Improbable Players uses theater performances and workshops to address addiction, alcoholism, and the opioid epidemic. The troupe is comprised of actors who are themselves in recovery from substance addiction. Their former Executive Director Andy Short shares what it means to do destigmatizing and prevention work in schools. “Theater people, we love to believe that the … Continue reading "Episode 115: Decreasing Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery"

Improbable Players uses theater performances and workshops to address addiction, alcoholism, and the opioid epidemic. The troupe is comprised of actors who are themselves in recovery from substance addiction. Their former Executive Director Andy Short shares what it means to do destigmatizing and prevention work in schools. “Theater people, we love to believe that the … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-115-decreasing-stigma-around-addiction-and-recovery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 115: Decreasing Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery"</a>

Episode 115: Decreasing Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery

In late 2019, we spoke to Doneeca Thurston, the newly-named Director of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The 29-year-old Lynn native said her new role felt like a homecoming. She shares her vision for how the museum can be a champion for its majority minority community and ensure that local artists feel respected and celebrated. Doneeca Thurston … Continue reading "Episode 114: Reflecting the Community in Art Spaces"

In late 2019, we spoke to Doneeca Thurston, the newly-named Director of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The 29-year-old Lynn native said her new role felt like a homecoming. She shares her vision for how the museum can be a champion for its majority minority community and ensure that local artists feel respected and celebrated. Doneeca Thurston … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-114-reflecting-the-community-in-art-spaces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 114: Reflecting the Community in Art Spaces"</a>

Episode 114: Reflecting the Community in Art Spaces

Sandra Bonnici is a Senior Diversity Fellow for the American Alliance of Museums and a diversity and inclusion consultant. She says that doing the work to make a cultural organization diverse and inclusive requires deep and constant reflection. Institutions need to challenge their processes by asking, “For whom does this work? For whom does this … Continue reading "Episode 113: Unpacking Bias and Privilege in Cultural Organizations"

Sandra Bonnici is a Senior Diversity Fellow for the American Alliance of Museums and a diversity and inclusion consultant. She says that doing the work to make a cultural organization diverse and inclusive requires deep and constant reflection. Institutions need to challenge their processes by asking, “For whom does this work? For whom does this … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-113-unpacking-bias-and-privilege-in-cultural-organizations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 113: Unpacking Bias and Privilege in Cultural Organizations"</a>

Episode 113: Unpacking Bias and Privilege in Cultural Organizations

Sue Dahling Sullivan is an independent consultant with more than 30 years of nonprofit management experience. We spoke to her about strategic planning when she was the Boch/Wang Center’s Chief Strategic Officer and ArtWeek Lead Champion. She believes that you have to be flexible in strategic planning because things do change. It’s an art and … Continue reading "Episode 112: Don’t Just Measure Numbers, You’ll Lose the Real Story"

Sue Dahling Sullivan is an independent consultant with more than 30 years of nonprofit management experience. We spoke to her about strategic planning when she was the Boch/Wang Center’s Chief Strategic Officer and ArtWeek Lead Champion. She believes that you have to be flexible in strategic planning because things do change. It’s an art and … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-112-dont-just-measure-numbers-youll-lose-the-real-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 112: Don’t Just Measure Numbers, You’ll Lose the Real Story"</a>

Episode 112: Don’t Just Measure Numbers, You’ll Lose the Real Story

Dell Marie Hamilton is an artist, writer, and curator. Her work uses the body to investigate questions about personal memory, citizenship, history, and gender. Last fall, she shared what it’s like to have a creative practice in an era of toxicity, and emphasized the importance of self-care and continually learning from other artists. Dell Marie … Continue reading "Episode 111: Mindfulness as an Action"

Dell Marie Hamilton is an artist, writer, and curator. Her work uses the body to investigate questions about personal memory, citizenship, history, and gender. Last fall, she shared what it’s like to have a creative practice in an era of toxicity, and emphasized the importance of self-care and continually learning from other artists. Dell Marie … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-111-mindfulness-as-an-action/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 111: Mindfulness as an Action"</a>

