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| Lydia Zimmer, 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award | 12 Oct 2024 | 00:18:37 | |
Lydia Zimmer, a graduate of The Boston Conservatory (BFA '11), is a dancer and choreographer in Halifax, NS. Lydia has created several works supported by Canada Council for the Arts and Arts Nova Scotia. These include 'Bonne Nuit,' Live Art Dance (2016); 'Embankment,' Votive Dance (2017, 2021); 'Sonderlings,' Nostos Collectives (2018), 'Sonderling,' Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (2019) & 'Extremophile,' FODAR (2021). Recent creations include 'Mercurials' commissioned by Mocean Dance (2022), a work for The Boston Conservatory's First-year students (2023), and 'Xenofauna', which was created for Atlantic Ballet Theatre's ImpactFest 2023 during a residency with the company. In the summer of 2023 Lydia launched ZIMMERDANS at Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal where an excerpt of The Devil's Intervals was performed, a full-length work that premiered through Live Art Dance in December 2023. Presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Creative Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in artistic achievement. Award categories are as follows:
Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca to nominate your favourite Nova Scotian artist or be a boss and nominate your self! This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz. | |||
| Nancy E. Oakley, 2023 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:13:22 | |
Nancy E. Oakley is a Mi'kmaq/Wampanoag artist who was raised in Mashpee, Massachuttes but now lives and works on the Eskasoni First Nation Reserve in NS She is a graduate of the Institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe, NM and studied for a year at NSCAD, taking courses in Photography, ceramics, weaving and jewellery making. Through softly curved pottery forms created by hand or by the wheel. Nancy creates culturally significant pieces that imbue her spiritual and traditional knowledge and honor her role as a mother. Her process is a collaboration with the land. Clay harvested from mother earth and shaped by hand Pieces are stone polished and smoke fired outdoors with fir tips, seaweed and sawdust imprinting beautiful smokey finishes. Her pots are adorned with traditional Mi'kmaq embellishments such as black ash, beadwork and/or braided sweetgrass. Nancy is a mother of 6 and grandmother of 5. Presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Creative Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in artistic achievement. Award categories are as follows:
This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz. | |||
| Gabrielle LeGuerrier, Head Chef, GourmetGab Events | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:10:40 | |
On this episode, I chat with a chef for the first time on the podcast! Michelin-trained Gabrielle LeGuerrier, Head Chef of GourmetGab Events and Pertu gives some insight into the private dining events that she hosts with her husband, European Sommelier, Gabor Bodo. | |||
| Kyle Carpenter | 12 Apr 2020 | 00:21:54 | |
On this week's episode, I spoke with Writer, Editor and Podcaster Kyle Carpenter. We talk about his popular website and podcast Clients From Hell. Kyle shares why he left academia for a new path, his standup comedy hobby and our opinions on what makes someone an artist. Kyle Online: | |||
| One Year Deep | 05 Apr 2020 | 00:17:06 | |
On this week's episode I hit 50 episodes and one year of doing this podcast! It's been a fun journey and I've learned a lot from the guests so far. Thank you for all for listening, commenting on social media and for leaving kind ratings and reviews. It means a lot to me. On this episode, I talk about why I'll be doing more solo episodes in the future, adjustments I'm making to my Instagram strategy, insight into some products I'm dropping and how I'm climbing out of my Corona funk thanks to some inspiring actions from local creatives. | |||
| Survival | 29 Mar 2020 | 00:08:15 | |
On this short solo episode, I share my thoughts on the creative industry and where my creative energy is focused during the COVID-19 epidemic. | |||
| Paul Chin | 22 Mar 2020 | 00:52:49 | |
Music Producer and DJ, Paul Chin talks about how a 5 year hiatus from the music industry after dealing with some personal setbacks inspired him to make his latest album, Full Spectrum. He also shares how playing instruments can be an advantage for a producer in the digital era and why he's not interested in assigning a genre to his music. Paul's Latest Album, Full Spectrum More About Paul
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| Josie Matthiesen | 15 Mar 2020 | 00:35:43 | |
Josie Matthiesen is the Jeweller and Metalsmith behind Salt + Summit. A nomad at heart, Josie talks about how living on the road with her now husband helped her find the clarity to start her business, how she felt more empowered after having her second child and how creating makes her feel more connected to others. Josie Online | |||
