Art of the Rural
Podcast Description
The Art of the Rural podcast highlights the work of individuals & organizations across rural America & Indian Country. Join us for conversations expressing visions and futures across the wide field of non-urban art, culture, and community.Founded in 2010, Art of the Rural is a collaborative arts non-profit organization that works to resource artists & culture bearers to build the field, change narratives, and bridge divides. Learn more and support our work at artoftherural.org
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast embraces a wide range of topics focused on rural arts, community development, and cultural narratives, exemplified by episodes such as Faye Dant's exploration of Black history in Hannibal, MO, and discussions on the impact of art in non-urban settings. Themes like cross-cultural understanding, historical preservation, and community empowerment are prevalent throughout the series.
The Art of the Rural podcast highlights the work of individuals & organizations across rural America & Indian Country. Join us for conversations expressing visions and futures across the wide field of non-urban art, culture, and community.
Founded in 2010, Art of the Rural is a collaborative arts non-profit organization that works to resource artists & culture bearers to build the field, change narratives, and bridge divides. Learn more and support our work at artoftherural.org
This episode was produced in partnership with 5 Plain Questions and Eleven Warrior Arts.
Hosted by Joe Williams, 5 Plain Questions is a podcast that proposes 5 general questions to Native American and Indigenous artists, creators, musicians, writers, movers and shakers, and culture bearers.
Episode Summary
In this episode, meet Marina Cristina “Tina” Tavera, a Minneapolis-based Latinx artist whose work explores the intricate constructions of identity and culture through various artistic mediums.
Throughout her work, Tina examines the complexities of Latinidad within the United States resonates throughout her work, as she utilizes various mediums to challenge conventional narratives around race and culture, while also highlighting how her experiences as a mother have prompted her to reflect on the cultural legacies she wishes to impart to her children.
Tina is also deeply dedicated to her community, particularly through her role at Serpentina Arts, where she advocates for the advancement of Latinx artists.
Resources
- Episode webpage
- Episode transcript
- Maria Cristina Tavera's website, Instagram, and US Latinx Art Forum member page
- Maria Cristina Tavera's ”Casta” series
- Bestario exhibition at Metro State University
- Serpentina Arts
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Art of the Rural is honored to support 5 Plain Questions. We are grateful to individual donors across the country, the Ford Foundation, and Good Chaos for making these conversations possible. Learn more about our work and show your support at artoftherural.org
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