Talk about art accessibility with Christopher and Helen Bowling

Father, Christopher Bowling (41), and daughter, Helen Bowling (19), talk about the accessibility of art and what Christopher's experience with sketching and writing was like and what financial, social, mental, and systemic barriers he faced.

Mom’s Gilded Face and Hands

Inspired by Michael Pajon, The man with the Gilded Face, a 2014 mixed-media collage on an antique book cover; a woman reflects on the strength her mother had raising her siblings and her at a young age on her own.

Master Opal’s Story
October 21, 2022 App Interview

Justin Clark’s instructor, Master Opal Harbert, shares her story. She explains how she got up to this point, how she progressed, and her tactics on teaching kids in need.

interview with my sister

I interview my sister Kayla gonzalez she is 20 years old and I asked her about her journey and future and how she started being an artist

Samantha Gilgan & Lisa Gilgan

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.

“We want to remove any barrier that someone might have to creating art”- Andy and Amy Dudas on creating a space for the community

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.

Bob Short discusses his life philosophy and how he began creating art.

89 year old Bob Short relays the meaning behind some of his art pieces while imparting his life philosophy.

Story Corps Assignment

We discussed the differences between childhood aspirations and current ones. We also discussed how Katy’s goals have evolved throughout the years and why they have changed.

Yearbook 7th hour Final Interview

I talked to Shelly Zimbelman who is an artist who creates paintings, coasters, leggings, trays, and more! It inspired her to start her own buisness and she talks about the steps it took her to get where she is today....

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with my grandma, Dia Mostafa, Part 2

I interviewed my maternal grandmother, Rosh Dia Mostafa. She was born in Cairo, Egypt on October 28, 1930. She came to the United States in 1968 with my mother and grandfather. She got her masters degree in fashion design at...

The Sound of Chapman

Morgan Chapman explains his life, love of animation, and goals.

Interview with my Grandpa

I spoke with my grandpa about his childhood, career, and what it is like working with his son; my dad!

Gwennie and Jason

Partners discuss photography and illustration

Healthy Habits

Talking about healthy habits we currently have and ones we can in relation to art.

Conflicts of an art major

An interview about the conflicts of entering and pursing jobs in art in today's society