonder.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Experience the boundless creativity of artist Jenny Day, as she effortlessly juggles multiple artistic endeavors with grace and mastery, leaving you in awe of her whirlwind of creative abundance.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Embark on a journey of storytelling and wonder with the masterful Patrick Finnegan, as we uncover his magical powers and delve into his captivating life as a modern-day bard and renaissance man. He'd love to hear from you! talesoffinn@gmail.com

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Enter the vibrant world of Maggie Hanley: painter, dancer, art advocate on many levels. Learn how she lives her motto "Art Saves Lives" every day. 

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.

Step into the world of artist Kate Rivers, a multi-talented individual and advocate for foster children, as we explore her amazing new studio, filled with creativity and productivity, and uncover her inspiring journey as an accomplished artist and educator.

Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.