Episode 111: Mindfulness as an Action

Dr. Deborah Buccino and Adrien Conklin, BSN RN of MACONY Pediatrics discuss the addition of social prescription – prescribing cultural engagement as a protective, healthy habit – to their collaborative care work in the Berkshires. “We can give prescriptions for medicine. We can give prescriptions to see a neurologist. But we can also give a … Continue reading "Episode 110: Prescribing Cultural Engagement as a Protective, Healthy Habit"

Dr. Deborah Buccino and Adrien Conklin, BSN RN of MACONY Pediatrics discuss the addition of social prescription – prescribing cultural engagement as a protective, healthy habit – to their collaborative care work in the Berkshires. “We can give prescriptions for medicine. We can give prescriptions to see a neurologist. But we can also give a … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-110-prescribing-cultural-engagement-as-a-protective-healthy-habit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 110: Prescribing Cultural Engagement as a Protective, Healthy Habit"</a>

Episode 110: Prescribing Cultural Engagement as a Protective, Healthy Habit

Last November, we spoke with Michael J. Bobbitt, Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre, about approaching major change in an organization. He shares ways to identify organizational culture, support staff work/life balance, and keep a board focused. Michael J. Bobbitt is the Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre. He is an arts leader, director, choreographer, … Continue reading "Episode 109: To Change an Org’s Culture, Rip Off the Band-Aid"

Last November, we spoke with Michael J. Bobbitt, Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre, about approaching major change in an organization. He shares ways to identify organizational culture, support staff work/life balance, and keep a board focused. Michael J. Bobbitt is the Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre. He is an arts leader, director, choreographer, … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-109-to-change-an-orgs-culture-rip-off-the-band-aid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 109: To Change an Org’s Culture, Rip Off the Band-Aid"</a>

Episode 109: To Change an Org’s Culture, Rip Off the Band-Aid

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) Education Director Terry Wolkowicz discusses Learning in Concert, an in-school partnership program between the NBSO and over 40 elementary schools in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through this concept-based arts integration program, music educators work with non-arts teachers to remove barriers between a concept (e.g. gravity, space, and sound) and … Continue reading "Episode 108: Learning in Concert"

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) Education Director Terry Wolkowicz discusses Learning in Concert, an in-school partnership program between the NBSO and over 40 elementary schools in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through this concept-based arts integration program, music educators work with non-arts teachers to remove barriers between a concept (e.g. gravity, space, and sound) and … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-108-learning-in-concert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 108: Learning in Concert"</a>

Episode 108: Learning in Concert

Kim Dawson is the Director of Advancement at ZUMIX, a venerable creative youth development organization in East Boston. ZUMIX works with a largely immigrant community to better equip its youth to be able to navigate the world once they have graduated out of ZUMIX and high school. Dawson shares how they are expanding their opportunities … Continue reading "Episode 107: Youth Workforce Development in Creative Industries"

Kim Dawson is the Director of Advancement at ZUMIX, a venerable creative youth development organization in East Boston. ZUMIX works with a largely immigrant community to better equip its youth to be able to navigate the world once they have graduated out of ZUMIX and high school. Dawson shares how they are expanding their opportunities … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-107-youth-workforce-development-in-creative-industries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 107: Youth Workforce Development in Creative Industries"</a>

Episode 107: Youth Workforce Development in Creative Industries

“The humanities give people time to reflect and think about issues in a different way than our daily living,” says Jack Cheng, Academic Director of the Boston Clemente Course. The Clemente Course is a college-level introduction to the humanities for adults facing economic hardship and adverse circumstances. Cheng shares how teaching adults makes for a … Continue reading "Episode 106: Sharing the Bounties of Human Culture"

“The humanities give people time to reflect and think about issues in a different way than our daily living,” says Jack Cheng, Academic Director of the Boston Clemente Course. The Clemente Course is a college-level introduction to the humanities for adults facing economic hardship and adverse circumstances. Cheng shares how teaching adults makes for a … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-106-sharing-the-bounties-of-human-culture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 106: Sharing the Bounties of Human Culture"</a>

Episode 106: Sharing the Bounties of Human Culture

A Podcast from the Massachusetts Cultural Council

It is so unique to have a government agency have such a public face like this. Highlightling all the arts and cultural organziations and leaders in Massachusetts is a wonderful project. Bravo MCC!

