SPEAK

In this episode of Season 3 of SPEAK, Debbie and fin speak to Anna Coulombe about her life, stories and her artwork.

Dreams, Fashion, Art is a SPEAK episode that explores joy and passions led by artist Alyssa Wylie.

Collaborating with Alyssa, Chris Binkowski, also known as “Bucko,” offers music compositions using AI and digital scoring skills, inspired by her words.

BEING Studio and SPEAK gratefully acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa for this season.

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

This episode follows BEING Studio artist, Elizabeth Langan, as she shares her passion for the arts. Elizabeth shares her love for fan art, photography, drawing, painting, passions and community.

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

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View more of Ashley's artwork here: ⁠https://beingstudio.ca/artist/ashley-hiscott/

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Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

In this last episode of Season 2 of SPEAK, Rachel and Fin invite guests to talk about the role of H’Art/BEING Studio in Ontario over the past 20 years. They talk to professor Michael Orsini (University of Ottawa) about the changes in disability rights since the beginning of BEING. Professor Eliza Chandler (Ryerson University) also talks about the importance of having access to a disability arts archive.

You will also hear the voice of Bucko, whom you might recognize as one of the musicians that partnered with SPEAK this season. Bucko and Fin talk about what “disability arts” mean to them and how making art as a disabled person is very complex.

See the podcast artwork here: ⁠https://beingstudio.ca/speak/world-builders/

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Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

This episode marks the first half of a two-part mini-series on the evolution of BEING Studio over the past 20 years. This part focuses on late artist Irene Beck and the storytelling power of art. Artists come together to react to and remember Irene’s art.

See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/irene-beck-sidekick/

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Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

Meet Bella Bowes, a painter and writer who shares her life with her two dogs, Gertie and Polkadot. Bella feels a strong connection to animals and nature. In this episode, we can hear her passionate reflections both in her conversation with Rachel and in excerpts of her writing over the years.

See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/bella-bowes-gertie-and-polkadot/

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Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

Doug Garrow is a funny guy. If you don’t believe him, ask his friends or look at his art. His jokes shine through and his sunny attitude is guaranteed to lift your mood.

See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/doug-garrow-funny-guy/

View more of Doug's artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/artist/doug-garrow/

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Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

Claire comes from a long line of artists and she is proud to carry on the family tradition. In this episode, she talks about her travels and how they inspire her to be creative. She explains her desire to be famous and accepted as she is.

At Claire’s request, Rachel is providing some audio captioning to help listeners understand Claire’s speech. If you want to listen to the episode without the voice-over, go to www.beinghome.ca/speak.

See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/claire-nedzela-traveling-the-world-with-claire/

View more of Claire's artwork here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beingstudio.ca/artist/claire-nedzela/

Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show!

Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.

This episode is a little different. It features Sharlene Cooney, a multi-disciplinary non-speaking artist. Debbie and Rachel worked with Sharlene and her support carer Linda Daly to write what Sharlene wanted to express. Then, storyteller Kim Kilpatrick was entrusted with reading Sharlene’s words.

You will not hear Sharlene speak today, but it is her voice and this is her podcast.

See the podcast artwork here: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/sharlene-cooney-communicating-artfully/

View more of Sharlene's artwork here: ⁠⁠⁠https://beingstudio.ca/artist/sharlene-cooney/⁠

Please like and follow SPEAK on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others discover the show!

Learn more about BEING Studio on our ⁠website⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://beingstudio.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow BEING Studio on Facebook at Being Arts Studio, on Instagram @beingstudio_ott, and on Twitter @beingstudioott

BEING Studio is a diverse community of artists with developmental disabilities. At BEING, artists have access to the space, the tools, and the representation to create and commercialize their visual art and creative writing.