• Baltimore Critters
    13
    Jan

    Finding Your Spark During COVID, CTL ALT DELETE

    Chapter 3 “It only takes a spark, to get a fire going/ and soon all those around / will warm up in it’s glowing.  That’s how it is with God’s love, blah blah blah blah blah, pass it on.” I am not a religious person; in fact, my beliefs venture into Bill Maher territory.  That […]

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  • Jean LaVelle's Hopkins Hospital Baltimore
    11
    Dec

    Jean LaVelle: It’s Always Sunny in Baltimore (AUDIO ONLY)

    I continue our discussion about art and creativity with one of my favorite people: my Aunt, Jean LaVelle.   A Baltimore folk artist,  Aunt Jean sees the world differently, and through her art, brings her joyous visions to life. During a time when COVID is rampaging, and many face the holidays in isolation — Aunt Jean’s […]

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  • Jean LaVelle's Hopkins Hospital Baltimore
    11
    Dec

    Jean LaVelle: It’s always sunny in Baltimore (Video)

    I continue our discussion about art and creativity with one of my favorite people: my Aunt, Folk Artist Jean LaVelle. Aunt Jean sees the world differently, and through her art, brings her joyous visions to life. During a time when COVID is rampaging, and many face the holidays in isolation -- Aunt Jean's upbeat world view is a shot of Vitamin D.

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  • Allison Fomich uses nature to inspire her jewelry
    26
    Nov

    Allison Fomich: The At of the Pivot (audio)

     Join US Event Photos owner Mike Gatty as he talks the business of art with jewelry designer Allison Fomich.  They discuss how COVID has impacted the Baltimore art community,  dive into her jewelry design and creation business, and how everything ties together in this heart felt interview with the owner of Tiger Lilly.  If you're an artist trying to stay in business during COVID-19, you don't want to miss this talk.  

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  • Artwork by Shelley Brown
    13
    Nov

    Allowing Your Weirdness: Shelley Brown AUDIO ONLY

    Join Podcast host Mike Gatty in an in-depth discussion with artist, wellness coach, and author Shelley Brown! Shelley's overriding life rule is to allow your weirdness, and explains: "Life is a freight town, on a roller coaster, straight down a rabbit hole. The only trick is when to get off." Shelley talks about how feminism influences her work, her upcoming book The Glue is Drying Weird Girl Adventures and her work as a mindfulness coach.

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  • Artwork by Shelley Brown
    13
    Nov

    Allowing Your Weirdness: Shelley Brown (Video)

    Join Podcast host Mike Gatty in an in-depth discussion with artist, wellness coach, and author Shelley Brown! Shelley's overriding life rule is to allow your weirdness, and explains: "Life is a freight town, on a roller coaster, straight down a rabbit hole. The only trick is when to get off." Shelley talks about how feminism influences her work, her upcoming book.

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  • Chalk Night in Patterson Park
    06
    Nov

    Critters, Mandalas, Solstice and Chalk: Martha Simons (Video)

    Host Mike Gatty interviews community organizer and artist Martha (Stella) Simons about her Butchers Hill and Patterson Park outdoor art projects. From Chalk Night to Solstice Windows, Mandala Friday to Chester Street Critters, Martha contributes generously to the heart and soul of our Baltimore community.

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  • Chalk Night in Patterson Park
    06
    Nov

    Critters, Mandalas, Solstice and Chalk: Martha Simons (Audio)

    Join host Mike Gatty as he interviews community organizer and artist Martha Simons about her Butchers Hill and Patterson Park outdoor art projects. From Chalk Night to Solstice Windows, Mandala Friday to Chester Street Critters, Martha contributes generously to the heart and soul of our Baltimore community.

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  • A Baltimore street mural in Patterson Park
    26
    Oct

    New Street Mural in Butchers Hill — Audio Only

    Host and Owner of US Event Photos kicks off the 743 Patterson Park Podcast by interviewing Grant McGuire. A Butchers Hill native, McGuire is unveiling a new street mural on his house painted by Artist Justin Nethercut. Mike explores the background of the mural: including funding, theme, and timing.

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  • 26
    Oct

    New Street Mural in Butchers Hill (Video)

    The first episode for the 743 Patterson Park Neighborhood Podcast features a talk with Butchers Hill resident Grant McGuire about the new street mural painted by Justin Nethercut (Nether). The Butchers Hill neighborhood is in East Baltimore, and is a haven for artists, families, and diverse communities.

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