The Talking Artists

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The Talking Artists is a conversation series for creatives. Featured guests will share their experiences in the arts world and the meaning of art in their lives and the life of communities.


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A Conversation with Creative Director Laura LiPuma

Laura is perhaps best known for her design work with the legendary musician Prince. She met him when she was a young designer at Warner Bros. and went on to art direct many of his albums, from Purple Rain to Lovesexy. With expertise in company branding, she has led in-house art departments with award-winning results.

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A Conversation with Shey Rivera

Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, and arts administrator. She explores the power of public art, community engagement, and the artist as a human being.

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Malik Work on Hip Hop, Theater, and the Power of Storytelling

MC and theater artist Malik Work shares his journey, process, and the importance of just doing the work.

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Marlene Johnson on Art Therapy, Social Change, and Community Healing

Marline Johnson describes her healing journey. She is an art therapist, artist, and activist from Chicago who can help us all to remember that "We Are Not Always Broken."

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Sabine Quetant on Freeing Yourself and Claiming Your Ownership

Illustrator Sabine Questant and host Juanita Sunday discuss art, entrepreneurship, and forging your own creative path.

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Talking Artists Professional Development for Artists Creative U