Creating Portland

We have a crackling conversation with writer and organizer Sossity Chiricuzio this week. In this interview, we get into the necessity of safe queer spaces, the importance of making events accessible to everyone, and the need to de-center white perspectives in the future of portland art. Get ready to get chills y’all!

You can check out Sossity Chiricuzio’s work at:

http://Sossitywrites.com

http://Dirtyqueer.com

@sossitywrites

@dirtyqueerjournal

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

This week we get nostalgic with high-energy guest Max Voltage! We discuss growing up in the Portland queer art scene, the ways in which Portland art has changed over the past decades, and the triumphs and challenges of producing new and original events in our city. Tune in for this local icon!

You can check out Max Voltage’s work at:

http://maxvoltagepdx.com

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

Our guest today is a freelance creative in Portland best known for their incredible murals. Guest, Eat Cho, discusses the ways Portland as a whole values the artistic process, the independence and collaboration involved in creating commissioned pieces, and how they want to use their artistic expression to uplift the Black experience for the next generation. It’s a crackling episode y’all!

You can check out Eat Cho’s work at:

http://eatcho.com

@eatcho on Instagram

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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@creatingpdx on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook

This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

This episode we’re honest about the realities of the literary arts scene in Portland with writer and performer Nastashia Minto. We discuss the power of vulnerability, valuing perspectives you may not resonate with, and practical strategies to make Portland’s art scene more inclusive of BIPOC artists. Check it out!

You can find Nastashia Minto at:

@nastashia_minto on Instagram

Nastashia Minto on Facebook

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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@creatingpdx on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook

This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

Today we’re taking a deep dive into the literary world of theatre criticism with guest TJ Acena. Listen as we discuss criticism as art, the state of artistic journalism, and the importance of political leadership and policy in the preservation of Portland’s live theatre scene. It’s jam-packed y’all! 

You can find TJ Acena at:

http://tjacena.com

@ihavequalities on Twitter 

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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@creatingpdx on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook

This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

On this episode of Creating Portland we take a deep dive into telling relevant stories, the problematic parts of the portland theatre scene, and artists’ responsibility to garner community support with local stage, film, and voice actor Enrique E. Andrade.

You can find Enrique E. Andrade at:

www.lavozde.com

@piceea on Instagram 

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

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This is our first duo episode! We have the creative team of Jen Rowe and Brandon Woolley on here to discuss opening a theatre company during a pandemic, community partnerships, and pushing boundaries.  

You can find The Theatre Co at:

thetheatreco.org

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

Follow us at:

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This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

#podcast #interview #portland #art #creators #portlandart #artist #oregon #theatre #thetheatreco #foundspace #podcastplay #themoors #vinegartom #community #partnerships 

This episode is features queer musican and writer Stephan Nance in a fascinating interview about the beauty of birds and the important impacts of abundance vs. scarcity mindsets. Take a listen to this expansive perspective!

You can find Stephan Nance at:

www.stephannance.com

@stephannance on Instagram

www.patreon.com/stephannance

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

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This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

#podcast #interview #portland #art #creators #portlandart #artist #oregon #musician #birds #birdtwitter #birding #songs #album #abundance #scarcity #mindfulness #community #feministbirding 

This episode is packed with a passionate perspective on the Portland art landscape with filmmaker and painter Betty Alcaraz! She and host Pearson Kunz discuss existence as creation, the censorship of “political” art, and creating communal spaces for BIPOC artists in our city. Check out this much-needed reflection for Portland artists!

You can find Betty Alcaraz at:

@bettyboomboom67 on Instagram

Also check out:

@joopjoop.creative on Instagram

@portlandstreetartalliance on Instagram

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

Follow us at:

http://creatingpdx.com

@creatingpdx on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook

This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

#podcast #interview #portland #art #creators #filmmaker #oregonfilm #film #portlandart #artist #oregon #muralist #painter #streetart #tamales #blacktranslivesmatter 

Here is another exciting episode where we talk about small moments with big impacts, specific storytelling with universal themes, and the importance of integrating artistic mediums with award-winning playwright and screenwriter Dan Kitrosser! Prepare to be inspired!

You can find Dan Kitrosser at:

http://dankitrosser.com

This podcast is hosted by Pearson Kunz and produced by Charles Thompson III

Follow us at:

http://creatingpdx.com

@creatingpdx on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook

This podcast was produced by:

Wolf & Thunder Productions - http://wolfandthunder.com

Golden Pride Productions - http://goldenprideproductions.com

#podcast #interview #portland #art #creators #filmmaker #oregonfilm #film #portlandart #artist #oregon #screenwriter #playwright #awardwinning #teachingartist #wetheanimals #nyc #artistrepretorytheatre #portlandcenterstage