19 episodes
Threads: The Art Exchange Threads: The Art Exchange
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4.6 • 10 Ratings
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Threads: The Art Exchange is a podcast and platform serving as a creative safe space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and creatives. We are rooted in community and seek to share our experiences, knowledge, and creativity. We interview a variety of creatives including but not limited to artists, curators, teachers, art collectors, and art directors on our podcast along with featuring more on our social media platforms.We offer our listeners and viewers perspectives on collaboration, culture, and insight into the art world through a BIPOC lens. We challenge the traditional art world norms by taking an unconventional path for our art careers and creating community through art. Threads: The Art Exchange launched in 2023 by artist Alea Brown and contemporary art professional Sydney Frakes. Follow us on Instagram: @threadsartexchange
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Divine Artistic Expression
On episode 8, we interview writer, educator, and fiber artist Fatema Haque who discusses the importance of documenting the Bangladeshi American community in Michigan through her hand embroidered portraits and the meditative healing practice of embroidery.
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In Art We Trust: When Art Meets Activism
On this episode we discuss art that addresses injustice and how it has impacted BIPOC communities, culture, and the world at large.
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Art: The Healing Elements That Go Unspoken
On episode 6, we interview artist Marwa Hachem who discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the role art has played in her motherhood journey, art’s healing nature and the her passion for depicting and sustaining a feminine presence in the art world.
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Familial Touchstones
On episode 5, we interview fiber artist Meli Bandera who discusses expanding their family’s legacy through fiber art by blending their Mexican culture with contemporary practices.
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The Tale of BIPOC Animation
You rarely hear about BIPOC artists contributions to the world of animation. On this episode, we discuss the history of animation, including BIPOC artists who helped create some of Disney’s and Pixar’s most beloved films. Additionally, we shed light on current initiatives that support aspiring animators.
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Old School Painter’s, Painter
On episode 3, we sit down with artist Cydney Camp to discuss the power oil paint holds when depicting the black figure.
Customer Reviews
Loving this podcast!
Sydney and Alea are a breath of fresh air! I love their support of the BIPOC art community and the friendship that these two women have. Thank you for sharing your stories and encouraging artists to be bold just by being themselves!
Really insightful!
This is great podcast! I like how they focus on artists of color and give them a place to speak on their background. The artist spotlights are also really interesting. Looking forward to hearing more.
Good podcast
Really showcases artist of color and shows how art is such a great way to convey messaging about intention and history. The host are engaging and provide a voice to their guest. I don’t come from an artist background but feel like I can listen and know what’s going on.