Shows
Sussex And The City#27: Is Art Sussex' Civic Superpower?The Sussex And The City Podcast – Episode 27: Is Art Sussex' Civic Superpower? Host: Richard Freeman Guest: Lesley Samms - founder of Pure Arts Group 🔍 Episode summary In this conversation, Richard Freeman sits down with artist mentor, curator and Pure Arts Group founder Lesley Samms – a powerhouse advocate for visual artists across Sussex and beyond. Lesley shares her journey from leaving behind corporate success at Coca-Cola to becoming a champion of grassroots creativity, community connection and artistic confidence. Based in Battle, she has built networks that help artists find purpose, audiences and each ot...
2025-11-0334 min
The Nuts and Bolts of WritingEP 94.5: Recap of Fortunus Games' Interview with Pure Arts GroupIn this podcast episode, me and @helevorn_bor do a recap of the interview I had with Pure Arts Group (site: https://www.pureartsgroup.co.uk)!
Last week, I had an amazing interview with Pure Arts Group about how I got started on my creative journey. We talked about the role that deviantArt and Tapas played and also discussed how my personal life affected my decision to throw myself into writing Sam and Joel's stories.
Check out their YouTube channel to watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/U8YtXrFFU88
I also posted ab...
2021-11-2135 min
Profit from Legal121. Interview with Lesley SammsProfit from Legal Interview: Lesley Samms MSc ANLP MACLesley has a background in finance and brand management, and is the Founder and Managing Director of Pure Arts Group, world renowned for professional artist support. She has a post graduate Masters degree in International event Management and is a qualified NLP coach.Lesley has been working in contemporary art for the past 20 years and during that time she has curated hundreds of exhibitions, including at the Saatchi Gallery in London. She has also delivered thousands of hours of professional development, mentoring and coaching for artists. Most...
2021-07-0545 min
Planet PorkySusan ShocksMike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are on rare form as Planet Porky returns for another cracking episode.
Today's topics include: Scotland, the Isle of Skye, Jim Diamond, Porky's travelling hopes, why it's difficult to define English culture, Marti Pellow, beautiful people aging ungracefully, David Essex, Dynasty, GB News, Peter Sheridan and Emma Samms, living in California, Porky's 'taking a call in the pool' story, life in Los Angeles, the red hot weather, Linda McCartney's amazing legacy, talking to a dead friend for advice or inspiration, why some people don't grieve at funerals, Sean Bean, being wrongly sent to...
2021-06-1850 min
The Money PodcastHow to Turn Creativity into CashflowMany of you listening will know Rob as The Disruptive Entrepreneur, but what you might not know is his background in Art. Today he is joined by Lesley Samms, owner of PURE Arts Group and together they discuss how you can turn your creativity in either art or business, into cashflow. Discover today how those in the art industry have more in common with entrepreneurs than you might think, why it is important to utilise online platforms to sell your products and how powerful it is to empower people through your art. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being an...
2021-04-0839 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Rob Moore, Creativity Into CashflowPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to the Disruptive Entrepreneur Rob Moore about how to make art your business.
2021-03-2439 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Andy Hirst, Art ConservatorPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to painting conservator Andy Hirst of ARH Conservation. They discuss why conservation is important, common issues, what artists and framers can do to support the care and preservation process. The talk includes some tips for framers and artists. They also touch briefly on the impact of digital art and NFT's.
2021-03-2353 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Rae Calnan of Radiant EnergyPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Rae Calnan of Radiant Energy about channelling our emotional energy and future and past life progression meditation. They talk about Rae's life changing visit to Nepal and Machu Picchu. The talk also features a short (15 minute) future life progression meditation. Rae's timely advice for creatives: Don't try and follow the crowd. Life is not a competition. You are perfect and exactly who you should be and where you should be right now. Notice what you notice and move forward in your power.
2021-03-161h 00
Pure TalksPure Talks: Rosalind Sack of The Home Page Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to one of the Co Founders of The Homepage, Rosalind Sack about learning for life and life lessons. They also discuss how to pitch to a magazine with lots of tips and advice, plus pitching video content. See the Pure Blog for more.
