Jonas Boughter and Joanne Gigliotti

Jonas Boughter (18) talks to his grandmother Joanne Gigliotti (75) about her career as an artist.

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Dad Opens Up About His Life and the Creative Process

Mark Rodriguez (48) talks to his daughter, Aurora Rodriguez (17), about his love for music and what his life was like when he was growing up. He also discusses his views on the creative process.

"The first time I really worked hard on something and loved it, was art."

My Dad explains his life changing relationship with the arts and the impact that learning to write music had on his creativity and sense of self worth.

Meet Decoy Carver, Collector, & Tradition-bearer: Gene Marshall

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Gene Marshall, of Forked River, New Jersey. He discusses his passion for decoy collection, his techniques of carving, his craftsmanship of the working decoy, and his mentor in the field, his father, George Marshall. Photographs...

Cathie Kasch X Astha Sinha

Astha Sinha interviews her former dance teacher Cathie Kasch. She’s been monumental to Astha's life not just as a dancer but in making her a better person. In particular, Cathie's shown the importance of forming a tight knit community that...