ArtyParti

A live audience recording, part of ‘Creative Industries Week’ at the University of Sunderland.

Together we talk advice when starting out in the creative industries;
exploring side quests, life-balance, and learning to let some of your plates smash.

Nicole Saenchan retells her experience of leaving university and entering the world of commercial product design,
trading collaborative university projects for the practicalities and logistics of fabrication with organisations like Primark and LC Waikiki,
and the community of her fellow graduates who supported and checked in with each other along the way.

Fe Duncan shares the four-year long process behind releasing her first hand-illustrated book, which has now sold over 400 copies.
But, says Fe, it's not about the figures; 'Mother Marshall's Make-Believe Menagerie' is so integral to her wellbeing,
and represents a milestone in moving from designing for others to designing for herself.

Featuring music by the Sunderland-based punk band Slalom D
- and the story behind the women bombers known as the 'Night Witches' who inspired the track '588'.

Our artists and creatives featured in the episode:

• Nicole Saenchan - Footwear & Accessories Designer
• Fe Duncan - Illustrator, Writer, & Lyricist
• Ru'A Ahmad - Animation and Games Art Student
• Kosti Tsapanidis - Performing Arts Student

More about ArtyParti:

• Our website - www.artyparti.com
• Bluesy - @ArtyParti
• Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
• A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Danielle Chamberlin - Watercolour Artist
• Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Sounds and Sister Shack
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist
• Angela Sandwith - Mixed-Media Artist
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist

Six artists & creatives from our first ‘Show & Tell’ event at Port Independent “step up to the microphone” to share their projects and practice.

Hear original writing by mixed media Sarah Drummond, who wrote a 100-line poem for her grandmother's birthday, and the opening extract from cyberpunk novel 'Joy-Land' by speculative fiction writer Stephen McGowan.

Enjoy original musical composition fresh from a new release by DJ and music producer Rafał Marzec, a unique take on self-portraiture which incorporates concentric circles by Julie Easton,  musings and recommendations from Albert Bennett-Cowell as he passed around his many sketchbooks, and Danielle Chamberlin's journey into artwork through her paintings at Kerry Cooke's classes at 'The Art Room'.

Together, we discuss the therapeutic and restorative practices of art, the benefits of procrastination within a hectic life balance, and our plans for the future as artists & creatives

Our artists and creatives featured in the episode:

• Danielle Chamberlin
• Sarah Drummond
• Stephen McGowan
• Albert Bennett-Cowell
• Julie Easton
• Rafał Marzec

More about ArtyParti:

• Our website - www.artyparti.com
• X - @ArtyParti
• Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
• A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Danielle Chamberlin - Watercolour Artist
• Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Sounds and Sister Shack
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist
• Angela Sandwith - Mixed-Media Artist
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist

“Bring a book, leave with a book - book swap.” Hosted by James Proctor at Pop Recs, hear a community readers, writers, and book enthusiasts gather together to swap books with each other, sight unseen. Featuring readings by writers Iain Rowan and James Whitman.

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.com
Twitter - @ArtyParti
Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Sounds and Sister Shack, based in Newcastle
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland

ArtyParti's website and upcoming "Speed Arting" event, hosted by curator Michaela Wetherell, are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.

From writing to production, from acting to sound design, five students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting degree at the University of Sunderland share their experience of making short audio dramas in only a week.

Hear the behind-the-scenes process in the creation of four audio dramas;

• The Tale of Mark - The journey of a lost kitten, and the family who he grows to love. Written & produced by Endurance Idowu and Adam Jackson.

• GASP - A story of betrayal, and the five stages of grief. Written & produced by Dom Brown, Hope Lynes, and Jack Murphy.

• Daycare Debacle - It’s playtime. But rumour around the daycare is that there’s a new kid in town. Written & produced by Sean Michael and Daniel Russell.

• Who’s Sane? - A girl named Sara applies for a job. But is it just about the job, or a cry for help? Written & produced by Maryam Almahameed and Shaun Boyle.

Feel ancient vibrations and dive into local North East history, in this ethereal sound art project; interwoven gorgeous cappella harmonies, loop pedals, and environmental sound recordings. Meet its creator, pivoting their craft - singer songwriter, and half of duo YUMA, Shannon Pearl.

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.com
Twitter - @ArtyParti
Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland

ArtyParti's website and upcoming "Speed Arting" event, hosted by curator Michaela Wetherell, are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.

Reflect back on 2022, and look ahead to 2023, with seven members of our artistic & creative community:

Caligo - Visual Artist
- "The feeling of collaborating with other artists, and then seeing my work on a gallery wall... An experience that I'm hoping to have more in the future.... I found my mind churning new ideas again.... I feel like my inspiration and creative drive have been re-ignited."

Ken Devine - Artist / Owner of Frederick Street Gallery
- "I want to evolve, I need to evolve as an artist... So for 2023, I'll continue my ongoing quest to agitate the artistic waters of stagnation as I chase that elusive, magical dancing light, colour, and painterliness that this artist in particular craves."

