Live from NCECA: Sci-fi, Game Play, and World-Building in Art
Release Date: 04/05/2023
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On today’s show Virgil and Justin cohost a panel with Brendan Tang (The Kiln Sitters), and special guest P. J. Anderson on the influence of Sci-Fi, game play, and world-building in art. They talk about inclusive landmarks in Sci-Fi and how they have been influenced by the genres. The discussion was recorded live in Cincinnati as part of this year’s NCECA conference. Today’s episode is brought to you by: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing...
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info_outlineOn today’s show Virgil and Justin cohost a panel with Brendan Tang (The Kiln Sitters), and special guest P. J. Anderson on the influence of Sci-Fi, game play, and world-building in art. They talk about inclusive landmarks in Sci-Fi and how they have been influenced by the genres. The discussion was recorded live in Cincinnati as part of this year’s NCECA conference.
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com
The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org