Podcasts by The Creative Exchange Podcast

A Passion for Performing, for People, and for Provincetown with Jonathan Hawkins from 2023-12-10T17:00

In the heart of Provincetown’s famed Commercial Street sits the Crown & Anchor, an iconic venue known for epic parties and must-see live entertainment. It should come as no surprise that the...

A Journey Fueled by a Passion for the Arts with Michael Bobbitt from 2023-12-03T17:00

On this episode of the Creative Exchange, host Julie Wake travels over the bridge to Boston to talk with Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael Bobbitt. An artist  — Michael is a theat...

A Second Chance Through Art with Joe Diggs and Sam Holmstock from 2023-06-04T18:00

Everyone deserves a second chance. And through art, Joe Diggs and Sam Holmstock are providing just that to youth in the juvenile justice system.

In doing so, the pair are giving a creativ...

Intersection of Reinvention and Imagination with Oren Sherman from 2023-05-28T18:00

Like the iconic character Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz,” Oren Sherman has long been a dreamer, creating art at the intersection of reality and imagination.

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Creating Safe Spaces through the Arts with Kate Pazakis from 2023-05-21T18:00

Nearly four decades ago, Kate Pazakis first stepped on stage at Cape Cod Theatre Company in Harwich, giving her skills – confidence, communication, connection – that informed her approach to lif...

Camera as a Passport with Heather Pillar from 2023-05-14T18:00

If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then Heather Pillar (Pil-ár) has countless stories to tell over a 25-year career that has led the talented photojournalist across seven countries in...

Auditory Hugs with Julian Loida from 2023-05-07T18:00

Percussionist, composer, and music producer Julian Loida talks about his creative journey as a young artist which has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity to explore the wide range of soun...

Staying True to Yourself and Your Work with Salley Mavor from 2023-04-30T18:00

With a needle and thread, award-winning artist Salley Mavor has spent the past 45 years creating whimsical fiber art that tells a story, stirs the emotions, and stimulates the imagination. Mavor...

Straddling the Line Between Science, Art, and Adventure with Mark Adams from 2023-04-23T17:00

Mark is a painter, illustrator, naturalist, cartographer, writer, printmaker — he’s also had stints as a wildlife field biologist, forest firefighter, gymnastics coach, and scientific illustrato...

Gallery Visit with Robert Henry from 2022-09-19T08:17:41

This conversation was recorded live at Robert Henry's gallery and studio in Wellfleet, MA. Join us as we explore over 70 years of love, art and connection to Cape Cod as well as the ever-evolvin...

Funding the Creative Economy with Senator Julian Cyr from 2022-08-19T14:22:15

Senator Julian Cyr serves in the Massachusetts Senate representing Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. First elected to the State Senate on November 8, 2016, Julian is now serving in his...

Finding a Safe Place on Stage with Scott Townsend aka Thirsty Burlington from 2022-05-22T06:00

Where do you go when you live in fear because you’re different? If you’re Scott Townsend, you escape to the stage.

It is here where Scott, lovingly known to many as Thirsty Burlington, ha...

Artists Never Really Retire with Nina Schuessler from 2022-05-15T06:00

How do you encapsulate a 26-year career in the arts? For former Cape Cod Theater Company/Harwich Junior Theater Artistic Director Nina Schuessler it looks something like this – over 270 musicals...

The Impermanence of Art with Deborah Howard and Susan Blood from 2022-05-08T06:00

In this conversation with visual artist Deborah Howard and writer Susan Blood, we discuss wiping the canvas clean and starting over, the impermanence of art, the path of least resistance, and ad...

You can’t be what you don’t see with Tara Vargas Wallace and Maria Daluz Reid from 2022-05-01T06:15

In this conversation with Tara Vargas Wallace and Maria Daluz Reid, we discuss inspiring students through arts, creating access, building confidence, and further representation of the ...

