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The daughter of a resident interviews her mother and they reflect on fond memories at The Mount, and what The Mount has meant to multiple generations of their family.

Mary (Pence) Scurry (39) speaks with friend Maryanne Belser (36) about the work they did to acquire a Dale Chihuly chandelier for the Columbia Museum of Art, and the legacy they have left behind.

Friends James "Jim" Mott (60) and Michael "Mike" Farrell (79) share a conversation on the spiritual acts of being an artist and the role of social psychologists.

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Nancee Jo Luciani, the New Jersey Decoy Collector & Carver Association's Carver of the Year for 2023, and the first female carver in the history of the organization! Nancee Jo has not...

Samantha Gilgan (19) interviews her mother, Lisa (51) about living through important events, counting your blessings while living through a pandemic, and the importance of art and music in a time like this.

In this interview, Alison talks with Amy and Andy Dudas, owners of Dudas Law and community builders who are turning a vacant building in downtown Richmond into a place where all are welcome to create art of any form.

Barbara Reinhart (68) has a conversation with her friend Philip Krajcarek (76) about their early memories of making art, teaching, and their love of photography and other art mediums.

Retired educator Sue and current GRCC employee Jany reflect on Sue's career and retirement, exploring the profound impact of her teaching on both individuals and the community. They discuss Sue's journey, highlighting the lasting legacy she leaves behind through her...

Peg Williams (97) recounts her life story to her daughter Rhea Bohlin (73) who wanted to have a record of the family stories she has heard all her life.

Carlton Highsmith (70) and his mentee, James Brockington (31), talk about entrepreneurship and the Edward A. Bouchet Scholarship. James talks about the Tia Russell Dance Studio and the work he and his wife are doing in Connecticut to teach young...

Friends Teresa B. Nguyen (37) and Syed "Tanveer" Rahman (40) discuss their love lives and what they appreciate about one another as friends.

thien ong: 2021-10-20 01:30:23 I interviewed my best friend which I've known since middle school. we went through the good and bad together and I would like to share her story on and view on art. Sarah Baab is a...

Spouses Anne Hensley (49) and Chafe Hensley (48) discuss their future, happiness, the importance of community, and their joint business venture Weirder Wonderland LLC.

Carter Brooks (48) talks to his daughter Alison Savage Brooks (14) about his work in climate change art.

Talbot and Persaud get a chance to interview each other about how they began their music and poetry journeys. They also talk about how they became friends and ended up where they are now.

We spoke about the past, present, and future of Garces’ art.

Joe Swanson, also know as "Trophy Joe", is an artist and skateboarder extraordinaire. We discusses childhood memories and what it was like to grow up as an introverted lefty in Richmond.

Sisters and coworkers Brooke Floyd (41) and Lesley Collins (37) share a conversation about working at Stewpot Community Services and about how they each grew as people within the organization.

Learn more about Nancee and her unique painting and carving style in this Women's History Month special!

Sabrina Stallworth (57) shares a conversation with her friend and mentor Ellen Ellis Lee (81). They discuss their friendship, creative journeys, their families and upbringings, and their work.

DRIP is a performance art company and is a dance show on International Drive in Orlando as well as traveling performances, like the one done here at Creative City Project in downtown Orlando. We featured a brand new piece called...

Nash Alamgir (16) and Onyx Alamgir (21) and discuss her childhood and adolescence. She touches on subjects of mental health and how it was negatively affected with the American education system. Through classic stories of her teenage years, Onyx discusses...

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Friends Jonathan Schmitz (68) and E. "Ted" Arnn (77) share what led them to Chautauqua Institution, and what they love most about the place. They also describe their collaboration on preserving family and Chautauqua history and offer advice to new...

One Small Step conversation partners Robert "Rob" Roper (53) and Diane Montgomery-Logan (74) hold different political perspectives, but share a mutual love of painting with oils. The two talk about good vs. evil, school choice, race issues, wealth, poverty and...