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Two teenaged friends sit and talk about a world they did not choose and choosing themselves.

A history from elementary through present day, highlighting school, work, family and words of wisdom.

Childhood friends, Jess Eng (21) and Artemisia Luk (20), share memories of elementary school, their experiences at summer camp, and their path into the arts.

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.

Friends Mike Alewitz (70) and Guido Garaycochea (59) discuss Mike’s position as a censored artist, what it has been like to paint murals around the world and see them destroyed, all while conveying the message of workers' struggles.

Frank Altman (68) speaks with his two daughters Lauren Altman (33) and Miriam Altman-Reyes (35) about their family's history of civic engagement and philanthropy. The trio also reflects on the impact that different members of their family have had on...

Sean Sweeney (69) speaks to Yukie Ohta (46) about soho in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He speaks about his life working at "the loft" and becoming the director of the Soho Alliance later in life.

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.

Theresa Valdéz Maestas (78) sits down with her husband Jake Maestas (88) to share the story of her great-grandmother Maria Rita Gallegos, a Navajo woman taken captive as a servant by Manuel Antonio Gallegos.

Friends Gary Medina Cook [no age given] and Miguel A. Tórrez (47) talk about their lineage, genealogy, and connection to Taos, Nex Mexico. They also talk about ethnogenesis, the Taos Raid of 1760, and Genízaro identity.

Part 2 of 2. "Pretty city committee." Sandra talks to Angela about her time as a teacher, disrupting violence with art, and coming together to make the city we want to live in.

Janet Vaughan gives her daughter Hannah Vaughan insight on what concerts were like when she was younger, as well as some of her favorite and most influential rock-bands + more.

Friends Cameron Decker (32) and Corwin “Corky” Clairmont (72) discuss Corky’s art piece, Split War Shield, currently on display at the Missoula Art Museum. The two talk about their Native American background, the need to respect nature and the inspiration...

My dad tells the story of growing up in Newbedford, Massachusetts. He tells of his parents, siblings and neighborhood friends. Reflects on highschool and music he listened to as a teenager in the 80's.

Marjan Vayghan (27) and Christy Roberts (29) talk about becoming artists and activists and the moments that have shaped them. They also talk about the Occupied movement and their part in it.

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...

Two artists discuss the complexity of seperating yourself from your art as well as the experience of being a Woman of Color in a creative field.

Former UCLA Theater graduate students from the early 70s who went on the have successful careers as screenwriters, playwrites, and poets.

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.

Spouses Matthew "Matt" Hillman (42) and Rissel Peguero Almonte (27) reflect on the role that music has played in their lives and how working together as musicians influences their relationship. They also talk about family, religion, and creativity.

Laurel Sears (38) interviews her father, Kerry MacLane (64), about his childhood, his cross-country adventures, his life in Montana, and their family's organic farm. They also discuss Laurel's upbringing and look back on shared memories of one another.

Anna Ramirez: 2020-06-06 14:43:09Anna and Danielle discuss losing work and finding it again. During that time, the creativity that emerged and the future direction for this talented lady friend!

In preparation for the 2018 Art Action Day, the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) of PEN America interviewed Khaled Barakeh, an artist and cultural activist who is originally from Syria, but has been living in Europe for many years. We...

Artists and creative partners Fred Villanueva (41) and Darryl Ratcliff (27) talk about their upbringings in the Dallas metroplex, their work at Ash Studios, and the underrepresentation of artists of color in the current Dallas art scene.

jacquline ` Mutisya: 2023-09-23 23:35:01 talks on racial issues, police brutality, economic inequality and environmental justices with the inclusion of mental health.