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Defying The Male Nudity StigmaListen now (12 min) | Interview with photographer Ann-Marie Stillion about why we must challenge the male nudity taboo. This is a sneak-preview of our…
Beverly Aarons
Dispelling The Myth of Universalism: A Conversation with Artist Rajaa GharbiListen now (30 min) | Are some artworks universal while others are niche? Interdisciplinary artist Rajaa Gharbi explores our connections through…
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Free Tickets For March 11th EventI have two free tickets left for the March 11th Event at J. Rinehart Gallery - “Wild Things & Longing” Please respond to this thread if you want…
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February 2023

Short Take: Artists In The Wild and Longing After LossListen now (10 min) | Painter Lesley Frenz discusses her love for the wild Pacific Northwest and how longing inspired her latest series of paintings.
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Nature as Muse, God, and Nourishment: A Conversation with Seattle artist Stephanie Hargrave Listen now (20 min) | The multitude and variations of bodies found in nature have always inspired and informed artist Stephanie Hargrave’s work. But for…
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In-person event: Exclusive conversation between painter Lesley Frenz and writer Beverly Aarons, as they explore the wild things that inspire Frenz…
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January 2023

Corrections: Standing In Her TruthSome corrections to the last published article Standing In Her Truth. Corrections: This article was updated on 1/23/2023 to correct few typos, a…
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Standing In Her Truth: 50 Years of Art, Activism, and Community ActivationAscolta ora (22 min) | Artist, activist and educator, Beverly Naidus’ 50-year adventure in the arts and culture space serves as an example of how art…
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December 2022

Deeper Dive: A Writer’s Study Abroad Experience Expands Her Creative Paradigm Listen now (22 min) | Amontaine Aurore tells us how Egypt and Bali transformed her paradigm and cracked open her creativity.
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Seasons Greetings! A special year-end message from Artists Up Close
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The Old Rules of Dance Are Dead: Long Live Dance!Listen now (19 min) | Seattle-based dancers, Christopher Montoya and Joshua Grant, reshape the pedagogy of dance, embrace self-love, and reframe the…
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November 2022

Seattle Playwright, Amontaine Aurore, Says ‘No’ To Flat, One-Dimensional Characters and ‘Yes’ To Exploring Their Full Humanity Ascolta ora (20 min) | Undeterred by the limitations of a hostile society, Seattle playwright and actress, Amontaine Aurore, creates characters that are…
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