Extraordinary Creatives
Extraordinary Creatives: The Premier Art Podcast
Welcome to the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, your gateway to the world of exceptional artists and creative leaders who have defied the odds to make a significant impact in the arts and beyond.
Hosted by Ceri Hand, creative coach, curator, and seasoned arts and business insider, this podcast offers a wealth of insights into art and creativity through in-depth interviews. Ceri’s extensive experience and genuine passion for the arts make every episode a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice.
At the heart of Extraordinary Creatives is the belief that creativity is essential for success. However, it is the courage, confidence, and resilience to dare to be different that truly transforms the world. With her warm, playful, and straight-talking style, Ceri delves into the ideas, processes, mindsets, victories, and challenges of trailblazers who have paved the way in the arts.
Ceri’s mission is to support 100,000 artists and arts leaders by 2025 by providing exclusive access to information, inspiration, and expertise. Discover the transformative power of art with Extraordinary Creatives. Tune in and follow so you don’t miss an episode!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Engineering Your Creative Career One P at a Time
Moving beyond the myth that bigger is always better, Ceri reveals what actually works: intentional, strategic, and well placed moves. Building the right relationships, choosing the right projects and…
00:10:13 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Why Authenticity is Essential in Building a Sustainable Art Career with Claire Luxton
Ceri speaks with Claire Luxton, a British artist who is revolutionising the art world through her multidisciplinary approach. From self portraiture to large public installations, Claire shares her th…
01:31:35 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Creativity Hacks: How to Be Bolder, Braver, and Weirder in Your Art
Ceri examines how to liberate creative authenticity by offering ideas for artists who feel creatively blocked. She shares five actionable methods to escape creative paralysis and embrace your unique …
00:17:18 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Understanding Creative Vulnerability with Erica Eyres
Ceri speaks with artist Erica Eyres, whose work masterfully balances on the edge of discomfort and revelation. Erica shares her creative process, including how she transforms found images into haunti…
01:27:35 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
How to Create More Time To Do What You Love as a Creative
Join Ceri for a short solo episode where she details how you can create more time to do what you love as a creative.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Conduct a time audit: Where is your time actually being spent cur…
00:07:38 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Introducing Beat the Block Podcast Shorties – Your Weekly Creative Kickstart
I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can help more of you be braver, create the work you truly want to make, and stop second-guessing yourself. It feels urgent. So, I’m launching a new weekly short p…
00:03:21 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Authentic Leadership & Cultural Innovation with Tarek Iskander of Battersea Arts Centre
From growing up in the Middle East where theatre was banned to leading one of London's most innovative cultural spaces, Tarek Iskander's journey is a masterclass in transformative leadership. In this…
00:59:18 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
The Feminist Laugh: Althea Greenan on Archives, Art, and Activism
Join Ceri as she speaks with Althea Greenan, curator of the Women's Art Library at Goldsmiths. From slide libraries to digital archives, Althea shares her experiences and activism through preserving …
01:47:29 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Pushing The Boundaries of Photography & Film with Catherine Yass
Ceri interviews internationally acclaimed artist Catherine Yass, whose groundbreaking lens-based work pushes the boundaries of photography and film. The conversation explores her innovative technique…
01:30:07 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Creating Inclusive Cultural Spaces: How Salma Tuqan is Transforming Arts Institution Leadership
In this episode, Ceri talks about cultural curation with Salma Tuqan, Director of Nottingham Contemporary. From her early days at Art Dubai to influential roles at the V&A and beyond, Salma shares he…
01:07:39 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Building Authentic Artist Dealer Relationships with Lisa Cooley
Ceri talks with Lisa Cooley, a former New York gallerist turned art advisor. Lisa shares how she went from being an accidental gallery worker to running her own acclaimed Lower East Side gallery for …
01:32:57 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
How to Thrive in 2025: Your Questions Answered
In this special end of year solo episode, Ceri answers questions from her mastermind community members. From exhibition planning and pricing artwork to connecting with collectors and maintaining soci…
01:05:48 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
Becoming a Fearless and Authentic Creative with Louise Gray
Ceri speaks with polymath Louise Gray, whose creative career spans textiles, fashion, costume, sound, and writing. Louise shares her experiences in fashion, textile design, and education, discussing …
01:26:45 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Lady Skollie: Modern Cave Painter Redefining South African Art
Ceri speaks with Lady Skollie, a bold South African artist who fearlessly challenges artistic conventions. From her early days at a specialist art school to becoming an internationally acclaimed pain…
01:12:29 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Why Artists Can't Hide Their DNA and Need Community to Thrive with Jennifer Higgie
In this episode, Ceri speaks with Jennifer Higgie, whose evolution from painting lemons to shaping Frieze magazine spans more than two decades. She opens up about the realities of the art world, the …
01:17:28 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Bringing Large Scale Public Art to Life with Artist Producer Lexi Zelda Stevens and Artists Megan Broadmeadow & Angela Davies
Ceri brings together three artists who transformed the Green Man Festival into a magical artistic playground. Lexi Zelda Stevens, Megan Broadmeadow, and Angela Davies share their experiences of creat…
01:38:23 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Building Inclusive Cultural Spaces with Dhikshana Turakhia Pering Head of Creative Programmes at London Museum
Ceri speaks with Dhikshana Turakhia Pering, who has over 18 years of experience in museums, galleries and the wider cultural and creative world. As Head of Creative Programmes at London Museum, Dhiks…
01:42:06 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Artist Curator Gavin Wade: How Eastside Projects is Changing Birmingham's Art Scene
Ceri interviews Gavin Wade, the visionary artist curator behind Eastside Projects and Senior Research Fellow at Birmingham City University. From his early love of comics to founding one of the UK's m…
01:49:21 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Innovating Sound Design with Sound Artist Nick Ryan
Ceri speaks with Nick Ryan, an Emmy and BAFTA award-winning sound artist who has revolutionised how we experience sound. From his early days experimenting in his garden shed to creating interactive r…
01:46:12 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Technology in Art: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer on Large Scale Interactive Installations
Technology meets art as Ceri is joined by Mexican-Canadian media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, whose works are in collections worldwide such as MoMA, Guggenheim, TATE, Reina Sofía, and Hirshhorn. He s…
01:13:47 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
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