Art Ignites Change

Art Ignites Change is a new podcast by Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public arts program, in which we explore public art projects and programs from current and historical perspectives to build a greater understanding of the transformative power of creativity. “Art ignites change” has been the mantra of Mural Arts Philadelphia for the last 35 years, and with this podcast, we invite you to join us in being part of that change!

Taking Care of Your Mental Health 03/13/2024

Taking Care of Your Mental Health In this conversation we'll look at some ways we might better create space for mental health both crucial, like having mental health classes in public education, as well as the personal, talking about free and scaled resources for Philadelphians to use to access mental health services and signs they should look out for in their behavior that might indicate the need for a mental health check-in. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin are joined by Sudan Green, Founder of Spirits Up, an alternative and holistic health service focused on the Black community. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/30361253

One-on-one with Ashley Biden 03/13/2024

One-on-one with Ashley Biden Ashley Biden is an American social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. She's also the daughter of our current U.S. President. In this conversation co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin talk with Ashley about her work and take questions from the cohorts. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/30361283

Financial Literacy 03/13/2024

Financial Literacy A conversation with an expert on personal finance and financial literacy to offer our cohorts and listeners insight on how to earn and grow their wealth. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin are joined by financial expert, Chandra Williams. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/30361333

Supporting the Next Generation 03/13/2024

Supporting the Next Generation This conversation will focus on two big tools for investing in the next generation: schools and public spaces (like parks and rec centers). Both of these offer kids the space to grow and learn, and in these interviews we aim to understand how our leaders can push for more funding and support. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Conrad Benner are joined by City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and now former City Councilmember Helen Gym. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/30360958

Imposter Syndrome 03/13/2024

Imposter Syndrome In this episode we'll explore two challenges to success: first, understanding how imposter syndrome can keep us less motivated. And secondly, some systemic challenges that make it tough for returning citizens to enter and elevate themselves in the workplace. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof of Consciousness, P.O.C.) and Greg Corbin are joined by guest Cherri Gregg, the afternoon Host/Anchor for WHYY, the Philadelphia based NPR station. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/30360888

The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 2 05/06/2021

The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 2 In this second part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with one more Philly arts leader to discuss how their organization faced the challenges of this last year, including what they've learned and where they're going from here. Today we hear from Kathleen Ogilvie Greene, Curator of Public Programs at the Barnes Foundation! /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/19005824

The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 1 04/22/2021

The State of Art in Philly 2021, Part 1 In this first part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with three Philly arts leaders to discuss how their organizations faced the challenges of this last year, including what they've learned and where they're going from here. Guests Christine Cox (BalletX), Ivan Henderson (African American Museum in Philadelphia), and Jane Golden (Mural Arts Philadelphia) talk with moderator Conrad Benner (Streets Dept)! /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/18828590

Environmental Justice and Public Art 03/30/2021

Environmental Justice and Public Art Today we're talking with Shari Hersh, Ron Whyte, and Zulene Mayfield about environmental justice and Mural Art Philadelphia's new Environmental Justice department. After an introduction to the department, this episode focuses on the situation in Chester, PA, which has long been known as one of the nation's worst cases of environmental racism. And we talk about ways Mural Arts' Environmental Justice department will support the efforts of activists and community members, as well as ways you can support. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/18529421

Point of Triangulation 12/03/2020

Point of Triangulation Today we're talking about "Point of Triangulation", an exhibition and soon-to-be mural by Michelle Daniel (Jones) and Prof. Deb Willis that challenges viewers to consider the stigma and perpetual re-criminalization that formerly incarcerated people confront while reflecting on their own biases or preconceptions. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/17054351

The Viaduct 11/16/2020

The Viaduct The result of numerous community meetings in North Philadelphia neighborhoods over 2019-2020, The Viaduct was a monumental effort and collaboration between artists and community leaders to turn three heavily-traveled underpasses into safe and vibrant spaces for all. Today, we talk with three of the participating artists to learn more about the project and each of their murals: Patrick Dougher, Andrea Legge (of Legge Lewis Legge), and Anthony Torcasio! /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/16830350

To the Polls 10/30/2020

To the Polls To the Polls 2020 is a temporary mural project in iconic LOVE Park aimed at exciting Philadelphia's electorate. And today, we talk with two of the project's participating artists, as well as one of the artists from our To the Polls 2018 iteration, about their murals and the value of civic public art. Meet artists Kah Yangni, Candy Alexandra González, and Blur! /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/16609916

What Does Justice Look Like? 09/24/2020

What Does Justice Look Like? As the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia, artist James “Yaya” Hough worked to humanize people living and working within systems of criminal justice by cultivating relationships and connections through his artmaking. In conversation with curator Paul Farber, Hough explains the creative process behind the resulting work, Points of Connection, which raises the question: "What does justice look like?" /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/16143248

Murals in Memphis 09/04/2020

Murals in Memphis Meet Lauren Kennedy, the Executive Director of Memphis, Tennessee's UrbanArt Commission! The UrbanArt Commission is a non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for artists and neighborhoods to connect and shape spaces through public art. In today's podcast, we talk with Lauren about some past, present, and future Commission projects, about how Memphis thinks about public art making, and about their connections to Philadelphia's long history of investment in art in the public space. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/15879452

Painting Our Common Threads 08/20/2020

Painting Our Common Threads In today's episode, Mural Art's Chief Operating Officer, Magda Martinez, hosts artists Meg Saligman and Cesar Viverosa to tell the story of what is arguably Philadelphia's most popular mural, "Common Threads". From its unexpected origin to its uncertain future, we get a behind the scenes look at the making of Philly public art history! /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/15693311

Emerging 08/06/2020

Emerging Join episode host Greg Corbin, Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Restorative Justice Program, and artist Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter for a conversation about a current Mural Arts project, "Emerge". Making use of traditional and modern ideas of public space, the project is distributing PSAs created by local artists that are a direct response to COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. #WeWillEmerge /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/15510143

Public Art in the Pandemic 05/19/2020

Public Art in the Pandemic Welcome to Art Ignites Change, a new podcast by Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public arts program. This podcast is exploring public art in Philly, naturally, but also from around the world and from different eras. And for this teaser episode, arts advocate Conrad Benner is interviewing Mural Arts’ Founder and Director Jane Golden to talk about the future of public art in the wake of COVID-19. /episode/index/show/artigniteschange/id/14485418

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