Excellent Podcast!

Creative Minds Out Loud

There’s an enormous amount of generational leadership change that’s happening in our arts and cultural organizations. And while people may liken succession planning to a form of disaster preparedness, Old Sturbridge Village – the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast – sees it differently. Jim Donahue, President and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village, discusses … Continue reading "Episode 22: Leadership Change Needn’t Be A Crisis"

There’s an enormous amount of generational leadership change that’s happening in our arts and cultural organizations. And while people may liken succession planning to a form of disaster preparedness, Old Sturbridge Village – the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast – sees it differently. Jim Donahue, President and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village, discusses … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-22-leadership-change-neednt-be-a-crisis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 22: Leadership Change Needn’t Be A Crisis"</a>

Episode 22: Leadership Change Needn’t Be A Crisis

Giles Li is Executive Director of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC), a social-services organization serving the community since 1969. He shares how BCNC uses the arts as a tool for community development, most recently in the creation of a new arts center. He says that right now Chinatown’s identity is maybe “stretching a little”, … Continue reading "Episode 29: Arts Center as a Platform for Community Development in Chinatown"

Giles Li is Executive Director of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC), a social-services organization serving the community since 1969. He shares how BCNC uses the arts as a tool for community development, most recently in the creation of a new arts center. He says that right now Chinatown’s identity is maybe “stretching a little”, … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-29-arts-center-as-a-platform-for-community-development-in-chinatown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 29: Arts Center as a Platform for Community Development in Chinatown"</a>

Episode 29: Arts Center as a Platform for Community Development in Chinatown

In 2018 the first casino in Massachusetts opens in Springfield. Tina D’Agostino, President of the Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation, joined us last year to discuss what the addition of a casino could mean to the city, its performing arts centers, and their audiences. Tina D’Agostino is the President of Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation … Continue reading "Episode 52: Performing Arts Centers Make Ready for First Casino in MA"

In 2018 the first casino in Massachusetts opens in Springfield. Tina D’Agostino, President of the Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation, joined us last year to discuss what the addition of a casino could mean to the city, its performing arts centers, and their audiences. Tina D’Agostino is the President of Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-52-performing-arts-centers-make-ready-for-first-casino-in-ma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 52: Performing Arts Centers Make Ready for First Casino in MA"</a>

Episode 52: Performing Arts Centers Make Ready for First Casino in MA

Wrapped inside the cozy neighborhoods of a leafy mill town in Boston’s Metro West, Maynard’s downtown is a dynamic micro-city. Tim Hess, an architect and former chair of the Maynard Cultural Council, shares the journey undertaken to create what is now Maynard’s Assabet Village Cultural District. Timothy Hess, AIA, CNU-A, SEED Tim Hess is a … Continue reading "Episode 48: Cultural District as Framework for Unifying Community Vision"

Wrapped inside the cozy neighborhoods of a leafy mill town in Boston’s Metro West, Maynard’s downtown is a dynamic micro-city. Tim Hess, an architect and former chair of the Maynard Cultural Council, shares the journey undertaken to create what is now Maynard’s Assabet Village Cultural District. Timothy Hess, AIA, CNU-A, SEED Tim Hess is a … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-48-cultural-district-as-framework-for-unifying-community-vision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 48: Cultural District as Framework for Unifying Community Vision"</a>

Episode 48: Cultural District as Framework for Unifying Community Vision

The Berkshires are home to an array of arts and culture organizations, and 13 schools districts. Connecting these two worlds often means overcoming barriers of distance and transportation. Lisa Donovan, Professor of Arts Management at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, discusses efforts underway to create a regional, rural model for collaboration between arts education … Continue reading "Episode 67: Connecting Rural Schools to Arts Education"

