Building the arts through storytelling.
Artists at work podcast
Artists at Work shares stories from people who make the arts their business. Hosted by Thomas Breeden. New episodes every other Thursday. Become an Artists at Work Patron.
Trace Wilson is a children's author, public speaker, model, actor, and marketing and advertising professional who was born with one hand. As the "Bionic Author," Wilson shares with his young audiences the message of embracing what makes them unique.
Noah Scalin is a visual artist based in Richmond, Virginia. Best known for his viral blog “Skull a Day,” he produces work for shows and galleries and teaches workshops on the creative process.
Bill Martin is the Executive Director of The Valentine in Richmond, Virginia. He works to translate The Valentine's archives—from photographs to clothing to papers and more—into complex and compelling narratives about the city.
Princess Johnson is the Founding Director of Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a teacher, dancer, and choreographer, she inspires movement in her colleagues, students, and children throughout Greensboro.
Carol Piersol is the Artistic Director of 5th Wall Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. In her career and in the work she produces, she searches for truths about humanity and acts from her gut instincts.
founder's blog
Busyness, stress, and unhappiness isn’t unique to my generation; each generation deals with it in its own way. But we’re the most connected to each other, and we’re the generation who can most clearly see that others are dealing with the same issues, and we’re not alone.
Her writing and her comedy are crafts that she’s developed over the years into what we know today. They’re byproducts of her experiences and her efforts. And that’s what is inspirational to me about Tina Fey.
Julia Torres Barden is a photographer, journalist, and advocate. A survivor of trauma, she has spent her life learning to embody a spirit of resilience, and how best to advocate for others who’ve had similar experiences.