Truth In This Art Podcast - Your Source for Conversations with Artists, Innovators, Creatives & Cultural Leaders

Ariel Cavalcante Foster is a Brazilian-American artist, consultant, and edge worker based in Baltimore and DC. Her practice includes printmaking, installation, painting, sound, video, and performance. She is also an inclusion strategist, consultant, and facilitator, and has recently received training in holistic healing practices.

Ariel discusses her background and early experiences that shaped her creative practice...

Meet Alana: A Unique Blend of Photojournalist and Model. Dive into an enlightening episode of The Truth In This Art podcast as host Rob Lee engages in an intriguing conversation with Alana...

Ari Pluznik is a musician, songwriter, and mindfulness teacher. He is the lead singer, songwriter, and music director of Ari and the Buffalo Kings, a band that combines world folk traditions and acoustic instruments to create a unique and introspective sound.

Ari shares his journey as a musician and mindfulness teacher. He discusses his early creative interests, the formation of the band, and the inspiration behind their music...

Dominique 'Domo' Arce is an illustrator based in Juarez, Mexico, with a passion for character design. He started drawing at a young age, inspired by his older brother who was into comics. Dominique lost interest in illustration for a while but rediscovered his love for it in 2010. Since then, he has been honing his skills and even started his own streetwear brand called the Antagonist Club.

Dominique shares his journey into illustration and character design...

Meet Robert Witkowski: Creative Director of WHERE Y'AT Magazine. Join us on an enlightening episode of The Truth In This Art podcast as host Rob Lee engages with Robert, a dynamic professional at the helm of a prominent magazine.

In this episode, Robert shares:

• His journey and experiences as the Creative Director of a leading magazine.
• The mission of WHERE Y'AT Magazine and its role in New Orleans' arts and culture scene...

TJ Smith: Retired Police Commander, Crisis Communications Expert, and Dedicated Public Servant. Join us on The Truth In This Art podcast as host Rob Lee engages in a conversation with TJ Smith, a seasoned professional with a rich background in law enforcement, crisis management, and public service. Explore TJ's journey through his extensive career and his transition into the realm of communications, where he continues to make a positive impact on the community...

Engage in a captivating conversation with Monica Alford, the Director of Media for United Fray and Editor-in-Chief of District Fray Magazine.

About District Fray:

District Fray is a local magazine providing a vibrant source of lifestyle and entertainment news to Washingtonians via a monthly print and digital publication...

In this captivating episode of "The Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee engages in an insightful conversation with William Hanley, a journalist, critic, and Editor-in-chief at Dwell Magazine. Together, they explore the fascinating intersections of creativity, sustainability, and diversity in the world of design journalism...

Meet James Oliver,  the founder of the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia.

James shares:

• His journey as an artist, from abstract to figurative works.
• His inspirations and the process behind his art.
• The origins of James Oliver Gallery and its effect on Philadelphia's art scene.

Don't miss this conversation with a real pioneer in the art world.

Image courtesy of Create! Magazine...

Engage with creative minds to uncover their inspiring stories. This episode features a conversation with Ada Pinkston, a multimedia artist, educator, and cultural organizer born in New York.

Ada enlightens us on:

• Her unique journey as an artist.
• The way her art explores the intersection of imagined histories and socio-political realities on our bodies.
• How she stays creative and innovative in her field...