| Andrew Da Silva | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:37:07 | |
Andrew Da Silva is a Montreal based Contemporary Artist. We talked about how hip hop and Montreal influence his work, the importance of consistency when developing your style and what he thinks about artists seeking validation on social media. Andrew online: | |||
| Melissa Townsend | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:41:24 | |
Artist, Melissa Townsend joins me to chat about doing commissioned work, her affection for art lovers and why having a connection to the subjects she paints is important. I'm fascinated by Melissa's high rate of production so I asked her how she's able to produce high quality work so consistently. We also talk about pricing, art school, how gallery representation can help market you to collectors and what it feels like when someone copies your work. Melissa online: | |||
| Deedee Morris | 23 Feb 2020 | 00:32:26 | |
Deedee Morris is a fantastic photographer. I was introduced to her work when she asked me to participate in a portrait series called Shifting Polarities. The series consists of portraits that explore the fluid spaces of gender and our connection with the non-human world (both organic and synthetic) from a range of masculine-identifying perspectives. We discuss Deedee's creative path and why gender and nature are common themes in her work. Shifting Polarities is currently on display at ViewPoint Gallery in Halifax. Deedee Online: | |||
| Maurice Cherry | 16 Feb 2020 | 01:01:56 | |
Maurice Cherry is an accomplished creative strategist who received the AIGA's Steven Heller Price for Cultural Commentary in 2018 and in the same year was listed as one of The Root's 100 most influential African Americans. We talked about Maurice's mission to increase the profile of Black people in the creative industry through his podcast, Revision Path, his thoughts on diversity in the creative industry and how he went from the captain of the math team in high school to pursuing a career in design. Maurice Online: | |||
| A. Harmony | 09 Feb 2020 | 01:09:04 | |
A. Harmony is a Writer and Emcee whose work and commentary can be found on CBC, Exclaim!, Bustle and more. She talks about the impact a formal music education had on her and how having experience as a recording artist and music writer gives her additional credibility as a journalist in the hip hop space. We both shared our thoughts on female representation in hip hop, whether or not your loved ones need to be fans of your work and why Tyler Perry might need some help. We also talked about the importance of pushing through racial and gender barriers. A. Harmony Online | |||
| I'thandi Munro, Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award Recipient | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:22:20 | |
Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards. The awards are presented annually by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. The goal is to celebrate excellence in artistic achievement – notably, the Portia White Prize. Winners of the Prix Grand Pré, the Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Indigenous Artist Recognition and Black Artist Recognition awards as well as the Creative Community Impact Award are also honoured. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000. Visit artsns.ca to nominate a Nova Scotia based artist or apply for awards and grants for yourself. On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient, I'thandi Munro. I'thandi is a multi-disciplinary artist whose love of movement travels through all of her art from metalsmithing to dance. We talk about the value of sticking with the first idea you feel strongly about in the creative process, being inspired by your children and the freedom that mastering your craft through repetition offers artists. | |||
| Tina Essmaker | 02 Feb 2020 | 00:49:13 | |
Tina Essmaker is a Coach, Writer and Speaker who I credit with being one of the biggest inspirations for this podcast and my creative journey. Tina, together with her former husband and business partner cofounded an online publication called The Great Discontent, that featured in-depth conversations with highly respected creatives of various disciplines. I was able to discover leaders in the field while also relating to them on a human level. Reading their stories helped me to believe that my creative goals were possible to achieve and I hope to continue that legacy with this podcast. Tina's career has now shifted, but in a lot of ways has come full-circle. In this episode, we talked about Tina's current role as a coach for creative professionals, making transitions in a career and aging as a creative. I even got some business advice at the end! Tina Online | |||
| Jordan Baraniecki | 26 Jan 2020 | 00:28:22 | |
| Ryan Veltmeyer | 19 Jan 2020 | 00:28:19 | |
