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Artivism NOW!

Artivism NOW!

By Kyle Roman

We discuss the intersection between art and activism and how artists the world over are making a statement with their work. Politics, culture, and current events inform and carry forward the work of artists. These interviews tell the story of people who are dedicated to truth telling and compassion in a cynical world. Join us and support their work whenever possible.
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S1E9 #AscenDance SERIES Elaine Chu, Twin Walls Mural Company

Artivism NOW!Jul 04, 2020

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S3E2 Rochelle Clarke / Painter / Artivist
Mar 30, 202133:46
S3E1 Dr. April Bee / Photographer / Artivist
Mar 07, 202147:15
S2E11 Special Simulcast with Richard Radstone / Photographer / Artivist / Podcaster
Feb 26, 202151:51
S2E10 Jaime Santiago Longa / Oil Painter - Artivist

S2E10 Jaime Santiago Longa / Oil Painter - Artivist

Jaime rejoins us on this special episode of Artivism NOW! We discuss his new direction and tone in his work recently, his connection with the Philippines, and how art students can transition from art school to the professional world.
Feb 13, 202101:03:40
S2E9 Jessica Thornton / Graphic Artivist
Dec 20, 202049:49
S2E8 Noah Scalin / Mixed Materials Artivist

S2E8 Noah Scalin / Mixed Materials Artivist

On this episode of Artivism NOW! Noah Scalin joins us! We talk about his non-traditional methods and media as well as the impact of public art in the southern United States. We also discuss his corporate consulting work and how it's making an impact in the minds of corporate America.
IG: @noahscalin / @alrcreates / @creativesprint
Dec 05, 202058:07
S2E7 Hawane Rios / Musician / Artivist
Nov 24, 202058:28
S2E6 Alexis Saenz / Dancer / Choreographer / Artivist
Nov 07, 202001:01:59
S2E5 Election Special w/ Ana Maria Alvarez / Founder of Contra Tiempo / Movement Artivist

S2E5 Election Special w/ Ana Maria Alvarez / Founder of Contra Tiempo / Movement Artivist

We discuss the growth of her graduate thesis in dance entitled 'Contra Tiempo' into an Artivist dance company. We then segue to the 2020 election and the importance of participating in what is left of our democracy.
Nov 02, 202041:57
S2E4 Sunena Gupta / Kathak Dancer / Choreographer
Oct 31, 202045:51
S2E3 Grace Kress / Shelby X Studios / Graphic Media Artivist
Oct 19, 202057:30
S2E2 Spencer Wilkinson / Documentary Filmmaker Artivist
Oct 10, 202001:06:24
S2E1 DJ Lu / Juegasiempre / Stencil and Pictogram Artivist

S2E1 DJ Lu / Juegasiempre / Stencil and Pictogram Artivist

On this episode we welcome DJ Lu, Stencil and Pictogram artist, who discusses the issues of the day in Bogota and South America.
Oct 01, 202001:50:51
S1E11, Desi Mundo, CRP Bay Area Founder, #AscenDance Mural Series, Finale

S1E11, Desi Mundo, CRP Bay Area Founder, #AscenDance Mural Series, Finale

Desi updates us on the finish of AscenDance in Oakland, and what it’s like to be on the wall during a major movement on the streets below.
Sep 06, 202036:54
S1E10 #AscenDance SERIES Marina Perez-Wong, Twin Walls Mural Company

S1E10 #AscenDance SERIES Marina Perez-Wong, Twin Walls Mural Company

We speak with Marina Perez-Wong, co founder or Twin Walls Mural Company.

Jul 13, 202054:34
S1E9 #AscenDance SERIES Elaine Chu, Twin Walls Mural Company

S1E9 #AscenDance SERIES Elaine Chu, Twin Walls Mural Company

Elaine Chu is on to discuss her role on the AscenDance mural. We talk about her technique and the Twin Walls Mural company she started with Marina Perez-Wong.
Jul 04, 202036:34
S1E8 #AscenDance SERIES Spencer Wilkinson, Documentary Filmmaker

S1E8 #AscenDance SERIES Spencer Wilkinson, Documentary Filmmaker

In the 2nd installment of our 360 Mural #AscenDance series we speak with Filmmaker Spencer Wilkinson who documented the rise of CRP advocacy in his film “Alice Street” Links: alicestreetfilm.com // vimeo.com/endangeredideas // @spencer_isaac_w Insta

Jun 27, 202053:37
S1E7 #AscenDance SERIES Desi Mundo, Founder of CRP

S1E7 #AscenDance SERIES Desi Mundo, Founder of CRP

We profile the #AscenDance mural Team beginning with Community Rejuvenation Project (CRP) Founder, Desi Mundo
Jun 17, 202001:11:20
S1E6 ADDENDUM #2 Contra Costa CA #BLACKLIVESMATTER PROTESTS

S1E6 ADDENDUM #2 Contra Costa CA #BLACKLIVESMATTER PROTESTS

I cover the rising BLM movement in East Contra Costa County
Jun 01, 202010:08
S1E5 SPECIAL REPORT-Greta McLain, muralist, activist #BLACKLIVESMATTER

S1E5 SPECIAL REPORT-Greta McLain, muralist, activist #BLACKLIVESMATTER

Greta McLain reports from on the ground of Minneapolis protests over George Floyd murder, she and her team of artists put up a tribute mural in one day after the murder, and are now engaged in neighborhood protection during the protests.
May 31, 202017:21
S1E4 Jaime Santiago Longa, Visual Artist

S1E4 Jaime Santiago Longa, Visual Artist

We speak with Jaime about his unique process in going from concept to technique and the power of the hidden corners of our cities.
May 29, 202001:00:07
S1E3 Aejay Mitchell, Theatre professional and Director

S1E3 Aejay Mitchell, Theatre professional and Director

We discuss how the covid-19 response will change the art of theatre. Also, we discuss the pandemic and how it has affected Black and Latinx communities; along with how it has exposed inequities in the US concerning minority and advanced-age populations. Find Aejay on Facebook at: Aejay Antonis Marquis, or on Instagram @amqueerdirector
May 27, 202054:44
S1E2 Merry Flowers, South Central LA’s own, artist/educator/activist

S1E2 Merry Flowers, South Central LA’s own, artist/educator/activist

Merry Flowers uses art as a medium to educate her community on the issues that directly affect them. LA Rent strikes, Street vendors rights, and the housing crisis during the pandemic round out our discussion. Follow these resources on insta: @uniondelbarrio, @smilesouthcentral, @escuelaaztlan_la, @southcentraltenants, and @latenants for updates on the community!
May 20, 202040:01
S1E1 Cielo Stibor, Artivist Musician

S1E1 Cielo Stibor, Artivist Musician

Profiling Cielo Stibor, Singer/Songwriter and Activist, Youth music director, and all around passionate artist. We talk about how she uses music in her youth ministry and her experience with day labor programs in San Francisco. Cielo is an international musician who’s music can be heard on many tv shows in Latin America. She is Artivist #1 on Artivism NOW!
May 13, 202048:53
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May 8, 2020

May 08, 202000:33