The Berkshires are home to an array of arts and culture organizations, and 13 schools districts. Connecting these two worlds often means overcoming barriers of distance and transportation. Lisa Donovan, Professor of Arts Management at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, discusses efforts underway to create a regional, rural model for collaboration between arts education … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-67-connecting-rural-schools-to-arts-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 67: Connecting Rural Schools to Arts Education"</a>

Episode 67: Connecting Rural Schools to Arts Education

Lois Hetland is a MassArt professor and among the nation’s leading scholars on the value of arts education. She discusses her research into the Studio Habits of Mind, eight dispositions that students develop through meaningful education in the visual arts. Lois Hetland, Ed.D., is Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Art Education Department at the … Continue reading "Episode 47: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education"

Lois Hetland is a MassArt professor and among the nation’s leading scholars on the value of arts education. She discusses her research into the Studio Habits of Mind, eight dispositions that students develop through meaningful education in the visual arts. Lois Hetland, Ed.D., is Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Art Education Department at the … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-47/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 47: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education"</a>

Episode 47: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education

Beryl Jolly, Executive Director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, discusses their capital campaign to restore their historic theater, retire old debt, and establish operating reserves. She says their cash reserve will allow the Mahaiwe to invest more directly in the artist, in the theater, and in the community. Beryl Jolly has been the director … Continue reading "Episode 25: A Capital Campaign with Lasting Impact (and a Cash Reserve!)"

Beryl Jolly, Executive Director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, discusses their capital campaign to restore their historic theater, retire old debt, and establish operating reserves. She says their cash reserve will allow the Mahaiwe to invest more directly in the artist, in the theater, and in the community. Beryl Jolly has been the director … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-25-a-capital-campaign-with-lasting-impact-and-a-cash-reserve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 25: A Capital Campaign with Lasting Impact (and a Cash Reserve!)"</a>

Episode 25: A Capital Campaign with Lasting Impact (and a Cash Reserve!)

George Fifield, Director of Boston Cyberarts, says, “Anytime you have a technology which can create an expressive medium, artists are some of the first people there – after it’s invented – to really explore it, and to stretch it, and to see what it really can do.” He discusses the evolution of media arts and … Continue reading "Episode 90: Technology as an Expressive Medium"

George Fifield, Director of Boston Cyberarts, says, “Anytime you have a technology which can create an expressive medium, artists are some of the first people there – after it’s invented – to really explore it, and to stretch it, and to see what it really can do.” He discusses the evolution of media arts and … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-90-technology-as-an-expressive-medium/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 90: Technology as an Expressive Medium"</a>

Episode 90: Technology as an Expressive Medium

Through “Look at Art. Get Paid,” artists Maia Chao and Josephine Devanbu pay people who have never been to an art museum to visit one as guest critics. Having both studied social science in addition to art, Chao and Devanbu crave a candid conversation about the structural inequalities of art, critique, and its institutions. Maia … Continue reading "Episode 94: Look at Art. Get Paid."

Through “Look at Art. Get Paid,” artists Maia Chao and Josephine Devanbu pay people who have never been to an art museum to visit one as guest critics. Having both studied social science in addition to art, Chao and Devanbu crave a candid conversation about the structural inequalities of art, critique, and its institutions. Maia … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-94-look-at-art-get-paid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 94: Look at Art. Get Paid."</a>

Episode 94: Look at Art. Get Paid.

Zakiya Thomas, Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director of Education, Community Engagement and Inclusion, discusses how evaluation and accountability are key for institutions seeking to reach new audiences. She says the same rigor that organizations apply to visitor experience or to the quality of work on display needs to also be applied around how that organization … Continue reading "Episode 55: Generate and Cultivate Engagement"

Zakiya Thomas, Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director of Education, Community Engagement and Inclusion, discusses how evaluation and accountability are key for institutions seeking to reach new audiences. She says the same rigor that organizations apply to visitor experience or to the quality of work on display needs to also be applied around how that organization … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-55-generate-and-cultivate-engagement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 55: Generate and Cultivate Engagement"</a>

