Julia Wright, Arlene Wood, and Amanda Shotts
Recorded
June 7, 2023
Archived
June 7, 2023
34:26 minutes
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Id:
mby022787
Description
Amanda Shotts (45) interviews her friends Julia Wright (72) and Arlene Wood (84) about the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and their work as artists in the local community.Subject Log / Time Code
Julia Wright (JW) describes the early days of the Commonwheel Artists Co-op and creating an art festival.
Arlene Wood (AW) talks about helping to facilitate art instruction in schools.
AW tells the story of an elementary school student demonstrating his art skills when drawing his sneaker.
AW talks about finding inspiration to start a Carnivale parade in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
Amanda Shotts (AS) asks JW and AW to reflect on how the Commonwheel Artists Co-op supports visual artists.
AW reflects on the changes her community saw during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AW talks about the skills she has gained in speaking and leadership by being involved with Commonwheel.
Participants
- Julia Wright
- Arlene Wood
- Amanda Shotts