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ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Mallory McDuffSend a textIf 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. I want to take another minute to remind you listeners that ArtStorming is a listener-supported non-profit, and we need your help to keep the conversation going. Every dollar goes directly into programs...
2026-02-081h 02
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: D. Matthew SmithSend a textIn 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. I want to take another minute to remind you listeners that ArtStorming is a listener-supported non-profit, and we need your help to keep the conversation going. Every dollar goes directly into programs that support our mission. That means more compelling stories, more in-depth articles, and a greater...
2026-01-2558 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Miranda ViscoliSend a textWhat 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. I want to take another minute to remind you listeners that ArtStorming is a listener-supported non-profit, and we need your help to keep the co...
2026-01-1155 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Robert Washington-VaughnsSend a textWhat 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.
2025-12-211h 01
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Chris MoenchSend a textDive 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.
2025-12-0751 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Elizabeth Fergus- JeanSend a textMemory 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 Crui...
2025-11-2359 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of Remembrance: Eric MingusSend a textA 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 an...
2025-11-0951 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the Art of LegacySend a textWhat 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.
2025-11-0113 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Ron & Dalit HolzmanSend a textThe 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.
2025-09-141h 06
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Catherine SikoraSend a textCatherine 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.
2025-08-031h 01
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: April ClevelandSend a textWhat 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.
2025-07-131h 00
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Linda DurhamSend a textWhat 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.
2025-06-291h 08
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Bobby BealsSend a textBobby 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.
2025-06-151h 03
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Susan AndersSend a textJoin 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.
2025-06-011h 00
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Lili PierrepontSend a text"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.
2025-05-1920 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Sienna LunaSend a textSienna 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.
2025-05-0457 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Hiro CashSend a textFollow 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.orgMusic for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.
2025-04-061h 02
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Matthew Chase- DanielSend a textMatthew 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.
2025-03-2350 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Carla CalettiSend a textStep 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.
2025-03-0958 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Helene Rene PfefferSend a textThis 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.
2025-02-2358 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Deborah TaffaSend a textJoin 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.
2025-02-0952 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Virgil OrtizSend a textJoin 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.
2025-01-2659 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Robin BonnerSend a textWhat 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.
2024-11-241h 10
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Judy Tuwalestiwa and Caleb SohigianSend a textExploring 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.
2024-11-161h 08
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Michael Robert FletcherSend a textRemember 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.
2024-10-0658 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Alexandra Eldridge and Rick StevensSend a textJoin 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.
2024-09-241h 02
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Myra KrienSend a textMeet 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.
2024-09-171h 10
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different with Barbara MehlmanSend a textEnter 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.
2024-09-101h 01
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Marla AllisonSend a textOne 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 f...
2024-09-041h 00
ArtStormingLili as Guest on "A Matter of the Mind" with Mark Perry KSFR FMSend a textDrawing 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.
2024-08-3154 min
ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: John CruikshankSend a textListen 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.
2024-06-2201 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Alberto ZalmaSend a textGraffiti 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.
2024-06-1459 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Lauren SnyderSend a textEnter 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.
2024-06-051h 05ArtStormingArt Storming the City Different: Greg BallengerSend a textEnter 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.
2024-06-0247 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Tommy BruceSend a textDelve 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.
2024-05-3059 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Alexis BoveSend a textExploring 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.
2024-05-2147 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Ann LaserSend a textStep 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.
2024-05-1952 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Rachel DarnellSend a textExplore 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.
2024-05-091h 05ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Sarah NickersonSend a textEmbark 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.
2024-05-0956 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Barry EllsworthSend a textExplore 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.
2024-05-0954 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Timothy NeroSend a textEnter Nero’s world of Mind as Muse, meditation, psychedelics and play.Music for ArtStorming was written and performed by John Cruikshank.
2024-05-0253 minArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Somers RandolphSend a textStep 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.
2024-05-021h 07ArtStormingArtStorming the City Different: Michael BergtSend a textStep 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.
2024-04-291h 07