Being Content with the Unknown with Paloma McLardy aka Palmolive from 2022-04-24T06:00

In this episode "Being Content with the Unknown", we sit down with Paloma McLardy, the drummer and songwriter of the first all-girl punk band, The Slits.  Known as Palmolive in the punk scene, s...

Creating to the Edge with Jo Hay and Jonatha Brooke from 2022-04-17T06:00

In this conversation with Jo Hay and Jonatha Brooke, we talk about so many facets of being an artist such as building our confidence, what drives the passion for the work, being fearless, and cr...

Brazen Naked Ladies Everywhere with Aanjes Larkin Hershfield a.k.a. Pepper Grinds from 2022-04-10T06:00

In this episode "Brazen Naked Ladies Everywhere", Aanjes joins us to discuss the art of the tease, how Brazen Belles came to be, and her own discovery of self-love and body positivity.

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Art as a Self Care Practice with Esteban del Valle from 2021-03-14T18:25:13

Esteban del Valle is a Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist whose work ranges from drawings to video animation and large-scale murals. In this episode, del Valle discusses how his art has tak...

Structure and Stability with Anne Stott from 2021-03-07T17:07:42

Provincetown-based musician and actor Anne Stott discusses the seesaw of structure and stability and the ways in which a global pandemic has asked us to to both rediscover and redefine a balance...

A New Perspective on Connectivity with Will Dailey from 2021-02-28T14:00:35

Boston-based independent recording and performing artist Will Dailey shares a fresh take on the ways in which social isolation has affected the way we consume, interact with, and share art. In t...

Shifts, Permission, and the Metaphor of a Bowl with Laura Shabbott and Marian Roth from 2021-02-22T15:50:26

Provincetown-based visual artists Laura Shabbott and Marian Roth discuss shifts in their approaches to creating, teaching, and sharing art as a result of the pandemic. With two distinct and wise...

Uplifting Artists with Carl Lopes from 2021-02-14T16:41:38

Visual artist, arts educator, and the 2021 Citizens Bank Pops by the Sea artist Carl Lopes discusses the interplay between teaching, creating, and the importance of uplifting artists. Now retire...

Challenging Narratives with Rachael Devaney, Deanna Nagle, and Lily Olin from 2021-02-07T17:50:45

Through MassDevelopment and the Hyannis Transformative Development Initiative Partnership, visual artists Rachael Devaney, Deanna Nagle, and Lily Olin were each given stipends and studio space i...

Conducting Through a Pandemic with Matthew Scinto from 2021-01-31T17:45:46

Matthew Scinto is the Founder, Conductor, + Executive Director of the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra. In this episode, he dives into how and why nothing--especially a global pandemic--can stop his g...

Engaging Without Barriers with Ashleigh Gordon from 2021-01-24T18:12:35

Ashleigh Gordon is a violist and Artistic & Executive Director of Castle Of Our Skins, a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. This conversation d...

When the Audience Can't Watch with Patric Palkens from 2021-01-17T18:35:45

As a soloist for the Boston Ballet and career dancer, Palkens discusses the unexpected ways the pandemic has impacted his relationship with his performance-based art.

Lending Yourself to Compassion with Sarah Burrill from 2021-01-10T19:32:41

Musician Sarah Burrill joins us for an all-encompassing conversation on using her artistic platform to connect people in times of isolation, whether in the throes of lockdown or a battle with ch...

The Intersection of Process and Advocacy with Emily Ruddock and Jo Hay from 2020-01-09T09:58:33

Emily Ruddock is the Executive Director of MASSCreative, an organization that works with artists, leaders, and supporters of the arts and cultural sector to advocate for the resources and suppor...

Arts Accessibility with Malissa Kenney and Jessica Wilson from 2020-01-02T12:54:56

Malissa Kenney is the Executive Director of Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Netowrk (CapeCodCAN), an independent organization in partnership with the Cotuit Center for the Arts that provides innovat...

A Year in Review: Inspiration + Where Creatives Find It from 2019-12-26T10:17:15

In this episode, we wrap up 2019 with some of our favorite clips from the year. From not-yet-released interviews at the Provincetown Film Festival to a few of our Season 1 and 2 guests, we found...

