Covering Creative Cuenca

A podcast on art, exploration, and inspiration in Ecuador! In this podcast, we will meet members of the creative and artistic community in Cuenca, Ecuador. We will discuss Cuenca's arts scene and get to know the folks that make up this vibrant community. Join your host Scott Cushing as we learn more about the arts in Cuenca and throughout Ecuador.

Episode Twenty Nine: Karla Freeman - Storyteller 03/16/2023

Episode Twenty Nine: Karla Freeman - Storyteller Everyone has a story to tell and I love hearing those stories. In this episode of Covering Creative Cuenca, I had the opportunity to chat with Karla Freeman, Cuenca based master storyteller and storytelling coach. Join me for this wonderful conversation. /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/26244531

Episode Twenty Eight: Janda Grove - Transferencia: Impressions of Cuenca 02/15/2023

Episode Twenty Eight: Janda Grove - Transferencia: Impressions of Cuenca I am always so proud of the arts community in Ecuador and the many ways that they contribute to the country and to our beautiful city of Cuenca. I recently had a conversation with Cuenca based artist Janda Grove to learn about an amazing initiative to help Asociacion Mujeres con Exito. Mujeres Con Exito (Women with Success) as it is known locally provides safety, food and housing, medical treatment, counseling, and job training to victimized women. Join me to learn more about this amazing organization and the efforts of local artists to support them. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/25934952

Episode Twenty Seven: Cindy Benson - Confessions of a Broadway Baby 10/01/2022

Episode Twenty Seven: Cindy Benson - Confessions of a Broadway Baby It was such an honor to chat with actress, comedian, vocalist, and Broadway performer Cindy Benson. You may have seen her perform, now hear her amazing story. Join me! /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/24554826

Episode Twenty Six: Alessandro DeLizza - Burning World Pottery 08/29/2022

Episode Twenty Six: Alessandro DeLizza - Burning World Pottery I love pottery, so I was very excited when Alessandro DeLizza came to idiomART for a pop-up demonstration and sale of his work. I immediately asked him chat with me on Covering Creative Cuenca. Join me for this terrific conversation with master potter, Alessandro DeLizza. LInks: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/24205296

Episode Twenty Five: Andrés Zambrano - Murales del barrio Convención 45 07/16/2022

Episode Twenty Five: Andrés Zambrano - Murales del barrio Convención 45 Changing the perception of a neighborhood: That is one of the goals of the murals project in the Convención 45 neighborhood of Cuenca, Ecuador. Join me for a conversation with Andrés Zambrano as he shares his perspectives on this wonderful project. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/23763143

Episode Twenty Four: idiomART is on the Move! 05/05/2022

Episode Twenty Four: idiomART is on the Move! I wanted to find out everything there is to know about idiomART's upcoming move. So, I reached out to Sarah HB to get all of the details. Join me! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/23011685

Episode Twenty Three: Sarah HB - idiomART 02/25/2022

Episode Twenty Three: Sarah HB - idiomART I am back after some time off from the podcast with a new episode of Covering Creative Cuenca. In this episode I chat with my friend Sarah HB. I wanted to talk with Sarah about the past several months since she assumed the role of proprietor at idiomART and about her plans for the future of this Cuenca center for the arts. We also chatted about the upcoming exhibition of my street photography "In Plain Sight". Join me! Email Sarah at: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/22249676

Episode Twenty Two: Moya Foley - Sticks, Stones, and Bone 10/13/2021

Episode Twenty Two: Moya Foley - Sticks, Stones, and Bone Moya Foley has lived in Ecuador for forty-two years and has had a remarkable life of adventure, creativity and art. I have been looking forward to this interview for a very long time! Join me for a fascinating conversation with Moya as we learn about her life and art. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/20798054

Episode Twenty One: Mike Lella - El Lugar Del Arte 09/13/2021

Episode Twenty One: Mike Lella - El Lugar Del Arte I love when people get new opportunities to explore their creative side and learn a new artistic skill. In the very near future, Cuenca will have a new venue for us to develop those skills and at the same time, give back to the community. Such a great idea! Join me as I chat with Mike Lella about his new venture, El Lugar Del Arte. El Lugar! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/20460191

Episode Twenty: Daniel Williams - Jaded 09/06/2021

Episode Twenty: Daniel Williams - Jaded I always enjoy chatting with Cuenca based artist Daniel Williams. The conversations are always fascinating and often surprising. Join me as Daniel and I talk about his upcoming exhibition, "Jaded". You won't want to miss this one. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/20386025

Episode Nineteen: Sarah Hanenbauer - idiomART 09/02/2021

Episode Nineteen: Sarah Hanenbauer - idiomART I have been blessed to call idiomART my home away from home for several years and I know that many other Cuenca residents have felt the same way. With Sarah Hanenbauer as the new proprietor of IA, I wanted to hear about her plans for for the future. Join me as we chat about what we can all expect in the coming months at one of Cuenca's favorite places. ***spoiler alert*** There are very cool things ahead! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/20343449

Episode Eighteen: Garry Vatcher - Hogar de Esperanza 08/13/2021

Episode Eighteen: Garry Vatcher - Hogar de Esperanza Recently, each day seems to come with another dose of difficult news. But, there are many in Ecuador and here in Cuenca that work tirelessly to help meet the challenges we face and bring some good news. Many in our arts community, despite facing their own challenges during the pandemic are working to support those organizations. I wanted to find out more about one of those organizations. Join me as I sit down with Garry Vatcher, director of Hogar de Esperanza to find out more about this great organization. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/20135801

