Shows
The Art LifeThe Heart Part is the Hard Part (with Cesar Cardona)EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Cesar Cardona (he/him) is a musician, actor, writer, and boxer. Today, he's celebrating the release of his debut album, THE HEART PART IS THE HARD PART. In Episode 84, Cesar and Grace discuss their years of collaborations and peer support, self-discipline for artists, finding new role models, and the spiritual journey that facilitated Cesar's album release. The art life is facing your shadow and opening your heart.SHOW NOTES:Cesar's debut album The Heart Part is the Hard Part releases TODAY, August 5th 2022! Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music.Things...
2022-08-051h 03The Art LifeArtivismEPISODE DESCRIPTION:What is "artivism", and how can we practice it in our daily lives? In Episode 79, Grace explores the intersection of artmaking and activism, and shares ideas for creating art in service of social justice movements. Raise questions, channel your rage, and inspire action in your art life.SHOW NOTES:Free Joy Powell T-Shirts (t-shirt fundraiser Grace is running)Free Joy Powell (general information)La Petite Mort (ecosexual short film for Earth Day)Artivism Toolkit from Beautiful TroubleWant to write to political prisoners? You can learn their stories and reach out in solidarity...
2022-05-1328 minThe Art LifeIntegrity for Artists with Rev. Brig FeltusEPISODE DESCRIPTION:"Integrity is the practice and acknowledgement of your wholeness. It is a commitment to expressing yourself as whole."In this much-anticipated episode, Grace interviews Reverend Brig Feltus (she/her) about artistic integrity, alignment with truth, and creating art in service of humanity's highest good. We need new fairy tales. SHOW NOTES:Heal Thyself: A Transformative Initiation for People Racialized as White (use discount code HTFRIEND for 50% off the course!)The Remember InstituteListen to Brig's Albums: Love and Light, Vol. I and motherlovergoddessbeastRev. Brig is on InstagramWatch Ted Lasso on...
2021-10-221h 01The Art LifeThe Artist's Way Week 1In this reflection on Week 1 of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, Xandra and Grace face different challenges with their Artist Dates. They dream of Imaginary Lives, and ask: Can you "shadow declared artists" while being an artist yourself?If you're doing The Artist's Way with us, we would especially love to hear from you! Send us an email (or a postcard!) and we'll cheer you on.SHOW NOTES: The Art Life Episode 36: Grace Quantock's Art LifeIN THE WILD LIGHT by Jeff ZentnerSplittings by Adrienne RichSay Yes by Andrea GibsonOde to the Things He Couldn't T...
2021-01-0835 min