Teaching Artistry With Courtney J. Boddie

In Episode 46, Act 1: "Warrior Work," Courtney has a very real, very grounded conversation with Tina LaPadula, a warrior for equitable arts education, co-founder of Seattle-based Arts Corps and current Arts Education Manager at the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. At the very beginning of the chat, the tone is set when Tina admits that she, like many of us at this moment, is feeling "a little janky...a little raw." After this exchange, Courtney thanks Tina for bringing this truth into the space, opening a door to a very honest, thoughtful conversation. In this episode, Courtney and Tina make their way through a conversation that examines their personal connection to the word "artistry," tackles themes of social justice, challenging the status quo and disrupting oppressive practices by way of high-quality liberatory arts practices. This conversation takes place at the intersection of creativity, love and justice, and you won't want to miss it!