Episode Seventeen: Deb Davis 07/31/2021

Episode Seventeen: Deb Davis In this episode of Covering Creative Cuenca I chat with local musician and vocalist, Deb Davis. Deb represents much of what I love about the arts community here in Ecuador. Deb really found her voice after moving to Cuenca and uses her talents to give back to our community. Join me for a fascinating conversation with Deb Davis. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19989905

Episode Sixteen: Los Murales de Mi Barrio 07/14/2021

Episode Sixteen: Los Murales de Mi Barrio It has been a tough year and a half for all of us, so it feels great to see that our beloved Cuenca is beginning to gradually return to some sense of "normality". I love when I hear stories of people working tirelessly to make our city a better place and today I am chatting with Paul Marquis and Andrés Zambrano who will share their plans to bring art and beauty to their corner of Cuenca. Join me for a special episode of Covering Creative Cuenca to learn about this amazing project. Join me! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19803236

Episode Fifteen: Lenny Charnoff - Cuenca Salmon 06/23/2021

Episode Fifteen: Lenny Charnoff - Cuenca Salmon I have been wanting to sit and chat with Lenny Charnoff for a long time. Lenny has created a terrific life here in Cuenca as a successful entrepreneur, supporter of the arts, and member of our community. Today we sat outside on the terrace at La Guarida and chatted about his life in Cuenca and his passion for supporting the arts and the people of Cuenca. Join us. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19574792

Monday Update: June 21st, 2021 06/21/2021

Monday Update: June 21st, 2021 Join me for my final (for now anyway) Monday morning chat with Sara Coppler. Why is it the final chat for a while you ask? Listen in for the answer. We had a few challenges with our internet connection this morning, so please forgive the connection and enjoy this special Monday morning chat. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19550246

Monday Update: June 14th, 2021 06/14/2021

Monday Update: June 14th, 2021 It's so good to be back in Cuenca after a month abroad! Being back means I get to chat with my good friend Sara Coppler! Join us as Sara gets me caught up on what's been going on in Cuenca while I've been away. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19476755

Episode Fourteen: Lorena Duca 05/13/2021

Episode Fourteen: Lorena Duca Lorena Duca's paintings radiate color, light, and joy. When I first saw her work, I knew that I had to sit down and chat with her. I wanted to know what inspires her to create these beautiful works and I think you will too. Join me! Links: idiomART Email: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19087280

Monday Update: May 10th, 2021 05/10/2021

Monday Update: May 10th, 2021 Greetings! Join me for another of my Monday chats with Sara Coppler, co-founder of idiomART. Just a reminder that Covering Creative Cuenca will be taking a break for a few weeks. Will be back on Monday, June 14th with more of our Monday chats. Stay tuned for more fascinating interviews! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/19047596

Monday Update: May 3rd, 2021 05/03/2021

Monday Update: May 3rd, 2021 It's Monday! Join me for another special Monday Update Edition of Covering Creative Cuenca as I chat with Sara. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18956870

Episode Thirteen: Jane Hiltbrand 04/26/2021

Episode Thirteen: Jane Hiltbrand People from around the world come to Cuenca to marvel at the beautiful architecture, but how much do you actually know about those magnificent buildings? Let's meet Jane Hiltbrand, Cuenca based expat who has found her passion photographing and researching the architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage city that we love so much. Join me as I chat with Jane to find out about her love for Cuenca's glorious architectural heritage. “Cuenca doesn’t look like a sixteenth-century city that has been preserved; it looks like a city that has been in use since the sixteenth century” Calvin Trillin Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18857210

Monday Update: April 19th, 2021 04/19/2021

Monday Update: April 19th, 2021 Have you heard the rumors? Lets discuss. Join me for a special conversation with Sara Coppler and a very special guest for some sad news and some exciting news. Let's put those rumors to rest. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18782537

Monday Update: April 12th, 2021 04/12/2021

Monday Update: April 12th, 2021 Happy Monday, it's time for a beginning of the week chat with Sara Coppler, join us! Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18692165

Episode Twelve: Daniel Williams - Part 2 04/08/2021

Episode Twelve: Daniel Williams - Part 2 I recently reconnected with Cuenca based artist Daniel Williams to discuss life, inspiration, creativity, and fatherhood during a time of global pandemic. Join us for a fascinating conversation. /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18650843

Monday Update: April 5th, 2021 04/05/2021

Monday Update: April 5th, 2021 Join me as I chat with Sara Coppler on this week's special Monday update edition of Covering Creative Cuenca. /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18607325

Monday Update: March 29th, 2021 03/29/2021

Monday Update: March 29th, 2021 Happy Monday to our listeners in Ecuador and beyond. Join Sara and me as we share the details of our recent trip to northern Ecuador to meet some of our favorite artists and creatives. /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18511112

Monday Update: March 22nd, 2021 03/22/2021

Monday Update: March 22nd, 2021 It's a beautiful sunny Monday morning and I am kicking off an exciting week by chatting with Sara Coppler. Join us! /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18420038

Monday Update: March 15th, 2021 03/15/2021

Monday Update: March 15th, 2021 Happy Monday, how is your week going so far? Why not join Sara Coppler and me for another of our weekly chats. Join us! /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18330278

Monday Update: March 8th, 2021 03/08/2021

Monday Update: March 8th, 2021 Happy Monday! Join Sara and me for another special Monday edition of Covering Creative Cuenca. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18233120

Monday Update: March 1st, 2021 03/01/2021

Monday Update: March 1st, 2021 Happy first day of March! Let's kick off the new month with another chat with our friend Sara Coppler. Links: /episode/index/show/creativecuenca/id/18123416

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