2021-03-1054 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Graham Cullis and Elaine Tobin, Rituals & ResilienceTalking about rituals and resilience: Discussing the importance of being a good role model, of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and doing it scared! Lots of conversation around imposter and perfectionist syndrome and trolling, plus some top tips for marketing and growing an audience.
2021-03-031h 05
Pure TalksPure Talks: Dr. Mathew Anchery, Ayurvedic MedicineListen to Pure Founder Lesley Samms talk to Dr. Mathew about Ayurvedic medicine. They talk about the 3 Dosha's or body types and how to get and stay in flow, by maintaining a continual conversation with yourself and your body around wellness and how you feel after eating certain foods or activities. They also discusses the benefits of embedding regular practices or routines into your lifestyle, such as gratitude, meditation and exercise that support your overall wellbeing. Dr. Mathew does not advocate eating cake all day! however, he does recommend hot baths with oils for those who are air (water...
2021-02-241h 13
Pure TalksPure Talks: Tabish Khan, Art CriticPure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Tabish Khan, an art critic specialising in London's art scene, covering contemporary and historical exhibitions. He visits and write about hundreds of exhibitions a year covering everything from the major blockbusters to the emerging art scene. Tabish is a visual arts editor for Londonist since 2013 and am a regular contributor for FAD with a weekly top exhibitions to see in London and a column called 'What's wrong with art'. He is a trustee of ArtCan, a non-profit arts organisation that supports artists through profile raising activities and exhibitions.
2021-02-171h 01
Pure TalksPure Talks: Mary Coakley Burns, BereavementPure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Mary Coakley Burns, Cruse Bereavement Care
2021-02-1656 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Curtis Friedel Ph.D, Cooperative Problem SolvingPure Arts Group Lesley Samms talks to Curtis Friedel Ph.D, KAI. Center for Cooperative Problem Solving, at Virginia Tech
2021-02-1559 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Kate Mason & Eleanor Pender of The Big Draw Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks toKate Mason & Eleanor Pender of The Big Draw
2021-02-081h 12
Pure TalksPure Talks: Dr Linda B A Smith SWFALesley Samms talks with Dr Linda B A Smith SWFA, President of the SWA - The Society of Women Artists
2020-12-1458 min
Pure TalksPure Talks: Martin Riley of The Business Jet EngineA brilliant episode talking with Martin Riley of The Business Jet Engine about the 17 essential elements you must consider if you wish to be successful in business. We put tall these steps into context so artists can understand how they can be applied to their individual circumstances.
2020-12-011h 01Pure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneThis is an unmissable episode. Lesley Samms chats with Garry James of Switchplane - So much information on Facebook and Instagram.
2020-11-2556 minPure TalksPure Talks: Nadine Searle of Calmer SelfPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Nadine Searle of Calmer Self
2020-11-2026 minPure TalksPure Talks: Estelle Keeber, Immortal MonkeyLesley Samms has a chat with Estelle Keeber of Immortal Monkey
2020-11-161h 00Pure TalksPure Talks: Sue Jelley PPSWA SPFPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Sue Jelley PPSWA SPF, first woman chair of the Painters Decorators Fine Art Society
2020-11-1257 minPure TalksPure Talks: Les Williams, President of SGFAPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Les Williams, President of the SGFA
2020-11-121h 07Pure TalksPure Talks: Gita Joshi, Curators SalonLesley Samms interviews Gita Joshi of the Curators Salon. Supporting artists on growing their practice.
2020-11-121h 00Pure TalksPure Talks: Justin McCarron, Everyday ResilienceListen to Lesley and Justin discuss a blended approach to mentoring and coaching and post traumatic growth among many other things.
2020-11-121h 16Pure TalksPure Talks: Ed Boxall, Artist, Writer & PoetLesley talks to Ed about storytelling and narrative and life before, during and after lock down. Apologies about the sound quality on this broadcast, a few technical issues to overcome, but hopefully it's good enough because the conversation is definitely worth listening to.