Episode 55: Generate and Cultivate Engagement

Patrick Norton is Executive Director of the Narrows Center for the Arts, a regional destination for the visual and performing arts. He discusses the Narrows’ contribution to the Fall River community and their arts therapy program for developmentally delayed adults. Patrick Norton has been involved with the Narrows Center for the Arts for 21 years … Continue reading "Episode 51: Wide Perspective at the Narrows"

Patrick Norton is Executive Director of the Narrows Center for the Arts, a regional destination for the visual and performing arts. He discusses the Narrows’ contribution to the Fall River community and their arts therapy program for developmentally delayed adults. Patrick Norton has been involved with the Narrows Center for the Arts for 21 years … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-51-wide-perspective-at-the-narrows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 51: Wide Perspective at the Narrows"</a>

Episode 51: Wide Perspective at the Narrows

Edmund Barry Gaither, Director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, says this moment in Roxbury is “a moment of becoming.” He discusses work underway by Elma Lewis Partners and the recently-designated Roxbury Cultural District to use economic development to gift a community with a first-rate cultural and educational institution by 2020. Edmund Barry Gaither … Continue reading "Episode 50: Mission-Driven Commercial Development Afoot in Roxbury"

Edmund Barry Gaither, Director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, says this moment in Roxbury is “a moment of becoming.” He discusses work underway by Elma Lewis Partners and the recently-designated Roxbury Cultural District to use economic development to gift a community with a first-rate cultural and educational institution by 2020. Edmund Barry Gaither … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-50-mission-driven-commercial-development-afoot-in-roxbury/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 50: Mission-Driven Commercial Development Afoot in Roxbury"</a>

Episode 50: Mission-Driven Commercial Development Afoot in Roxbury

Max Hodges, Executive Director of the Boston Ballet, shares the story of a business plan competition (à la “Shark Tank”) for new revenue that engaged the Ballet’s entire organization of more than 500 people, including staff, dancers, musicians, and board members. Meredith Max Hodges—who goes by Max—joined Boston Ballet as Executive Director in 2014, and leads … Continue reading "Episode 84: Boston Ballet’s Business Plan Competition"

Max Hodges, Executive Director of the Boston Ballet, shares the story of a business plan competition (à la “Shark Tank”) for new revenue that engaged the Ballet’s entire organization of more than 500 people, including staff, dancers, musicians, and board members. Meredith Max Hodges—who goes by Max—joined Boston Ballet as Executive Director in 2014, and leads … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-84-boston-ballets-business-plan-competition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 84: Boston Ballet’s Business Plan Competition"</a>

Episode 84: Boston Ballet’s Business Plan Competition

The American Repertory Theater’s Diane Paulus and Diane Borger share how they think about risk, and what it means to have “high tolerance for disequilibrium” that permeates the entire culture of an organization. By experimenting with doing things differently, they say artists and arts organizations actually develop muscle and an ability to stay afloat in … Continue reading "Episode 82: The ART of Taking Risks"

The American Repertory Theater’s Diane Paulus and Diane Borger share how they think about risk, and what it means to have “high tolerance for disequilibrium” that permeates the entire culture of an organization. By experimenting with doing things differently, they say artists and arts organizations actually develop muscle and an ability to stay afloat in … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-82-the-art-of-taking-risks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 82: The ART of Taking Risks"</a>

Episode 82: The ART of Taking Risks

The Theater Offensive presents the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation, challenges the status quo, and builds thriving communities. Evelyn Francis, Interim Artistic Director, discusses their youth program – a national model for creative youth development – where young people not only create … Continue reading "Episode 70: Out Youth Theater – Revelatory Experience for Performers and Audience"

The Theater Offensive presents the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation, challenges the status quo, and builds thriving communities. Evelyn Francis, Interim Artistic Director, discusses their youth program – a national model for creative youth development – where young people not only create … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-70-out-youth-theater-revelatory-experience-for-performers-and-audience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 70: Out Youth Theater – Revelatory Experience for Performers and Audience"</a>

