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The Spark
By Jenny EllisArts
The Spark episodes
- Curation and the Frist Art Museum with Michael J. EwingWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, we're joined by Michael J. Ewing, an associate curator from the Frist Art Museum, to talk about his work on some of the Frist's newest shows and what goes into making a museum welcoming and engaging to all who enter. Specifically, the exhibitions "David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship" and "Kindred Spirits: Intergenerational Forms of Expression, 1966–1999," both of which are on view until June 1, 2025.Find more about the Frist, its exhibits, and events at https://fristartmuseum.org/Join us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola1 hr 6 min
- D&D at NPL: Teen EditionWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, following up on last month's discussion of tabletop roleplaying games at the library, we're joined by Andrew Palmer to discuss running D&D for teens, the relationship between tabletop and video roleplaying games, and making compelling stories for an audience via actual play podcast.Watch Overdue Adventures' preview episode on NPL's Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9X_Dk9lG5IFind RPG programming and much more on NPL's events page:https://events.library.nashville.org/Join us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola58 min
- D&D at NPLWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, we're joined by Haylee and Beck—who run Dungeons and Dragons programs at the library—to talk about the appeal of tabletop roleplaying games, their experiences playing them, and the values these games can instill in players of any age.Find NPL's D&D programs and much more at https://events.library.nashville.orgJoin us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola48 min
- Puppetry with Wishing Chair ProductionsWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, we're joined by members of NPL's Wishing Chair Productions to discuss all things puppetry and the history of this decades-old partnership between puppeteers and your local library system.Find out more about Wishing Chair Productions and their shows at https://library.nashville.org/wishing-chair-productionsJoin us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey FrevolaMembers of NPL's Wishing Chair Productions to discuss all things puppetry1 hr 1 min
- Music with Jesse PeckWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, we're joined by multi-instrumentalist and composer Jesse Peck to discuss the relationship between a creator and their work and music of all sorts.Find Jesse's music on Bandcamp https://harnesstheyabyss.bandcamp.com/track/playgroundAnd find his work with Flummox at https://linktr.ee/flummoxofficialJoin us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola49 min
- Ceramics with Alexie SmithWelcome back to The Spark, NPL's podcast about art and creativity.Today, we're joined by Alexie Smith--pottery instructor, warehouse manager, and kiln repair specialist at the Clay Lady's Campus--to discuss the hands-on creativity of ceramics.Find out more at https://theclaylady.com/Join us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola54 min
- Novelette BooksellersWelcome to NPL's new podcast all about art and creativity—The Spark!On this inaugural episode, we're joined by Jordan and Deezy, the co-owners of Novelette Booksellers in East Nashville, to talk about problem-solving and community-building through books and small business.Find out more at https://www.novelettebooksellers.com/ or find them on Instagram @novelettebooksellersJoin us for The Spark every third Thursday!Theme song by Joey Frevola49 min
- Coming Soon The SparkFrom Nashville Public Library, we’re here to talk about the triumphs and tribulations, the joy of creativity in all its forms, and the enjoyment of appreciating the creations of others and the connections they make. All those things that light something up in you…that give you The Spark.1 min
About The Spark
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Creativity is a deeply human practice. For as long as people have existed, they’ve been telling stories, making pictures, singing songs. And for just as long, they’ve brought joy to those around them.…
Libraries are repositories of creativity and places where community can flourish. From Nashville Public Library, we’re here to talk about the triumphs and tribulations, the joy of creativity in all its forms, and the enjoyment of appreciating the creations of others and the connections they make. All those things that light something up within you, that give you The Spark.