Filling the Well
Filling the Well is a podcast created to nourish, provoke, and inspire artists and arts leaders. Hear from creative changemakers as they share their takes on mental health, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, community well-being and much more.
Filling the Well is a forum for dialogue, conversation, and learning. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Arts Midwest.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Centering Culture & Relationships as Arts Entrepreneurs
On this episode, Ojibwe artist entrepreneurs Khayman Goodsky and Chi Ma’iingan share their paths to establishing themselves as independent creatives. They talk about the importance of supportive rela…
00:55:43 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
Community Supported Agri-Culture and Art Making
On this episode, Donna Neuwirth and Jay Salinas, co-founders of Wormfarm Institute in rural Wisconsin, share how curiosity, presence, and time have helped them learn more about their community. Their…
00:40:28 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Digging Into The Indian Arts And Crafts Act
On this episode, embark on a thought-provoking exploration as Native artist advocates Christina Woods and Graci Horne dig into the intricacies of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. This landmark…
00:54:19 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Art & The Land
In this episode, hear from two Ojibwe artists whose creative practices are deeply connected to the land. Birchbark and quill artist Pat Kruse and water walker Sharon Day share their perspectives on t…
00:56:41 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Music & Mental Health In Northern Minnesota
On this episode, we talk with Sam Miltich, a professional jazz guitarist from rural Minnesota who lives with schizophrenia. Sam shares how he’s found solace in nature and how he’s been able to balanc…
00:48:00 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Resource Sharing & Authentic Community Collaborations
Have a challenge that needs a creative solution? Rural arts practitioners Ashley Hanson and Anne O’Keefe-Jackson have a simple idea: ask your neighbor! Learn about their collaborations and ideas to i…
00:42:35 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
Advocating For The Arts
At a time when there’s so much need, how can we best advocate for the arts and make changes that last? For two leading advocates, Emily Ruddock and Michelle Ramos, the answer is to start by showing u…
00:50:18 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
Building Belonging & Creating Welcoming Organizations
What does it mean to be a truly welcoming organization and how can arts leaders be more inclusive hosts who foster belonging? Dig into a discussion with two artists who regularly tackle these questio…
00:44:29 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
Shifting Power Dynamics In Philanthropy
For any non-profit, funding is a perpetual worry. But what if philanthropy shifted power and encouraged organizations and communities to dream big? Explore trust-based funding models with two thought…
00:39:49 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
Resiliency, Self-Care, & Joy
Creativity can be an antidote to challenging times, but we can’t show up for our communities if we’re burnt out. Dive into the art of taking care of you with two radical self-care strategists, Dr. Jo…
00:37:30 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Trailer
Filling the Well is a new podcast from Arts Midwest created to nourish, provoke, and inspire artists and arts leaders. Hear from creative changemakers as they share their takes on how to shift power …
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Wed 16 Feb 2022
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