Episode 70: Out Youth Theater – Revelatory Experience for Performers and Audience

Choreographer and Master Teacher Adrienne Hawkins discusses the field of dance – how the making of, and support for, the work has changed over time, its persistent challenges, and its inherent joys. Ms. Hawkins holds a BA in Education from Arizona State University and a MFA in Dance from Connecticut College. She was Artistic Director … Continue reading "Episode 69: Iconoclast of Dance"

Choreographer and Master Teacher Adrienne Hawkins discusses the field of dance – how the making of, and support for, the work has changed over time, its persistent challenges, and its inherent joys. Ms. Hawkins holds a BA in Education from Arizona State University and a MFA in Dance from Connecticut College. She was Artistic Director … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-69-iconoclast-of-dance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 69: Iconoclast of Dance"</a>

Episode 69: Iconoclast of Dance

Matthias Waschek, Executive Director of the Worcester Art Museum, says truly accessible museums create experiences that make visitors want to return. In doing so they must challenge institutional norms to welcome and engage more diverse populations. Matthias Waschek joined the Worcester Art Museum in 2011 as the C. Jean and Myles McDonough Director. German born, … Continue reading "Episode 68: Access Means Overcoming Psychological Barriers, Too"

Matthias Waschek, Executive Director of the Worcester Art Museum, says truly accessible museums create experiences that make visitors want to return. In doing so they must challenge institutional norms to welcome and engage more diverse populations. Matthias Waschek joined the Worcester Art Museum in 2011 as the C. Jean and Myles McDonough Director. German born, … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-68-access-means-overcoming-psychological-barriers-too/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 68: Access Means Overcoming Psychological Barriers, Too"</a>

Episode 68: Access Means Overcoming Psychological Barriers, Too

Celina Miranda, Executive Director of Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), discusses the integral role of young people in the creation of Boston’s Latin Quarter Cultural District. She says that HSTF youth were compelled to speak up about the importance of having a place to call home and a place that recognizes their strengths and assets. … Continue reading "Episode 92: Youth Voice Transforms a Neighborhood"

Celina Miranda, Executive Director of Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), discusses the integral role of young people in the creation of Boston’s Latin Quarter Cultural District. She says that HSTF youth were compelled to speak up about the importance of having a place to call home and a place that recognizes their strengths and assets. … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-92-youth-voice-transforms-a-neighborhood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 92: Youth Voice Transforms a Neighborhood"</a>

Episode 92: Youth Voice Transforms a Neighborhood

A thriving creative sector is one of our Commonwealth’s most powerful economic development assets. Morgan Drewniany, Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District, shares their work in harnessing arts and culture for the future of Springfield. Morgan Drewniany is Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District. She attended Hampshire College with a focus … Continue reading "Episode 37: Springfield Cultural District Fuels Downtown Growth"

A thriving creative sector is one of our Commonwealth’s most powerful economic development assets. Morgan Drewniany, Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District, shares their work in harnessing arts and culture for the future of Springfield. Morgan Drewniany is Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District. She attended Hampshire College with a focus … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-37-springfield-cultural-district-fuels-downtown-growth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 37: Springfield Cultural District Fuels Downtown Growth"</a>

Episode 37: Springfield Cultural District Fuels Downtown Growth

Marita Rivero is the Executive Director of the Museum of African-American History, New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. She discusses what it means to be part of a cultural continuum, and how the arts and humanities can be used to reach across barriers to bring a richer dialog forward. … Continue reading "Episode 38: Championing Civic Empowerment Then &amp; Now"

Marita Rivero is the Executive Director of the Museum of African-American History, New England’s largest museum dedicated to preserving, conserving, and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. She discusses what it means to be part of a cultural continuum, and how the arts and humanities can be used to reach across barriers to bring a richer dialog forward. … <a href="https://creativemindsoutloud.org/episode-38-championing-civic-empowerment-then-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 38: Championing Civic Empowerment Then &amp; Now"</a>

Episode 38: Championing Civic Empowerment Then & Now

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Personal Stories & Great Interviews

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!