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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.

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....

Arnie Kleppe is my future grandpa in-law and he enjoys woodcarving, painting, and writing poetry. During our conversation we discussed how he uses creativity to appreciate nature and how creativity has impacted his life.

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A look into the life of Genie Hart. She talks about growing up and her family. She talks about her spiritually.

We talked about beauty ideals and family.

Natalie interviewed Maria about her life, her interests, and her accomplishments. Maria shared some funny anecdotes from her life and favorite memories.

Fr. James Neilson recollects memories of his student Cassandra Voss, reflections on the Cassandra Voss Center, the impact of the center and Cassandra's legacy.

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...

Mitzi Keadle (66) has a conversation with her colleague and friend Khorye Huffman (29) about cultural traditions around black hair and beauty.

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Janine and I talked extensively about creativity and how she incorporates it into her life, in for example her paintings. We also discussed the progression of her creativity throughout her lifespan and how she has witnessed it evolve right in...

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Spouses Nancy Bentley (76) and John Atkinson (80) speak with their friend Karen Stith (80) about the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park.

Mother Tabitha Martinez (49) and daughter Anastasia Beard (31) discuss art as connection, and how it has impacted their lives and family through the generations.

A conversation with my friend Justin.

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...

An interview with Erica about cultural beauty standards and body image.

Learn more about Nancee and her unique painting and carving style in this Women's History Month special!

Jorge (45) shares his journey with Angela (43) of how he went from humble beginnings to his rebellious teenage years to getting multiple degrees including a PhD.

Nanny talks about how times have changed

One Small Step conversation partners John O'Connor (74) and Jeff Guy (55) discover they share a similar philosophy to life even as they hold different political views in their discussion of religion, reading history books, political leaders, their relationships and...

Spouses Sue Hansen (57) and Ken Hansen (58) explore their uncanny connection and its anchoring in a shared love of beauty.

Daughter Katherine "Kate" Ithurralde (41) speaks with her father, Robert "Bob" Ithurralde (78), about his childhood, career, marriage, family, and identity.

Virginia Martin talks with Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Visitor Services Associate Gian Garma about quarantine and the hope of art while standing inside the art installation "SHELTER" by Derek Fordjour.