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
Embracing Absurdity and Humour with Artist Rosie Gibbens
Ceri interviews performance artist Rosie Gibbens, who creates provocative and humorous artworks using her own body. Rosie shares her creative journey, from making animal sculptures out of toilet roll…
01:01:01 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
How to Sustain Creativity, Nurture Diversity and Generate Talent with Titania Altius
Ceri is joined in this episode by Titania Altius, a creative trailblazer with over 20 years in the music and creative industry. Learn Titania's invaluable insights on how artists can sustain thriving…
00:52:35 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Paula Orrell | The Artist-Curator Shaping the Arts Nationally
Ceri interviews artist and curator Paula Orrell, Director of the Contemporary Visual Arts Network England, about making the arts more equitable. Paula shares how artists can be effective leaders in c…
01:06:39 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
Insights from 30 Years Collaborating with Extraordinary Creatives
As we say goodbye to 2023, Ceri shares decades' worth of wisdom on creativity, distilling it into her 5Cs Framework she draws on when coaching artists and arts professionals: 1. Create 2. Communicate…
00:28:15 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Designing Work Around Your Strengths with Dave Stachowiak
Ceri interviews long-time podcast host Dave Stachowiak about his journey of building Coaching for Leaders from scratch. They discuss what motivates him, how he transformed it from a side project into…
00:59:01 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Keri Elmsly on Reshaping Creative Institutions
Ceri Hand interviews Keri Elmsly, the Executive Director of Programming at ACMI (Australia's national museum of screen culture). Keri takes us on her remarkable journey from the underground London ra…
01:37:11 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Curating Social Meaning: Christian Viveros-Fauné on Art as Change
Ceri interviews Christian Viveros-Fauné, a Chilean curator and writer based in New York. Christian shares insights from his prolific career curating major biennials and writing for renowned publicati…
01:22:10 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Rebel Spirit: Activism Through Arts Leadership with Zerritha Brown
Ceri interviews Zerritha Brown, Head of Culture at London's Camden Council, about how her Jamaican roots fuel her rebel spirit to drive grassroots activism. Zerritha shares how she brings that spirit…
00:56:27 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
The Accidental Activist: Soheila Sokhanvari
Join Ceri as she explores the captivating story behind multimedia artist Soheila Sokhanvari's work. Discover how art saved Soheila from depression as a scientist and fuelled her true calling. Hear ho…
01:08:33 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Creativity Has No Rules: Julie Verhoeven on Embracing Discomfort and Doubt as an Artist
Join artist, designer, and educator Julie Verhoeven in this episode as she shares her creative journey. From hating school and struggling to get into art college, to working with notorious fashion de…
01:22:28 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Creative Risks and Relentless Curiosity with Normski
Ceri talks to legendary photographer and TV host Normski. He shares his extraordinary journey from capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in the 1980s to becoming Britain's foremost youth presenter. …
01:04:17 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
The Intentional Editor: How Sharmaine Lovegrove Curates Inclusive Narratives
Publisher and editor Sharmaine Lovegrove joins Ceri in this week's episode of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast. Despite dealing with dyslexia and homelessness and as a teen, Sharmaine has beaten t…
01:18:18 |
Sun 22 Oct 2023
Wide-Eyed Creation: Crafting Your World, From Page to Stage with John Hegley
Ceri is joined by poet, comedian and musician John Hegley. From busking to the big stage, John reflects on finding inspiration in everyday objects, overcoming challenges of fame, and the importance o…
00:57:46 |
Sun 15 Oct 2023
The Non-Binary Multiverse: Libby Heaney on Quantum, Magic, and Slime
Ceri interviews quantum artist Libby Heaney, an award-winning British visual artist with a PhD in quantum physics. Libby shares her inspirational journey navigating classism and sexism as a working-c…
01:13:33 |
Sun 08 Oct 2023
Creating Space: Ekow Eshun's Impact on the Cultural Landscape
Ceri sat down with Ekow Eshun, a creative director, writer, curator, and broadcaster, to discuss his personal journey and creative purpose. Ekow's story of growing up in Ghana and returning to a raci…
01:01:45 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Transforming Mental Health: Tim A. Shaw's Creative Vision for Change
Ceri interviews artist Tim A. Shaw, co-founder of the Hospital Rooms charity that focuses on arts and mental health. During the interview, Tim talks about his journey as an artist and how his work ha…
01:00:11 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Horror, Hedonism, and Queer World-Building: Jenkin van Zyl's Creative Journey
In this episode of the Extraordinary Creatives Podcast, Ceri Hand speaks with visionary artist Jenkin van Zyl about his journey from suburban life to the vibrant club and squat party culture of Londo…
00:55:33 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
The Power of Permission: Beth Bate's Impactful Leadership in the Arts
Ceri welcomes Beth Bate, Director of the Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre in Scotland. Beth shares her inspiring story of overcoming childhood bullying to find her place in the arts world. Beth shares…
01:11:50 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Curating Chaos: The Artistic Collaborations of John Marchant
If you're looking for some creative inspiration, today's guest John Marchant shares his unique journey as a curator, gallerist, and artist collaborator. He's worked with some big names in the industr…
01:16:25 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
From Acid Trips to Artistic Obsessions: Sue Webster's Journey to Creative Freedom
Ceri Hand interviews Sue about her creative journey, from her humble beginnings in a non-artistic family to her fascination with LSD and Americana. Sue's unwavering passion and unique approach to art…
01:22:36 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
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