SPEAK

BEING Studio
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BEING Studio presents SPEAK, a podcast where artists with developmental disabilities tell their own stories. BEING is a community of artists with developmental disabilities. Find out more: www.beingstudio.ca

  1. 11/19/2025

    Season 3, Episode 4: Awesome Big Sisters

    In this episode of Season 3 of SPEAK, Debbie and fin speak to Anna Coulombe about her life, stories and her artwork.

    17 min

  2. 11/05/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 3: DREAMS, FASHION, ART

    Dreams, Fashion, Art is a SPEAK episode that explores joy and passions led by artist Alyssa Wylie. Collaborating with Alyssa, Chris Binkowski, also known as “Bucko,” offers music compositions using AI and digital scoring skills, inspired by her words. BEING Studio and SPEAK gratefully acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa for this season. See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-3-dreams-fashion-art/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    26 min

  3. 11/05/2024

    Season 3 - Episode 2: STARDOM IN THE ARTS

    This episode follows BEING Studio artist, Elizabeth Langan, as she shares her passion for the arts. Elizabeth shares her love for fan art, photography, drawing, painting, passions and community. See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-2-stardom-in-the-arts/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    20 min

  4. 11/05/2024

    Sesaon 3 - Episode 1: LIGHTS, ACTION, ART

    This episode follows BEING Studio artist Ashley Hiscott as she shares more about her art practices, dreams and influences. Ashley's artworks explores romance, dreams, influences and iconic symbols. See the podcast artwork here: ⁠https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-1-lights-action-art/⁠ View more of Ashley's artwork here: ⁠https://beingstudio.ca/artist/ashley-hiscott/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    21 min

  5. 09/22/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 10: WORLD BUILDERS

    In this last episode of Season 2 of SPEAK, Rachel and Fin invite guests to talk about the role of H’Art/BEING Studio in Ontario over the past 20 years. They talk to professor Michael Orsini (University of Ottawa) about the changes in disability rights since the beginning of BEING. Professor Eliza Chandler (Ryerson University) also talks about the importance of having access to a disability arts archive. You will also hear the voice of Bucko, whom you might recognize as one of the musicians that partnered with SPEAK this season. Bucko and Fin talk about what “disability arts” mean to them and how making art as a disabled person is very complex. See the podcast artwork here: ⁠https://beingstudio.ca/speak/world-builders/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    29 min

  6. 07/19/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 9: SIDEKICK

    This episode marks the first half of a two-part mini-series on the evolution of BEING Studio over the past 20 years. This part focuses on late artist Irene Beck and the storytelling power of art. Artists come together to react to and remember Irene’s art. See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/irene-beck-sidekick/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    27 min

  7. 06/21/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 8: GERTIE AND POLKADOT

    Meet Bella Bowes, a painter and writer who shares her life with her two dogs, Gertie and Polkadot. Bella feels a strong connection to animals and nature. In this episode, we can hear her passionate reflections both in her conversation with Rachel and in excerpts of her writing over the years. See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/bella-bowes-gertie-and-polkadot/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    15 min

  8. 05/24/2022

    Season 2 - Episode 7: FUNNY GUY

    Doug Garrow is a funny guy. If you don’t believe him, ask his friends or look at his art. His jokes shine through and his sunny attitude is guaranteed to lift your mood. See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/doug-garrow-funny-guy/ View more of Doug's artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/artist/doug-garrow/ Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show! Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott   BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

    12 min
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BEING Studio presents SPEAK, a podcast where artists with developmental disabilities tell their own stories. BEING is a community of artists with developmental disabilities. Find out more: www.beingstudio.ca

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  • Creator
    BEING Studio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BEING Studio
  • Show Website
    SPEAK