
Fresh Arts Podcast
A 1-hour, conversational podcast for artists that aims to provide different viewpoints to different issues relevant to the contemporary creative’s career development by simply asking: should I or shouldn’t I? Artists of the Houston community from all walks of life and practices provide their insight, experiences, and expertise through a series of questions, both organic and pre-set, that will ultimately answer this main question. The guest artists are curated to provide alternate viewpoints in hopes of guiding listeners to draw their own conclusions based on their own situation and practice, whether it be visual, performing, and/or literary arts (amongst others). There will be no right or wrong answers at the end of each discussion, just explorations of the decisions artists make everyday to succeed in their creative practice.
Podcasting since 2020 • 12 episodes
Fresh Arts Podcast
Latest Episodes
S2, Ep 5: Should I or Shouldn’t I be both a Parent & an Artist?
Being a creative is tough work: planning, research, drafts, creation, revision, audience engagement, etc., etc. Add to that: finances, health, networking, any number of things it takes to succeed as a creative and/or small business. Starting a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:49

S2, Ep. 4: Should I or Shouldn’t I Identify as Emerging, Mid-Career, Established, etc.?
You could be a writer with ten years of writing experience and still be considered ‘emerging’ after your first book comes out. You can be a painter with years of experience, exhibitions, recognitions, and clients and be considered ‘mid-career.’...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:51

S2, Ep 3: Should I or Shouldn't I Address Political/Social Issues in my Work?
Artists can do many things with their work to combat injustice: begin or contribute to larger conversations affecting people; bring light to an issue not being addressed by society; conceptualize a solution to a problem in a new way; etc. But s...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:13

S2, Ep. 2: Should I or Shouldn’t I Work for Free?
“It’ll pay in exposure!” artists have heard time and time again. Often, this just means doing something for free, that being featured on a platform is somehow a form of compensation in and of itself. Artists should value themselves and their wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:55

S2, Ep. 1: Should I or Shouldn’t I Collaborate With Another Art Practice?
Are you a sculptor considering collaborating with a writer? A dancer wanting to work with a filmmaker? A graphic designer looking to create something with a fashion designer? An artist’s creative imagination knows no bounds. However, how do you...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:36
