Filling the Well, a new podcast from Arts Midwest, debuts on all platforms on February 28, 2022. Created to nourish, provoke, and inspire artists and arts leaders, this 5-part series features creative changemakers who share takes on how to harness creativity by shifting power dynamics, avoiding burn-out, building authentic community, sharing resources, and advocating for support.
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“This podcast is for anyone who’s been struggling to navigate the past two years,” said Torrie Allen, President & CEO of Arts Midwest. “Whether you’re helping to imagine better futures or trying to solve complex problems, this is for you and your creative potential.”
Filling the Well guests include Dr. Joi Lewis, Joe Davis, DeAnna Cummings, Tish Jones, Ananya Chatterjea, Marcus Young, Ashley Hanson, Anne O’Keefe-Jackson, Emily Ruddock and Michelle Ramos.
Filling the Well is hosted by Marianne Combs, named 2020 Journalist of the Year by the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. “It’s been such a pleasure to have these conversations with some of the most creative minds in the field,” said Combs. “I hope artists and arts administrators will find the Filling the Well series both useful and inspiring as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of this unique moment in history.”
After each episode, listeners can access free articles in the Arts Midwest Ideas Hub to explore episode ideas further and act in their local community. Learn more about upcoming Filling the Well episodes, featured guests, and our podcast production team below.
Filling the Well is made possible with financial support from the Barr Foundation. Based in Boston, the Barr Foundation’s mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts.