It often seems that success in the arts means becoming prominent in a big city, or at least moving somewhere that's not a small town in Eastern North Carolina. But for Maximillian Mozingo, a mixed medium artist based out of Kinston, North Carolina, working locally has made a tremendous impact on his life and career. He discusses his connection to the community, how he finds support through programs like SMARTKinston, and why local art matters.

This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.

Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.

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For many, surfboards can be seen as pieces of art more than functional tools. But to shaper Gary Wilson, the functional and craft comes first, and the art is an ever evolving and changing trend that follows. 

Instagram: @kineticsurf
Website: https://kineticsurfdesigns.com/

This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.

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Kevin Spears cares deeply about how his community is represented. Today, Spears is most known for his community organizing and his seat on Wilmington's City Council. But years before any of that, Spears was organizing poetry events to build community and provide a platform to those around him to use their art.

This episode was produced by Christian Green.

Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.

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For most of her childhood on Harkers Island, Abigail Garland didn't think she could become an artist because she couldn't draw. Then, a trip to a museum showed her how much more art could be than lines on canvas. Now, the 18 year old is working to make sure the next generation sees just how much art surrounds them. 

Abigail Garland on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesiL3lQ7YjZqoW5x3su7cg

This episode was produced by Christian Green.

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Covid-19 has affected us in almost every aspect of our lives, and the local film festival industry of coastal North Carolina is no exception. Dan Brawley, Chief Instigating Officer of Cucalorus Film Festival discusses how upcoming festivals like Surfalorus are adapting and responding to the challenges of social distancing, while still trying to share the creative works of local filmmakers.

This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.

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Content Warning: This episode deals with self harm and suicide.

Olivia Stubblefield of Wilmington, NC, has been making art her entire life, but it wasn’t until she reached one of her darkest points that she realized just how much art meant to her. Now, she uses her art and her blog to remind herself and others of how much joy there is to be had in life.

You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bipolarlili/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bipolarlili/

This episode was produced by Christian Green.

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From on set production jobs to higher up creative positions, fewer women hold these jobs in the film industry than men. The gender imbalance in film is a pervasive issue even on a local scale. Filmmaker Erica O'Brien describes her experiences as a woman trying to find her way in the film industry, and how she grew to find her voice and her identity as an artist. O'Brien also explains the story of the group Creative Coven, a network for female filmmakers.

This episode was produced by Elena Hernandez.

Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.

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