ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #21: Surviving Now, The Current Arts Workplace and Classroom. There is so much hurt, rage and frustration in the air. Is it ever going to be over? What is the point of all this? Flossie discusses how artists can transform their anxiety and pain into a glory that is shared.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #20: Selfcare as Resistance. Let’s face it, being an artist is hard work. Keeping good mental hygiene is essential to good work and a long and healthy career. Flossie discusses the importance of mentors, avoiding isolation, counselling, strong social supports and other tips for self-care.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #19: Art as Skilled Labor. How many times have you gone to a family event and get teased that you don’t have a “real job”? Flossie discusses the potent contributions artists make to society. Spoiler: We make it just AND ROBUST. That deserves for a second slice of cake.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #18: 5 Fingers of Death (for a Woman’s Career in the Arts). Also known as the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique or Iris Young’s Five Faces of Oppression: exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism and violence. Flossie discusses how prevalent they are, and how we resist both as survivors and allies.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #11: What is Anti-Oppressive Arts Practice? The world has changed and so has cultural work. Arts workers and scholars need adaptive skills to thrive. Flossie discusses how Anti-Oppressive Arts practice and tools can take you to the next level of your creative career.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #12: Six Things You Must Accept in the Arts Workplace/Classroom. Prepare yourself for the new arts workplace and classroom. It’s fat-positive, anti-racist, trans inclusive, pro-choice, challenges ableism and is against classism. Flossie discusses why this is a good thing, and how you can transition to be the best kind of ally.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #13: Art and Social Location. Our identity and selfhood are comprised of many working parts that give us different kinds of access in society, and effects how we view information. Flossie discusses how knowing your social location can calibrate your creative work.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #14: Art and Political Correctness. Why is everybody so angry? Why is everything wrong that once was right? It turns out many of us wit white privilege in cultural work have been oblivious to the suffering of our peers. Flossie discusses how we evolve and thrive in this time of change.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #15: The Economics of Being an Artist. Mastering your finances is a necessity to make your creative dollars stretch. Flossie extols some hard-learned tidbits about surviving and thriving in a challenging profession and paying your bills.

ArtResistanceSurvival The Podcast #16: Intimacy and Art. What’s okay and not okay to say to colleagues? Is it possible to date our peers in the arts and not be accused of harassment? Flossie discusses some basic skills on developing practical forms of empathy and mindfulness.