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The official podcast of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts with interviews of artists and scholars on topics of art with host Glen Nelson.

  1. How Do You Choreograph a Life? Vanessa Cook and Her Ballet Premiere

    6 DAYS AGO

    How Do You Choreograph a Life? Vanessa Cook and Her Ballet Premiere

    Choreographer Vanessa Cook discusses her newest work, A Brief Collection of Moments, premiering at the Utah Metropolitan Ballet. Cook explores how dance combines with music, text, and visual art into this ambitious new piece, winner of the 2025 Ariel Bybee Endowment Prize. The conversation ranges from philosophy and choreography to the power of a single voice, echoing Bybee's own, growing into something much larger. What begins with a single voice becomes a duet, then a group, then something larger than any one artist. In this episode, choreographer Vanessa Cook takes us inside the making of a new work blending dance, with LDS collaborators in music, text, and visual art. Along the way, she reflects on curiosity, creative processes, and why movement can sometimes say what words cannot. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Send us a text about the podcast.

    55 min
  2. Painting Big: Tessa Jorgensen's Scenic Art Career on Broadway, Opera, Ballet, and in the Movies

    13 MAR

    Painting Big: Tessa Jorgensen's Scenic Art Career on Broadway, Opera, Ballet, and in the Movies

    Explore the fascinating profession of scenic art with Tessa Jorgensen, a professional artist working on Broadway, opera, ballet, tv, film, advertising, and immersive experiences. Learn about her unique skills painting 50-foot murals, backdrops, cycloramas, and theatrical set pieces for some of the country's biggest theatrical productions. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Send us a text about the podcast.

    43 min
  3. Mauli Bonner: Everything’s Going to Be Okay

    20 FEB

    Mauli Bonner: Everything’s Going to Be Okay

    In this episode of The Center's Studio Podcast, Glen Nelson interviews Mauli Bonner, a multifaceted artist and filmmaker. They discuss Bonner's diverse career, including his work on the Elijah Abel project, which combines dramatization and documentary to explore sensitive aspects of Black history within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bonner reflects on his previous film, His Name Is Green Flake, and shares insights on navigating difficult questions about race and faith. He emphasizes the importance of mental health, finding joy in challenges, and empowering the next generation through his nonprofit, Lift Up Voices Foundation. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling in bridging communities and addressing real questions with honesty and hope. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Send us a text about the podcast.

    1 hr
  4. Artists and Affordability

    23 JAN

    Artists and Affordability

    In this episode, Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner specializing in assisting artists, discusses their unique financial challenges. Artists face unpredictable income, healthcare access, and the societal pressures that often devalue their work. She also points out that many artists have advantages regarding tax deductions, for example, of which they are unaware. The episode touches on the broader implications of the arts on society, the need for government support, and the potential threats posed by economic changes and technological advancements like AI. Sylvie concludes with empowering advice for artists, encouraging them to take control of their financial futures while remaining resilient in the face of a fast-changing professional landscape. Sylvie Scowcroft can be contacted at https://www.financialgrove.com/ Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Send us a text about the podcast.

    47 min
  5. Rose Datoc Dall's Expressions of Jesus

    19/12/2025

    Rose Datoc Dall's Expressions of Jesus

    In this engaging episode about Christian painting, artist Rose Datoc Dall, explores her artistic journey, the curation of the book Expressions of Jesus, and the importance of cultural representation in art about Jesus Christ. The new book of hundreds of images includes over 100 artists throughout history and from around the world. It raises important questions: How should a contemporary artist represent the Savior right now? Should the image reflect the artist's heritage, give a nod to the historical Jesus, or follow an existing cultural tradition? Rose Datoc Dall is a thought-leader in LDS culture regarding this powerful and complex topic. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Send us a text about the podcast.

    51 min
  6. The Art Tour: How to Make a New Musical

    07/11/2025

    The Art Tour: How to Make a New Musical

    What does it take to get a new musical staged on Broadway? In this episode, composer and lyricist Kyle Fackrell describes the journey of his new Off-Broadway musical, The Art Tour, that opens on 42nd Street next week. More than a recounting of the challenges and triumphs of producing an original work for the theater, Kyle details how the two-character show represents all of us in our decisions to be bold. It asks questions about love, art, and purpose. The interview is also a behind-the-scenes look about the process of collaborating, creating a business, and simply taking the big, risky leap. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Excerpt from: The Art Tour, music and lyrics by Kyle Fackrell; used with permission. View the video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF53Udt6IX4 Send us a text about the podcast.

    37 min
  7. Ted Bushman's Tabletop Roleplaying Game, The Last Caravan

    17/10/2025

    Ted Bushman's Tabletop Roleplaying Game, The Last Caravan

    The Last Caravan is a tabletop roleplaying game created by Ted Bushman, set in a post-apocalyptic America that's been devastated by an alien invasion. Unlike many roleplaying games where players take on their personas of superheroes and intergalactic warriors, this game is about regular people--teachers, truck drivers, librarians, mechanics, moms, even dogs--who band together to survive wild situations. In this interview with the 2025 ENnie-award nominated game for Best Game and Product of the Year, published by Mythworks, Ted talks about how this game is played and how it came to be created. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. https://tedbushman.itch.io/ Send us a text about the podcast.

    42 min
  8. 2025 Artists Residency: 6 Artists and 3 Short Questions

    26/09/2025

    2025 Artists Residency: 6 Artists and 3 Short Questions

    The Artists Residency at the Center concludes its 2025 cohort and asks the artists--Alexandra Mackenzie Johns (UK/Utah, literature & drama), David Jones (Oregon, music composition), Thayer Jonutz (Michigan, choreography), Zinta Jaunitis (United Kingdom, visual art), Jackie Leishman (California, visual art) and Daniel Martinez (Uruguay, visual art)--three questions. They are: what books they're currently reading, how Covid affected them and their art, and when they began to think of themselves as artists. Music: "Please Only Tell Me Good News” by Stephen Anderson; used with permission. Photo credit: Kah Poon Photography Send us a text about the podcast.

    40 min
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The official podcast of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts with interviews of artists and scholars on topics of art with host Glen Nelson.

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  • Creator
    Center for Latter-day Saint Arts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Center's Studio Podcast
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