SUMMARY

Join me as we explore the vitalities of empowerment in the arts through the experiences of Chris Donoghue. Chris, a multidisciplinary artist and the Media and Communications Manager for Big hART, shares her journey from hip-hop dance to the stage and beyond, shedding light on the work that goes into empowering young people and adults to explore their potential through art. This conversation brings to the fore how we can practice art to challenge common assumptions about who art its made by and who it is for.

Listen in as we unravel the transformative power of community engagement and mentorship in the arts. Chris delves into her work with West Words and Big hART, and how her mentoring has enriched the lives of young people. The joy of fostering connections and the importance of art as education are central to our dialogue, offering a glimpse into the triumphs and trials of balancing a career in the arts with family life. Chris's insights remind us of the value of nurturing creativity to strengthen community.

In this compelling exchange, we also confront complexities of navigating everyday politics within the arts that can exclude and marginalise. Chris reflects on bringing marginalised voices into institutional spaces, and the need for increased access and transparency in the arts, touching on initiatives like Writing Black Australia. Tune in to this critical conversation that underscores the importance of discovering, acknowledging and celebrating the diverse voices that contribute to Australia's artistic ecology.

LINKS

Connect with Chris at https://www.christinadonoghue.com/, https://theblogthatchriswrote.wordpress.com/blog/, @cherokee_flower on Instagram, on Facebook, or LinkedIn

And checkout the work of:

Big hART

West Words

and

Writing Black Australia

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(0:00:00) - Empowering Artists Through Collaboration and Community

(0:20:19) - Empowering Artists Through Community Engagement

(0:30:16) - Decolonial Access and Transparency in Arts

(0:41:49) - Navigating Politics in Arts and Institutions

(0:50:59) - Community, Creativity, and Collaboration

EPISODE KEYWORDS

Arts Work, Collaboration, Community, Empowerment, Mentorship, Decolonization, Inclusion, Diversity, Education, Politics, Arts Institutions, Representation, African American Art in Australia, Cultural Landscape, Youth Disadvantage.

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