2020-11-121h 08Pure TalksPure Talks: Laura Dunton Clarke, EggtoothPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Laura Dunton Clarke, Founder of Eggtooth.org.uk Listen to Lesley and Laura talk about therapy, teaching, the benefits of creativity and spending time in Nature, crowdfunding and much more...
2020-11-121h 11Pure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneLesley Samms and Mollie Barnes talk to Garry James, Head of Marketing at Switchplane. Loads of tips and advice on online and offline marketing.
2020-11-0700 minPure TalksPure Talks: Bev Saunders, Edge Bespoke Picture FramingLesley Samms talking about framing with Bev Saunders of Edge Bespoke Picture Framing
2020-11-0640 minPure TalksPure Talks: Freya von Bulow, Artist and DesignerListen to Lesley and artist /designer Freya discuss the artistic narrative, conscious decision making, Van Gogh, fashion, Pinterest and much more.
2020-10-301h 18Pure TalksPure Talks: Ryan Stanier, The Other Art FairPure Founder Lesley Samms talks to Ryan Stanier, Founder of the Other Art Fair.
2020-10-281h 13Pure TalksPure Talks: Jane Tritton, Greenfinch + guestsJoin Molly as she talks to Greenfinch owner Jane Tritton about re-opening her shop and meets some of her artists along the way.
2020-10-281h 17Pure TalksPure Talks: Garry James, SwitchplaneLesley Samms and Mollie Barnes talk to Garry James, Head of Marketing at Switchplane. Loads of tips and advice on online and offline marketing.
2020-10-281h 08Pure TalksPure Talks: Cathy McKinnon, Life Coach and Associate Editor of Oh MagazineJoin Lesley and Cathy as the chamble through topics ranging from purpose and meaning to queuing - touching on meditation, Byron Katie and much more...
2020-10-261h 04Pure TalksPure Talks: Mary Clarke, Burwash PotterMary talks to Lesley about her journey from professional within the police service and local government to full time working artist. Mary talks about starting out from her greenhouse, through to a full working studio teaching 52 students weekly and everything in between. www.burwashpotter.co.uk
2020-10-261h 05Pure TalksPure Talks: Maxine Laceby, Absolute CollagenThis week Pure Founder Lesley Samms talks to the Founder of Absolute Collagen, Maxine Laceby about embarking on a Fine Art Degree at 50 and how this led to the birth of a multi million pound brand. They also discuss the Mongolian Rally and driving Rickshaws across India. Unmissable!
2020-10-261h 03Pure TalksPure Talks: Antony PenroseLesley to talks to Antony about first discovering his mothers photographs and the life changing journey they have subsequently taken him on. He also talks about biting Picasso and eating blue Spaghetti! Unmissable.
2020-10-261h 03Pure TalksPure Talks: Mental & Physical Health During the Global PandemicPure founder Lesley Samms talks to naturopathic nutritionist Daniela Exley (Beets, Pulse and Thyme) about mental and physical well being and some of the practical things we can do to help ourselves (Originally broadcast live on 7 April 2020)
2020-10-1659 minPure TalksPure Talks: The Power of the ChecklistPure Talks: Pure founder Lesley Samms in conversation about the power of the checklist with Suzan Aral of Aral Etc. and Nadine Searle of Calmer Self.
2020-10-161h 05Pure TalksPure Talks: Creative Journaling + MorePure founder Lesley Samms talks all things creative journaling (and much more!) with Kent Creative Director Nathalie Banaigs and guests; Nicole Brown PhD and artists Fran White and Vincent Matthews.
2020-10-161h 07Pure TalksPure Talks: Artist Dani Humberstone SWAThe first Pure Talk: Lesley Samms in conversation with artist Dani Humberstone SWA, artist in residence at Wing Gallery, Wadhurst.
2020-10-161h 14
Chalk TalksEpisode 3 - Pure Arts Group with Lesley SammsIn this episode of Chalk Talks, I talk with Lesley Samms from Pure Arts Group. They are an organisation for artists based in the UK providing them with training and support.
This series is brought to you by Switchplane.
2020-07-1017 min