The Intersection of Creativity + Adventure with Jordan Renzi from 2019-12-18T15:27:39

Though she's always enjoyed music, Renzi didn't begin playing herself until her 20's. Now, a recipient of the 2017 Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Performing Arts Fellowship, Jordan has written, pro...

The Canvas of a Musician with Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi from 2019-12-11T16:25:07

Carla and Matthias are musicians, composers, and co-founders of Rabbit Rabbit Radio, a musical collaboration that has grown to produce five albums. In addition to their work together, Carla is a...

The Artist as Problem Solver with Pete Hocking from 2019-12-05T07:49:53

Pete Hocking is a visual artist, writer, and educator currently based in Provincetown where he teaches painting workshops at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, is represented by Four E...

Into the World of Edward Gorey with Gregory Hischak from 2019-11-27T09:05:17

Curator Gregory Hischak has been creating new exhibits for the Edward Gorey House, where he resides, since 2014. Hischak is also a playwright, poet, musician, and book artist, who has received n...

The "Why" of Arts Leadership with David Kuehn from 2019-11-21T15:01:04

 In this episode, David Kuehn, Executive Director of the Cotuit Center for the Arts, gives us an inspiring glimpse into the mind of an arts leader and reflects on his journey from Los Angeles to...

Photography and Social Justice with Julia Cumes from 2019-11-14T15:21:50

Born and raised in South Africa, photographer Julia Cumes shares the whimsical tale of how she came to America and the profound thought and creative process behind her work with vulnerable popul...

The Process of Following Your Passion and Taking Risks with Tim Convery from 2019-05-28T15:19:32

Amy and Julie talk to New York design veteran Tim Convery, about leaving his fast-paced life in favor of rediscovering his creativity in Provincetown and starting his iconic apparel and merchand...

The Process of Healing through the Arts with Sara Moran from 2019-05-22T11:41:52

Sara discusses how she uses art making and the creative process as a means to heal. Sara owns her own practice, Cape Cod Art Therapy in Eastham, where she executes her unique and dynamic approac...

The Process of Building an Audience with Christine Kunewa Walker from 2019-05-15T12:51:54

Provincetown Film Society Executive Director, Christine Kunewa Walker shares her take on breaking into the film festival circuit and representation in film, along with an inside look at her crea...

The Process of Recognizing "the Space Between" with Mary-Ann Agresti from 2019-05-08T14:23:12

Designer and architect, Mary-Ann Agresti sits down with Julie and Amy to discuss her take on the holistic importance of design. With her recent shift in focus to what she calls "the space betwee...

The Process of Connecting Through Your Art with Joe Diggs from 2019-05-01T10:55:27

In this episode, visual artist Joe Diggs invites us on a true exploration of his process from his daily creative practices to the ways in which his Cape Cod roots led him to, and have reinforced...

The Process of Creating Collaborative Space with Chalkboard Studio from 2019-04-24T11:08:33

Celebrating their 10th anniversary in spring 2019, the founders of Chalkboard Studio, Jackie, Richard, and Jamie, reflect on the transformation of an old schoolhouse in Barnstable Village to a p...

The Process of Developing a Good Story with James Barnes from 2019-04-17T09:33:14

With dozens of story slams under his belt, including several appearances on The Moth Boston, James shares his take on the art of storytelling and what makes a good story.

The Process of Leading in the Arts with Chris McCarthy from 2019-04-10T13:29:32

In this episode, Chris challenges the seasonal nature of Cape Cod and shows us a bit of what it's like to run the Cape's most widely-attended art museum. 

The Process of Creative Productivity with Susan Blood from 2019-04-02T14:58:50

Take a deep dive into Susan’s week spent in a C-Scape Dune Shack--primitive, historic, and isolated with no indoor plumbing or electricity--to her processes for getting personal and professional...

Welcome to the Creative Exchange Podcast from 2019-04-01T12:06