Art is more than a creative outlet or something to study in art history. Art is a catalyst for self-improvement, a tool for understanding the human spirit, and a way to find your path. Through reflections, art conversations, and in-depth explorations of artworks, this podcast might just change your life.
Join your host, Cindy Ingram—the founder of Art Class Curator, the Curated Connections Library, and the Art and Self Connection Circle—as she dives into deep conversation with podcast guests centered around the life-giving connection found in works of art.
Art and Self is both an art and a self development podcast about using art as a way to find your truth, know yourself, and discover the path you were meant to walk in life. Remember, the most important part of an artwork is you.
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Death and Life: Observations of Gustav Klimt’s Artwork with Madalyn (Part 1)
Today, I'm excited to try a brand new type of episode where I have art conversations with other people and talk about favorite pieces of art, personal connections to art, and what drew us to the world of art. For my first guest, I've brought on one of my best friends...
Rebellious Silence: Shirin Neshat’s Cultural Gift Captured in Her Visual Art
Today, I'm here with Jennifer Easterling who is another wonderful staff member of Art Class Curator. She writes lessons for our membership at Curated Connections Library and our curriculums. In this episode, she's chosen Shirin Neshat's Rebellious Silence for our...
Arguing with a Van Gogh Gatekeeper to Make Art Accessible to All
I rarely comment about the Internet, but sometimes I have to speak up when something bumps up against my values. This impromptu episode is brought to you by a little argument about Van Gogh I got into online. I realized I had some really strong feelings that I...
Looking At Art As A Spiritual Practice
If you've been following us for a while, what we do here at Art Class Curator is much deeper than art appreciation or history. Appreciating art is great, but it gives off the vibe of being better than you and puts up a divide between the art and those who can enjoy...
46: Art in Times of Stress
The whole world in one big ball of stress and anxiety as coronavirus continues to spread. Let's talk about how we can use art to deal with all of this. This episode was part of the Art Class Curator before we rebranded to Art and Self. <span...
44: Our Faces Tell the Tale: How We Experience Art
Have you ever wondered how Mona Lisa was feeling? Or wanted to know what your students were thinking when they look at art? Discover the emotions behind Mona Lisa's smile, learn how long the average person looks at an artwork in a museum, and much more as I talk to...
42: Creating Magic with Joan Marie
In this episode, I'm joined by Joan Marie. Joan is a former art teacher who now creates personal power portraits for her clients. We discuss Joan's educational obstacles, her creative process for each personal power portrait, and the importance of living and teaching...
34: A Tale of Two Monets: Moving Beyond “Art Appreciation”
In this episode, Cindy comes to the realization that exposing students to works of art is not for the end goal of "appreciation." It is much, much bigger than that. Where is the passion, the delight, the wonder, the heart-pounding experience with art? Where is...
33: Why Art Matters
In this episode of the Art Class Curator podcast, Cindy talks about why art matters and what makes art connection so very important for our students and for the world. From creating more connected and empathetic humans, to understanding and connecting with the past,...