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

Today we engage in a meaningful conversation with Matthew Reeds, the Deputy Director of Baltimore Homecoming—an organization mobilizing accomplished Baltimoreans worldwide to spark new collaborations and investments in Baltimore's future.

In this episode, we explore:

• Matthew's background and commitment to philanthropy and doing good in Baltimore, driven by his pride as a lifetime Baltimorean and alumnus of Morgan State University and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute...

Engage in this compelling conversation with Devin Wilkins, Baltimore native and founder of Meeting Where You Are (MWYA), a transformative mentorship program aimed at reducing youth recidivism ????️.

Inside the Episode:

????️ Explore Devin's deep-rooted connection to Baltimore and how his upbringing influenced his commitment to community outreach and mentorship.

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Violeta Ayala, an exceptional artist who merges technology, storytelling, and culture to create riveting narratives. Violeta is a pioneer in filmmaking and a vocal advocate for her Quechua heritage. Her groundbreaking work redefines the art scene, filmmaking, storytelling, and technology. They discuss Violeta's film, La Lucha, which will have its world premiere at the Black Star Film Festival in Philadelphia...

Meet Set Hernandez, a filmmaker and community organizer who uses their platform to amplify the voices of the underrepresented. Set, a queer, undocumented immigrant with roots from Bicol, Philippines, shares their unique perspective on filmmaking and advocacy. They provide a behind-the-scenes look into their film, "Unseen," which will premiere at the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia...

I am thrilled to engage in a captivating conversation with our next guest, an extraordinary multi-faceted creator who has established a profound impact in the realm of art and self-expression. He creates abstract art using bold colors, shapes, and textures. Please welcome Santos Shelton!

Join us as we discuss:

• An inspiring podcast episode that delves into the creative world of Santos Shelton, an artist whose love for anime and comic books ignited his passion for art...

We are thrilled to have a distinguished guest for the second time Qrcky, a Baltimore-based artist. Delve into his early influences, including iconic figures like Bob Ross and Chuck Jones, and explore how his art serves as a therapeutic outlet. Quirky's remarkable and diverse body of work reflects a unique fusion of Afrofuturism and personal experiences, often exploring themes of freedom, depth, and dimension...

Meet Devin & Unique Robinson. Unique is a poet, performer, and professor who directed the film Decisions II (Check out Unique's first interview). While Devin is a film star, producer, and writer who also starred in and wrote Decisions II.

This episode takes a deep look at:

• How Unique and Devin made a remarkable transition from poetry and music backgrounds to the world of filmmaking, unraveling their artistic journey and the motivations behind it...

Today our guest is Michelle Gomez, a life and business coach for women artists. She is a multi-passionate artist herself, with a background in art, writing, and teaching. Michelle is dedicated to helping women artists become entrepreneurs without sacrificing their mental health. She is also the founder of the Mental Wealth Network, a membership program that focuses on supporting neurodivergent women artists...

Meet our esteemed guests M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter. The directors and producers behind the documentary film "Carpet Cowboys." They have worked together for many years, with M Emily and Noah specializing in cinematography and Riel as the producer. They are part of Memory, a production company that focuses on artist-driven films...

Sam Bowler is a sculptor, technologist, and writer, as well as the founder of Culturalyst. He is passionate about building a future that takes care of artists and believes that art is a pathway that leads to self-discovery and connection with others. Sam's work with Culturalyst focuses on creating digital infrastructure to make it easier to find and support artists in cities across the country...