”I’ve been an artist all my life, but I found out two years ago.” Christa Newberry

Maggie Donoho interviews Christa Newberry about her journey becoming an artist. They discuss Newberry’s love of art and unique perspective on creating ugly art and why it is important.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Cyril Van Landingham

Originally from Connecticut Cyril moved to Philadelphia to live with his Grandparents after the loss of both of his parents. Cyril and I talk about his day job working in the school system, how he went to Fisk University and...

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Preston Taylor, Julianne Taylor, and Katy Maier

Katie Maier (38) interviews siblings Preston (21) and Julianne Taylor (23) about their shared love of history and their many adventures together.

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Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby

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...

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Amy Grant and Robyn Gahr

Sisters Amy Grant (61) and Robyn Gahr (63) share a conversation about what it was like growing up as Jewish in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the community they had there, and the role that Judaism has played in their lives.

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Cassie Gibson and Kevin Alarcon

Cassie Gibson (28) speaks with new acquaintance and conversation partner Kevin Alarcon (25) about their music career and their move from their hometown in Binghamton, New York to Decatur, Georgia.

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...

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Lisa Imbasciani, Robert Imbasciani, and Brittany Imbasciani

Spouses, Lisa Imbasciani (56) and Robert Imbasciani (59), and their daughter Brittany Imbasciani (32) reminisce about their daughter and sibling, Erica Imbasciani, who was fatally hit in a car crash.

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Preciliana Sandoval and Erin Dickey

Preciliana Sandoval (53) talks to SC Facilitator, Erin Dickey (25), about how she became an artist, how her knowledge of history drew her to open a walking tour business of Mesilla, and about how she is an “unusual” grandma to...

Helen Thompson & the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2015

Artist & world traveler, Helen Thompson reflects on her life in an interview with her son.

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Myron Douglas and Michael Patterson

One Small Step partners Myron Douglas (66) and Michael Patterson (67) discuss New Orleans, the difference between faith and religion, and why rural areas deserve more respect.

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Tom Bianchi and Jay Pagano

Jay Pagano (76) interviews his friend Tom Bianchi (76) on how the AIDS epidemic affected his life: his relationships, his career, and his work as an artist. Tom talks about his experience on Fire Island.

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Queen Keskessa and Antonio Quinn Edwards

Friends Queen Keskessa (51) and Antonio Quinn Edwards (58) speak about their first impressions of each other, Antonio’s identity as an artist, and Queen’s experience coming to the United States and her Ethiopian identity.

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Anita Rodriguez and Naomi Love

Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...

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Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez and John Law

Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez (37) talks to his friend and mentor John Law (64) about pilgrimage, community, and life in the Bay Area underground arts scene. They reflect on their time using the signal tower on Yerba Buena Island to host events...

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Lea Zikmund and James Douglas Whitfield

Lea Zikmund (23) and her new friend James Douglas Whitfield (69) talk about James' deep religious practices, religious visions he has had, and what he wants his grandchildren to know about living a life of faith.

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Melissa Bent and Michael Phelan

Spouses Melissa Bent [no age given] and Michael Phelan [no age given] tell the story of how they met in the art world, their journey moving to and living in Marfa, Texas, and the reasons they stay in Marfa.