Creatives in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys is a community of creatives who live and work creatively in the island paradise. How do they do it? How do they support themselves and still immerse themselves in their art?
We're sharing all of the tips, tricks and tactics as these creatives open the kimono and share their personal stories of living a creative life.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2020
10: The Impact of Covid-19 on Artists in the FL Keys with Liz Young
Despite many of the major set-backs we’ve had to overcome as creatives during the pandemic, creativity will always find a way to prevail. In today’s interview, Elizabeth Young, the Executive Director…
09: Pandemic Proof Art with Jessica Ann Hessing
Today’s episode of Creatives in the Keys is an update from a previous guest. I interviewed Jessica Ann Hessing during Art Walk in Islamorada more than a year ago. So much has changed in the art world…
08: Carving Out an Amazing Life in Paradise with Mike Ashcraft
Carving is a unique artistry that takes practice, time, and dedication. Often times, it can take years of patience before a piece speaks to you and it’s finished. In today’s interview, artist Mike As…
07: Paint Night with Local Artist, Susan Jankowski
Painting is an amazing creative outlet for anyone willing to take instruction and dedicate the time to learn. If nothing else, it can be a fun experience, especially at paint night! Paint night is an…
06: Finding the Inspiration to Create in the Florida Keys with Beth Kaminstein
Today’s guest is professional ceramicist, Beth Kaminstein. At the age of 16, Beth’s mother helped her form a relationship with a local potter who taught and inspired her. Beth also studied ceramics,…
05: The Creative Process of Tropically Inspired Florida Keys Artist - Carmen Sotolongo Kelley
Today’s guest is artist, gallery owner, and lifelong educator, Carmen Sotolongo Kelley. Carmen is the owner and founder of Key Largo Art Gallery, which includes work from various artists, along with …
04: Creativity, Passion and Excellent Customer Service with Karrie Porter Bond
There are many challenges to being in a creative career. Not only do you have to manage your own business, but you also have to consistently come up with new ideas, find new clients, and find new way…
03: Art Walk: The Place for Artists in the Keys to Be Seen
Are you a lover of art? Do you enjoy meeting artists and watching musicians perform? We’re with Riona Campbell today. She is in charge of the Morada Art Walk, and in today’s show, she will be telling…
02: World Class Guitarist Dave Feder on Living and Working in Paradise
We are thrilled to have Mr. Dave Feder, a tremendous musical artist who lives in the Florida Keys, join us on the podcast today. Dave's name is very familiar to most of the residents of the Keys, and…
01: Organizations Supporting Creatives in the Florida Keys with Elizabeth Young
Are you a creative person living in the Florida Keys? If so, and you're working full-time, what are you doing to exercise your creative brain? And how are you feeding your creativity? To find out wha…