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…
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…
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.
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…
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…

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.
Seasons Greetings! A special year-end message from Artists Up Close
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…