Ryan Veltmeyer is a Social and Economic Innovator who's passionate about helping creative youth turn their passion into viable career options. We talked about the various initiatives he's involved in, the importance of activism and why he's passionate about what he does. Find Ryan at: | |||
| Lexxicon | 12 Jan 2020 | 00:31:50 | |
We back! On the first Art Pays Me episode of 2020 I interviewed up and coming Dancehall/Hip-Hop Artist, Lexxicon. Lexxicon shares how living in 3 different countries influenced his sound and how his relentless hustle helped him develop a high level of skill and knowledge in a short time as a musician. He also talked about how his experience as a community organizer helped him understand how to build infrastructure for himself as an independent in the music industry. | |||
| Ten Lessons From The 2010s | 29 Dec 2019 | 00:31:01 | |
A lot of us see the end product of success and don't consider all of the losses and lessons that need to occur on the way there. In the the 2010s my business evolved quite a bit so on this episode I'm sharing the top 10 lessons I've learned as a creative entrepreneur over the last decade. | |||
| Repetition | 15 Dec 2019 | 00:09:15 | |
On this solo episode I get into the importance of repetition in my process, why immediate success isn't always failure, how artists are like athletes and why it's important to lower expectations. | |||
| Lola Brown | 09 Dec 2019 | 01:07:48 | |
Lola Brown is one of the top travel writers in Canada who happens to be a friend of mine. I reached out to her about doing the podcast when she tweeted about some of the challenges she faced as a mother with a business and as a father on a similar path I, wanted to bring that conversation to the podcast. We also talk about how Lola got her start in writing, how she promotes her work and how charging what she's worth means she can provide more for her children. Lola Online | |||
| Rhys Waters | 01 Dec 2019 | 00:54:54 | |
Rhys Waters is an award winning television and radio producer from the UK whose now based in Nova Scotia. Rhys had diverse creative interests, growing up but didn't know exactly how he wanted to apply them to a career. We talked about how watching the DVD extras on the movie Evil Dead helped him figure that out and how not following others and exploring your individual "weirdness" as a creative can make you a leader in your space. His time co-creating, directing and producing the BAFTA-winning BBC TV show 'Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience' and the hit Podcast 'The Unexplainers' (Now a BBC TV and Radio show too). Rhys also has a podcast called Podstarter that I was featured on so make you check that out. | |||
| Flavia Testa | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:56:16 | |
International Outsider Artist, Flavia Testa is a rebellious free-thinker whose raw, unapologetic work drew me to her. We share our thoughts on pursing an art career without formal training from an art school, how pushing risky concepts in her art has been rewarding, how being a "third culture kid" with UN Diplomat parents impacts her work and why it's important to take your ego out of your art. Flavia also shares her thoughts on the purpose of art and the nuance associated with pricing it. You can find Flavia on: | |||
| Lily Lightbourn | 17 Nov 2019 | 01:01:17 | |
In this episode I spoke with model, Lily Lightbourn about how someone from the tiny island of Bermuda is working with some of the biggest brands and publications in the world, what it's like working with a modelling agency, the casting process and what it's like backstage at a major runway show. We also talked about diversity in the modelling industry and how social media is affecting the industry as a whole. We discussed Lily's mission outside of modelling, her spirituality and if that impacts the type of jobs she takes. This is an inspiring episode for anyone who's ready to take a big risk on a big dream. Lily Online | |||
| Clara Dugas | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:26:17 | |
Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards. The awards are presented annually by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. The goal is to celebrate excellence in artistic achievement – notably, the Portia White Prize. Winners of the Prix Grand Pré, the Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Indigenous Artist Recognition and Black Artist Recognition awards as well as the Creative Community Impact Award are also honoured. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000. Visit artsns.ca to nominate a Nova Scotia based artist or apply for awards and grants for yourself. On this episode I chat with Prix Grand Pré Award winner, Clara Dugas about being a professional storyteller. Clara tells us how she realized that her very personal stories were impactful when they helped her connect with students in her previous career as a teacher and how the passion blossomed from there. | |||
| Maje | 10 Nov 2019 | 00:23:33 | |
