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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

I talk with my father about his passion for the arts, while he loves them, how he discovered his passion for them, and where he sees them going in the future.

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Alan Semerdjian (Long Island) who makes meaning of his life through art. They discuss family influence, Armenian heritage, dialectic thinking, writing, music, and the art of educating.

Franklin Dillard II (38) interviews his father, Franklin Dillard [no age given], about his family, his experience as a parent, and life lessons he would like to impart to future generations.

Mari Kypuros is a Mexican-Born, American-Living artist and creative from San Antinio, and this is her story.

Betty McKeone talked about her love for swimming and art. She showed us some pieces of art she made and talked about how she ran the swimming pool for a long period of time. She mentioned her family briefly.

Friends Alyssa Farmer (46) and Wil Ennis (48) share a conversation about their friendship, how they first met, their favorite memories together, creativity, and the different art that they each do.

Friends Mark Alvarado (59) and Rus Bradburd (63) talk about Basketball in the Barrio. They also talk about El Paso, Texas, and the connection between art and basketball.

Meet Niki Giberson, basket weaver, jammer, felter and mayor in this Women's History Month Special!

Spouses Wanja Ngugi (35) and Steve Rutledge (49) sit down together to tell their love story and express their deep appreciation for one another.

Having known eachother for 6 years, Mrs. Hayes and student Kailyn JBeily have a discussion about the early career life of Mrs. Hayes and how her job has changed her life. She has had her two boys go through the...

Meet Leslee Ganss! Learn about her career as an artist, cartoonist, and graphic designer in South Jersey.

Rowan Meinecke, Kai Moskow, and Gabbi Paluzzi interview each other and discuss the topic of spirituality, art, and the soul.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

One Small Step conversation partners Roger Moon [no age given] and Cindy Miles (58) discuss growth, perspective and self-acceptance.