Supporting Creative Community

With the newest offering from the Arts & Crafts podcast you’ll find the fellas answering the hard hitting questions. Jon, Ben, and Reid discuss what they’re listening to right now, how they respond to reactions to their work, and whether they strive to be unique in their creative endeavors.

On this latest episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast, Jon, Ben, and Reid chat about who we are creating for and the intentionality behind their creative practices. Are we as a creative community still creating for ourselves, to spread a message, for someone else, or are we simply trying to be seen?

Our latest collaborative brew from the Arts & Crafts podcast is a conversation with filmmaker and photographer Yash Pratap Singh (he/him). Reid and Ben talk to Yash about his ongoing project “On Portraiture” and his approach to camera arts. Find Yash and his work on Instagram @thara_yash.

As we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Arts & Crafts podcast Reid asks the crew to reflect on their practices over the last handful of years. In this latest episode, the fellas touch on how their creativity has changed, what they’ve learned, and some goals for the near future. Grab a craft beverage and toast to year 4 with the Arts & Crafts podcast.

With the newest offering from the Arts & Crafts podcast Reid and Jon ask Ben about his practice, how each of his creative endeavors focus on connection and how that connection furthers community.

On this episode of the Arts & Crafts Podcast, Reid is joined by Mark Cowardin (he/him) in his studio for a conversation about his sculpture practice. Reid and Mark touch on a variety of topics including teaching, running a gallery, and investing time in the studio. Grab your favorite IPA and listen in. Find out more about Cowardin’s work at markcowardin.com or follow him and his gallery on Instagram @markcowardinsculpture and @3west_kc.

Now on tap from the Arts & Crafts Podcast is a conversation on creative spaces. Listen in while Jon, Reid, and Ben chat about what is special to their studios and what they feel creates an environment for creativity.

The fellas are back at it with another episode of the Arts & Crafts Podcast!Jon, Reid, and Ben discuss their recent trip to the Art-a-Whirl festival in Minneapolis and how to support creative communities.

On this episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast, Reid inquires about taking time away from the creative process. Reid, Ben, and Jon dive into whether breaks from art and creativity are truly possible and how they can be effective whether planned or unintentional. 

The updated Arts & Crafts menu features an offering from the Mint Lounge. On this episode Reid makes the fellas cocktails to celebrate heading into year four of the podcast. You can find us talking about the connections within crafting cocktails and creative practice.