Chrissie Iles
Season 4: Episode 3

In this episode of Art Movez Podcast, hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky sit down with Chrissie Iles, the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art. With a career spanning decades, Chrissie has significantly shaped the contemporary art landscape, co-curating notable Whitney Biennials and major exhibitions. Join us as we explore her insights on the evolving role of art in today's society and the transformative power of artistic dialogue.

Indira Etwaroo
Season 4: Episode 2

What does it mean to thrive in the arts? Dr. Indira Etwaroo, CEO and Artistic Director of Harlem Stage, joins Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky to discuss equality within art institutions, how these institutions can resonate with their communities, and the vulnerabilities of sharing art. Discover the intersection of creativity and functionality in institutions of color and how their leaders navigate an unequal playing field.

Tony Gerber
Season 4: Episode 1

In this episode of The Art Movez podcast, hosts Toni WIlliams and Eli Kuslansky welcome renowned filmmaker Tony Gerber, co-director of "War Game," to explore the art of documentary storytelling. With a distinguished career that delves into the human experience, Tony shares his insights and creative journey, offering a unique perspective on the craft of filmmaking. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of visual storytelling.

Take a journey with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as we explore the urgent questions of humanity, love, and the perils and promise of artificial intelligence with K.B. Miller and Teressa Tunney through their Star-Studded Audio Thriller, Spark Hunter, a riveting sci-fi series that centers on the world’s most advanced AI.

Who says energy generation can't be beautiful? Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, and Eli Kuslansky talk with Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian about how The Land Art Generator Initiative presents innovative designs of renewable energy infrastructures as public art.

Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper talks with Edwin Torres, the President and CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts, a national association of funders that make grants to artists and arts organizations.

Dr. David Kirkland brings the heat to Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest host Dr. Durell Cooper. As a leading national scholar and advocate, Kirkland shares his compelling personal narrative of growing up in inner-city Detroit and securing himself firmly in academia.

Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper talk with Russell Granet, president & CEO of New 42, the cultural nonprofit behind New 42 Studios.

Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky talk with Maxwell L. Anderson, president of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation and Community Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of African American artists from the South.

Playwright James Sheldon talks with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest co-host Dr. Durrell Cooper about his play "Reparations". James is the first white playwright to have had his work produced by The Billie Holiday Theater in Brooklyn.