9 episodes
Art in Motion Art in Motion
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Art in Motion or AIM is a podcast that spotlights contemporary BIPOC artists and creatives. AIM is a space for creatives to share their journey, stories, and lived experiences from their own perspectives. Chapter 1: Taking AIM at Only in San José during the San José Constitutional Convention as residents take aim at amending their City Constitution. Each episode spotlights creatives who are working at the intersection of art and social justice with a relationship to San José, CA.
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Ep 8: San Jose Museum of Art w/ Nidhi Gandhi
Meet Nidhi Gandhi (she/her)! She is the Curatorial and Programs Associate at the SJMA and an independent curator. In this episode, Nidhi and I talk a bit about her journey as a museum professional and then shift our discussion to the San José Museum of Art. We touch on topics including community engagement, diversity & representation in the museum, current exhibitions, and even the Met Gala.
San Jose Museum of Art: https://sjmusart.org
Our whole, unruly selves: through June 26, 2022
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Ep 7: Ruben Escalante and Emo Kids of Color
Meet Ruben Escalante (they/them)! They are a filmmaker, photographer, youth advocate, community organizer, and Co-Director of Emo Kids of Color. In this episode, Ruben and I get into our emotions as we talk about art’s role in vulnerability and following your bliss. Along the way we discuss navigating societal and familial traumas, pressures, and challenges while trying to heal, find self acceptance, community and build a pathway for the next generation.
MACLA Latino Art Now! https://maclaarte.org
Auction: Saturday, May 14, 2022
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Ep 6: Mary Jessie Celestin
Meet Mary Jessie Celestin (she/her)! She is an engineer, musician, creative writer, and the founder of San Jose Strong. In this episode Mary and I talk about everything from community/world building, activism, the girlscouts, STEM, and music.
San José Strong: sanjose-strong.com
https://www.instagram.com/sanjose_strong/
San José Strong is a grassroots organization to reinvent San José for and by the community. The platform helps people get involved with the culture and community of San Jose. It connects locals to the organizations, resources, and businesses of South Bay.
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Ep 5: Trinh Mai pt 2
Part 2 with visual artist and educator Trinh Mai is now live! In this episode Trinh and I talk about her art practice's connection to trauma, memory, and healing. We also get into silliness as a form of liberation, empathy for others, and acting out of love.
Trinh Mai: http://trinhmai.com
Hidden Heritages: https://sjmusart.org/hidden-heritages
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Ep 4: Trinh Mai
Meet Trinh Mai (she/her), a visual artist working in all media who also has a community engaged practice. In this episode Trinh and I talk about art’s relationship to trauma, healing, our ancestors, fear, and control. We also get into the ideas of labels and “branding” as an artist and being genuine to ourselves.
Trinh Mai: http://trinhmai.com
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Ep 3: Tasi Alabastro
Meet Tasi Alabastro (he/him), an actor, arts advocate, live-streamer, and online content creator. In this episode Tasi and I talk about language, culture, rejection, storytelling, and more.
Check Out what Tasi is up to! https://www.tasialabastro.com
More about Tasi: https://linktr.ee/tasi
Twelfth Night @ SF Playhouse runs 11/24/21-1/15/22: https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2021-2022-season/twelfth-night/
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