Great art almost feels like magic—it opens our minds to brand new ideas, and teaches us to see ourselves and our world more clearly. Of course, behind all great art, there are artists. And that's where the real magic happens…As we go beneath the art itself to explore how different artists do what they do, we see glimpses of the sorts of creativity, resilience, and bravery that lead to the art that moves our world. And maybe we can learn to borrow some of that magic for our very own thinking.Join professional musician Emily Merrell for conversations with artists of all kinds. Together, we examine the mysteries of our own experiences, our muses and fears, our gifts and foibles, our beliefs about the origins of creativity, and the secret magic we've discovered in our unique creative processes. Mediums include: studio art, graphic design, dance, cooking, illustration, creative writing, storytelling, comedy, music composition, music performance, film making, acting, production, fashion design, photography, and more.Visit https://emilymerrellmusic.com/artifice-podcast/ for more information.- Theme Song 'As You Are' by Emily Merrell @emilymerrellmusic- Illustration and Graphic Design by Sarah Keele @sarahkeeleart- Photography by Jen Palmer @jenpalmerphoto- HMU by Shawna Turner @shawnaturnerdesigns more

Utah arts, culture, business, politics, government, and events

How do artists, creatives, and adventurer's make a living? What drives them? What can we learn? We dive in. From Ogden, Utah, these are the personalities living an adventurous, creative life. more

Why does Springville, Utah have an art museum? Why doesn't it have your favorite restaurant? What will the city look like in 2050? How can you get a recycling can?The Art Cityscape will give you a fast-paced and unique look at Utah's Art City. We'll answer your questions and tell you what's happening in the city and why. more

Southern Utah Museum of Art invites you to learn more about our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions through interviews with artists, curators, and staff. more

life is sweeter in candy color! {www.katrinaberg.com}hi! i'm oil painter, katrina berg. welcome to my midway, utah studio, where i'll serve up a palette of support, hope and love, with a side of realness! as a mother of 5 (3 teenagers & 8-year-old twin boys), i know that life is rarely easy and jolly...but savoring the sweet moments gives us the strength we need to find peace, growth, and fulfillment along our journey. {podcasting to support women, mother artists and creative entrepreneurs!}. for more CANDY-colored goodness sign up for my email list at katrinaberg.com more

LOCAL ART AND CULTURE IN OPEN CONVERSATION

Stories and interviews addressing the intersection of the creative process, community, and place. Welcome to In Site, a podcast from the Zion Canyon Mesa, a nascent arts and humanities residency center in Springdale, Utah, surrounded by Zion National Park. One of the primary drivers for these podcasts is concern for our times. To paraphrase Yeats, the center feels besieged. So we'll consider the many crux issues we face, with an eye towards how creative thinking can play a role. We will engage a wide spectrum of artists, writers, musicians, and thought leaders, and hopefully enjoy the journey. As our name implies, we also want to root firmly within our community, our home in southwest Utah on the Markagunt Plateau. We will give backstory and context for controversial, regional issues here in Utah. We'll also try to act as an honest broker for dialogue, seemingly a lost art. But our concept of home also radiates out from here to the Colorado Plateau, the Intermountain West, the U.S. in general and on from there. Our name sounds out four different ways, and we identify with each: to get it in sight, to gain insight, and perhaps to incite. There is an additional aspect embedded in the idea of In Site that we will continue to explore: the intersection of vision and place. Very often an artist's inspiration entwines with or emerges from their chosen landscape. At times they are simply one in the same. We believe creativity is crucial to imagining the future we want to see, especially in these uncertain times, and for us to nurture this creativity, perhaps we should examine and embrace this relationship more deeply. http://zioncanyonmesa.org/podcast more