I chat with hip hop artist Maje about his passion for music, how winning $10,000 in the Viola Desmond Singing/Songwriting Competition simultaneously made his mother a believer and proved to himself that it's possible to make money from music. We discussed the importance of having systems in place to help hip hop artists grow, spending time in Atlanta to make music, his involvement with Spotify Secret Genius and what he learned from working with fellow artist Kayo while there. He also talked about the importance of stepping away from performing to give himself time to create. Maje Online | |||
| Tyler Simmonds | 02 Nov 2019 | 00:56:48 | |
On episode 30 I interview award winning Filmmaker, Public Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Tyler Simmonds. We talk about his film projects, about growing up in North Preston, where masculinity and mental health in the Black community intersect, what it was like working on the Bell Let's Talk campaign and I even open up about my personal journey with mental health. Get in touch with Tyler
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| Kayla Borden | 26 Oct 2019 | 00:35:11 | |
On this episode I chat with multihyphenate, Kayla Borden about being an Event Coordinator, Promoter and Community Advocate. We talk about how we faired during hurricane Dorian, how Kayla supports and advocates for artists in the community, the importance of getting offline and networking in person and how to create impact through board membership. Contact Kayla | |||
| Haviah Mighty | 20 Oct 2019 | 01:13:13 | |
I'm excited to welcome the first rapper to Art Pays Me — I chat with 2019 Polaris Award winning artist Haviah Mighty about her latest project The 13th Floor and how it came to be. We talk about breaking through as an artist, and how race and gender can impact your career. I asked her if music artists need record labels in 2019. I even got Haviah to share her top 5 rappers dead or alive. Haviah Online | |||
| Art Pays Me Live: Élana Camille Saimovici | 12 Oct 2019 | 00:42:35 | |
On the the second half of the Art Pays Me Live recording I interviewed Illustrator, Artist and Creative Content Producer, Élana Camille Saimovici. Élana talks about how she expressed herself creatively in many ways growing up but having an illustration business happened unexpectedly. She recalls how selling at markets for her family's Bajan food business made her more equipped to sell her art. She talks about the importance of using multiple sales channels and her many strategies for self promotion. Thank you to East Coast Creative Collective for partnering with me to make this event a reality. Thanks to our other partners, The Foggy Goggle, Glitterati Communications, Alison K Consulting, Visual Arts News, Fraser Photography and Preserve Retreat. Élana Online | |||
| Art Pays Me Live: Geordan Moore | 05 Oct 2019 | 00:33:55 | |
This is the first half of the Art Pays Me Live Recording! In the first half of the show I interviewed Geordan Moore of Quarrelsome Yeti about his unique aesthetic, how he's been able to establish a successful career as an illustrator and whether he considers himself a fashion designer since a lot of his work ends up on clothes. We also talk about how he balances client work vs independent projects and how he promotes his products. We even find out what a Quarrelsome Yeti is. The second half of Art Pays Me Live featuring Elana Camille will be on Episode 27. Quarrelsome Yeti Online: | |||
| Stella Niatsikas | 28 Sep 2019 | 00:49:03 | |
On episode 25 I chat with Medical Skin Therapist, Lash Artist and Educator Stella Niatsikas. Stella talks about her passion for eyelash extensions and the beauty industry. The thriving business she's built as a master Eyelash Technician and Trainer of aspiring "lashistas". She talks about her fine art background, why she feels her work with lashes is an extension of her artistic practice and what it's like putting a lot of effort and care into art that's temporary. Stella says why she feels community and collaboration are important and how her training sessions aren't just about lashes, but about teaching her students entrepreneurial skills. Stella on Instagram: | |||
| Kimberley Eddy | 21 Sep 2019 | 00:47:58 | |
I had a great conversation with Painter, Kimberley Eddy about, where she grew up, how she went from teacher to full-time painter, her time living in my home country, Bermuda and how it left its mark on her. We dug into why she incorporates the ocean into so much of her work, how that's become her brand and how she feels about sharing work that's outside of what she's most known for. We also talk about how one gets their work recognized by galleries and collectors, being self-taught and the system she uses for pricing her work. You can find out more about Kimberly on her website. | |||
| Rebecca Thomas | 14 Sep 2019 | 01:02:00 | |
This week I speak and Activist, Poet , Author and former Poet Laureate of Halifax Rebecca Thomas. We had an incredible conversation about her work raising awareness of Indigenous issues in this region, her creative journey and how establishing credibility can help an artist justify their rates. We also talk about:
