Embrace the Mess

Atlanta's artist community pulled up and saved the day. Gavin and Paras discuss shooting the music video with the help of local muralists, art venues, storyboard artists and more.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at [email protected]:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com.Sound Design & Score:Brent Busby

Paras and Gavin talk with Emma Satterfield, re:imagine/ATL alumni who served as first assistant director on the Know Your Worth music video and teacher’s assistant throughout the program. Emma shares her perspective on living in the same neighborhood as Forrest Hill Academy, and working with teens as a young filmmaker. Her father Scott joins the conversation and discusses his decades of experience as a Grip in the Southeast.Emma is a young photographer and filmmaker, you can follow her ...

Paras and Gavin talk with Jessica Helfrecht, executive director of MINT Gallery. MINT Gallery was founded to serve and highlight emerging artists. Jessica shares the importance of saying “yes”, giving back as a business model, and encouraging experimental art.Find out more about MINT Gallery at mintatl.org and instagram.com/mintatl. MINT is proud to be the first W.A.G.E.-Certified organization in Georgia, committed to paying artists a living wage.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.co...

Paras and Gavin talk with Dustin Bolton, a contract media artist and graphic novelist. Discussion highlights include being a passive consumer vs an active creator, creative career opportunities for youth, and the ideal environment to develop creative discipline.Find out more about Dustin and see his work at http://www.dualbo.com/ and instagram.com/dus10. His first graphic novel, Kudzu: Heart of the Mountain, will be released soon.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail...

Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at [email protected]:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.com.Sound Design & Score:Brent Busby

Paras and Gavin talk with Fabian Williams, aka Occasional Superstar, an Atlanta muralist creating political and socially relevant contemporary art. Discussion highlights include Fabian’s personal constitution for success, the journey from working in the corporate world to independent artist, and his insights on becoming a mentor for the next generation.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at [email protected]:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 n...

Paras and Gavin talk with Malika Whitley, CEO & Founder of ChopArt, an arts organization for teens experiencing homelessness. Discussion highlights include one thing to not do when working with teens, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the importance of self care while doing this work. We look back on the experience of collaborating with ChopArt to recruit dancers for the Know Your Worth music video.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comme...

Paras gets a letter regarding the beat, sending the project back to square one. Before Paras and Gavin can tell the teens, a conflict breaks out over how much work has happened versus how much is expected. Our Executive Director, Kimberlin Bolton, steps in to connect with the teens and show them what can happen when you step up the challenge and take pride in your role. We talk with Kimberlin about creating opportunities for young artists, and how to be resourceful while pursuing your dreams....

Conflict arises when it comes time to edit the lyrics. Everyone gets to record at The New School. With the song recorded, it’s time to begin producing a music video. The team must decide between doing something easy, or stepping up the stakes to create something amazing.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or etmpod.com. You can e-mail us questions and comments at [email protected]:imagine/ATL is a 510(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax deductible. Support this work at reimagineatl.co...