Glenda Young - Best-Selling Author
- "I'm a best-selling author, and I've waited all of my life to say that... My hopes and dreams for 2023 will be to calm down a little it, to have a quieter year. I've been very busy, which is fantastic, and I continue to write, but I just want to take a breather and enjoy the success a little."

Kathryn Barnett - Director of Regeneration North East / Producer / Artist
- "So what has 2022 taught us? Sadly, discrimination is still a major problem - not just for disabled people, but for all minority groups... We don't get up in the morning to win prizes, it's because we love what we do as artists, and we believe in its outcomes."

Jo Howell - Photographic Artist
- "Our world is seemingly on fire... Luckily we weren't affected too badly by the pandemic personally, apart from career wise. I hope 2023 means that we can look forward to some really really awesome stuff. Not only just for me, but for everybody."

Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack CIC / Founder of Sister Sounds / DJ Awkward Black Woman
- "2022 has just been beautiful chaos with all the things I have done so far, but I'm really proud of [our queer safe-space night] Bend & Shake. It seems to be a space that everyone has needed... And next year, 2023, I plan to make it even bigger and better."

Lyn Killeen - Contemporary Fine Artist / Participatory Arts Facilitator
- "I really am focusing on arts for health, and planning on starting a new programme which is therapeutic, and introducing some wellbeing techniques using instruments and workshops in nature, such as in forests on the beach, and I'm really excited about that."

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.com
Twitter - @ArtyParti
Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland

ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.

Today, three creatives who use artificial intelligence as part of their practice in different ways; Odette Johnson, Tyrone Santiago, and Phil Christopher. We discussed some of the challenges affecting artists as A.I. technologies improve - including copyright, ownership, and the potential loss of income that artists might face if numbers of commissions suffer.

As a Digital Marketing Specialist, Phil leads an A.I. art competition named 'A.I.A.V.A.' - he's forged a supportive online community around this initiative, inviting digital artists to respond to regular prompts. Click here to see more.

Odette Johnson, primarily a sound and music artist who utilises found sound and electronic music in her practice, has been experimenting recently with A.I. software as an iterative part of her process when it comes to visual art, including the Bird Jammin' piece as part of the current #VinylOutcry exhibition at Hills Arts Centre.

And Tyron Santiago, who is currently studying his final year of BA Animation and Games Art at the University of Sunderland, is working on a critical dissertation which investigates the negative impacts that A.I. might post to artists and to the arts world.

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.com
Twitter - @ArtyParti
Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland

ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.

Only three minutes to share your work to an audience of programmers, artists, and creatives. Join us and meet a whole range of people working in arts in the North East - quick-fire!

Today’s episode of ArtyParti was recorded on Monday 14th November, in the Fire Station venue in Sunderland city centre, where a gathering of artists and creatives - and events coordinators and programmers across festivals and venues - was taking place.

The event in question - the North East Exchange - hosted by Annie Rigby, Artistic Director of Unfolding Theatre, and Humira Imitaz, Assistant producer at ARC Stockton, and trustee with Curious Arts.

Featuring 3-minute presentations by:

1. Steven Blackshaw - Project Coordinator, The Six Twenty
2. Emily Wallace - Director, Sunderland Ballet CIC
3. Vicky Tate - Drama Facilitator, Ema Lea - Film Worker, Twisting Ducks Theatre Company
4. Juliet Hardy - Artistic Director, and Holly Gallagher - Creative Programmes Officer, Stockton International Riverside Festival
5. Christine Lee - General Manager, and Helen Coker Wyatt - Artistic Programme, The Exchange Theatre
6. Darren Holmes - Singer/Songwriter / Artist Support Network
7. Ste Dunn - Director, Northern Pride / Freelance Creative Producer
8. Izaak Gledhill - Immersive Theatre Maker
9. Julie Noble - Author / Writer
10. Fiona Martin - Deputy Director (Learning and Participation), The Customs House
11. Kieran Barker - Actor / Director / Theatre Maker
12. Kate Lynch - Director, Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
13. Rob Jones - Singer/Guitarist - Driven Serious
14. Sarah Churlish - Programme Manager, Theatre Hullabaloo
15. Lily Horgan and Charlie Dunne - Meta4 Dance Company

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.com
Twitter - @ArtyParti
Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers:

• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland

ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.

Dive into the process behind the curation of Iona Stock's pottery collection 'Pots In Space', and explore the potential of mutual relationships between heritage sites and emerging artists.

Featuring:
Iona Stock, Ceramic Artist
Michaela Wetherell, Freelance Curator
Lily Daniels, Participant and Engagement Officer, 17 Nineteen

At the Hills Arts Centre in Sunderland, a once-loved former bookshop turned re-opened multi-use arts centre, three artists took on the opportunity of becoming first-time co-curators. Together, Caligo, Sophie, and Jay created the #VinylOuctcry exhibition - bringing together the work of audio and visual artists, and creating new responsive pieces. On this episode of ArtyParti, you can listen to the work of some of those audio artists, and hear about the experience; featuring visual artist Caligo and audio producer Lottie Steele.