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| Guyleigh Johnson | 07 Sep 2019 | 00:47:32 | |
This week I chat with Author and Spoken Word Artist, Guyleigh Johnson. We talk about her books, her creative process, how she found her publisher and the fear of having your work stolen. We also talk about how mental health challenges present differently in the Black Community and how that impacted us. Guyleigh opens up about her experience working with child education and why her stories are important for people of all races and cultures. Guyleigh Online: | |||
| Tyshan Wright, Emerging Artist Recognition Award | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:25:54 | |
Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards. The awards are presented annually by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. The goal is to celebrate excellence in artistic achievement – notably, the Portia White Prize. Winners of the Prix Grand Pré, the Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Indigenous Artist Recognition and Black Artist Recognition awards as well as the Creative Community Impact Award are also honoured. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000. Visit artsns.ca to nominate a Nova Scotia based artist or apply for awards and grants for yourself. On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient, Tyshan Wright. We talk about Tyson's creative process and how Jamaica and Nova Scotia's intertwined histories influence his work. Art Pays Me is sponsored and produced by Glitterati Communications. | |||
| Trevor Silver | 31 Aug 2019 | 01:04:37 | |
This week I speak with Trevor Silver, the Designer and Founder of clothing brand tREv Clothing. Trevor is an inspiring young business owner with a bright future. We talk about the origin of his brand, where his love for fashion and entrepreneurship came from and how they intersect with who he is as a person. We also got into:
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| For The Community | 24 Aug 2019 | 00:19:40 | |
On this solo episode, I share the story of a potential client project that didn't pan out and why the way I was approached left me feeling uncomfortable. I recorded this episode while walking my dog on a beach in PEI and you can hear me gradually get more out of breath as the episode goes on. My dog is big and was pulling a lot so I apologize for that! | |||
| Aspiring Artist | 10 Aug 2019 | 00:12:09 | |
This week I talk about what it means to be an aspiring artist and how old-school gatekeepers sometimes fool us into believing that there's only one form of professional validation. I share some exciting news and announce that there won't be an episode next week because I'm on vacation baby! Vote for me in the Best Of Halifax Awards as Best Fashion Designer.
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| Gwen Fox | 03 Aug 2019 | 00:29:29 | |
I chat with Artist, Coach and Teacher Gwen Fox about her art practice and how she helps other artists develop as creators and business people through her coaching and teaching programs. We also talk about how shifting your mindset can help you achieve your goals as an artist. I felt like Gwen and I were kindred spirits. This is a great episode for the creative "late-bloomers" who are tired of aspiring to be an artist. Find out more about Gwen on her website. | |||
| Hangama Amiri | 27 Jul 2019 | 00:37:30 | |
Painter, Video Artist and Textile Artist and Yale School Of Art student, Hangama Amiri chatted with me about the powerful statements in her art. She shares why her Afghan heritage is an influence on her work and we bond over the fact that we're both immigrants who juggle multiple identities. Hangama offers some advice about pricing art and I share the story of the first time I sold a painting. Hangama's focus and confidence in who she is as an artist is palpable. This is a great episode for people who are interested in what it's like to pursue a career in fine arts. Hangama Online: | |||
| Don't Reach | 20 Jul 2019 | 00:14:03 | |
On this episode I use a basketball analogy to talk about the importance of trying and how it looks like failure sometimes, even when it's a stepping stone to success. I also talk about why you need to believe in your ability when others don't. | |||
| Beau Cleeton | 13 Jul 2019 | 01:05:56 | |
On episode 15 I interview Beau Cleeton, a Product Developer, Artist and the CEO of rolling paper company, Canadian Lumber. We challenge the commonly held belief that artists can't or shouldn't be business people. We talked about how Canadian Lumber came to be a leader in the Canadian rolling paper industry, its business model and how Beau's passion for Cannabis helped him first identity, then capitalize on a hole in the market. We talked about how Beau used his time at the Nova Scotia College Of Art and Design to amass an eclectic skill set that's helped him in his career. I share the story of how Beau and his team at Napkin (Beau's former creative agency) helped me to develop Art Pays Me into the brand it is today. This is the longest episode so far but a great one for artists wondering if they have what it takes to run a business. Find out more about Beau and Canadian Lumber: | |||
