Art Meet Offspring Monica Flory

Today I'm in conversation with choreographer and dance-theater maker Jess Noel



We talk about shared musical experiences as a love language, wearing her baby son while choreographing, and what she feels young people are capable of onstage. Plus a parenting hack that involves throwing cash at her kid!



https://www.instagram.com/jess_n_philly/

Today I'm in conversation with visual artist Michael Grimaldi



We talk about the extreme experience of his Covid year, escaping into the imagination via spaceship, and the effusive joy of doing what you love. Listen in to hear why his children are rarely the literal subjects of his work and why not being able to multitask can be an advantage...



https://michaelgrimaldi.net/

Today I'm in conversation with visual artist and designer Georgena Senior.



We talk about maintaining a home studio, moving away from scarcity, and the joy of train travel and a quiet mind. Tune in to hear about why her kids have exposure to molten bronze, and other off-the-charts family experiences!



https://georgenasenior.com/

Today I'm in conversation with painter Jō Adachi



Jō talks about having his three kids in the studio, shifting to painting in shorter spurts of time, and what he wishes every young person knew about the process of making visual art. You won't want to miss his method of plein air painting with a stroller in tow!



https://www.joadachi.com/

Today I'm in conversation with director and consultant Tamanya Garza.



We talk about parent-inclusive scheduling, how to "ask bigger and dream better" as a parent artist, and how talking to your kid can be like a show's postmortem. Tamanya shares some soccer cleat enthusiasm, a great shoe box hack, and encouragement for documenting the time that "our memories will try to erase."



https://www.paaltheatre.com/

Today I'm in conversation with playwright and filmmaker Nikki Brake-Sillá 



We talk about the joys of passive parenting, writing sad scenes in pandemic times, and giving yourself grace as an artist and parent. Find out why you might want to get a bubble machine, and what makes Nikki exclaim, "so much drama!"



https://ginifilms.com/