| SMDH 2018 Panel | 06 Jul 2019 | 01:00:43 | |
This episode is a recording of a podcasting panel that I spoke on during Social Media Day Halifax 2018. It took place before this podcast existed and I was still co-host of Changing the Narrative but I'm sharing it because I think that information is valuable and still holds up. The panel featured – Mike Tanner Digital Story Teller and Branding Specialist – Erin Trafford, Marketing Strategist and guest from episode 13 and yours truly, Duane Jones. It was hosted by Stacy Maynard who is an expert LinkedIn Training. All of us are experienced podcasters, with different approaches to how we do it so if you're considering starting a podcast this episode will be a great one for you. We talked about:
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| Erin Trafford | 29 Jun 2019 | 00:54:57 | |
Erin Trafford is an award-winning broadcaster, media and brand ambassador and influencer marketing strategist. We talk about her roots in journalism and as an OG in the influencer game. Erin explains what it means to be a city mouse and country mouse and how she uses those dual identities to win over clients. We discuss why having a background in journalism is valuable in the current entrepreneurial climate and Erin shares how statistics outside of Instagram follower count can be used to articulate your value to brands you want to work with as an influencer. Web
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| Eric Stotts | 22 Jun 2019 | 00:55:03 | |
On Episode 12 I chat with Architect and Adjunct Professor and lecturer at Dalhousie University School of Architecture, Eric Stotts about what an architect does, what skills an aspiring architect should develop and why it's important to consider history and human need when creating new developments. We also have a great philosophical discussion about function vs aesthetic needs in design. This is a great one for the design nerds! | |||
| Sarah Prosper, Indigenous Artist Recognition Award | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:21:08 | |
Welcome to a special series of Art Pays Me interviews with the winners of the 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards. The awards are presented annually by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. The goal is to celebrate excellence in artistic achievement – notably, the Portia White Prize. Winners of the Prix Grand Pré, the Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Indigenous Artist Recognition and Black Artist Recognition awards as well as the Creative Community Impact Award are also honoured. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000. Visit artsns.ca to nominate a Nova Scotia based artist or apply for awards and grants for yourself. On this episode I chat with Dancer, Sarah Prosper about receiving the Indigenous Artist Recognition Award, and how she's living a life of dance. | |||
| Andy Hines | 15 Jun 2019 | 00:43:35 | |
On episode 11 of Art Pays Me, I speak with Grammy nominated, MTV Award and Cannes Lions Award winning Director, Andy Hines about how he went from making videos for clients in Nova Scotia to directing music videos for ASAP Mob and how that gave him the industry credibility to work with other big artists. Andy shares his philosophy around the importance of making good work, making a lot of it, putting yourself in front of people and how the internet has made it possible to have a big reach even if you live in a small city. Andy spills the tea on whether it's more difficult to work with celebrity artists or mom and pop shops. We talk about what it means to write a film treatment. We also got personal and discussed how finding life partners and becoming dads improved things for us both personally and professionally. Videos we reference in the episode: | |||
| Katrina Lopes | 09 Jun 2019 | 00:55:39 | |
Katrina Lopes is the president of KL Management, an artist management company whose roster includes platinum selling and Juno Award winning artist and producer Shawn Desman, R&B/soul artist, actor and cultural curator TiKA, and emerging pop/R&B artist Mandia. We talked about what an artist manager does, setting boundaries, why she started doing online coaching and the unconventional path she took to get to where she is today. | |||
| Alison Knott | 01 Jun 2019 | 00:54:57 | |
Alison Knott is a coding queen, graphic designer and instructor with over a decade in the field of all things web and design. She's also a very talented illustrator and public speaker. She's also one of the people behind the East Coast Creative Collective (E3C), a monthly artist meetup and has a hand in many other Halifax based conferences and meetups. We talk about the importance of community, women and diversity in design and tech, teaching and why SEO matters. Alison on the net: | |||