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The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, Sustainability

Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists and creative thinkers across the Arts and STEM. We discuss their life, work and artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize, leaders and public figures share real experiences and offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EARTHDAY-ORG, Neil Gaiman, UNESCO, Joyce Carol Oates, Mark Seliger, Acropolis Museum, Hilary Mantel, Songwriters Hall of Fame, George Saunders, The New Museum, Lemony Snicket, Pritzker Architecture Prize, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Galleries, Joe Mantegna, PETA, Greenpeace, EPA, Morgan Library and Museum, and many others.

The interviews are hosted by founder and creative educator Mia Funk with the participation of students, universities, and collaborators from around the world. These conversations are also part of our traveling exhibition.

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“Songwriters create the meaning in people’s lives" - RICK CARNES, President, Songwriters Guild of America - Highlights

May 13, 2021
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RICK CARNES - 
Songwriter & President of the Songwriters Guild of America

May 13, 2021
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Breaking Boundaries in Crime Fiction: SARA PARETSKY on V.I. Warshawski & Shattering Stereotypes - Highlights

May 11, 2021
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SARA PARETSKY - Author & Mystery Writers of America “Grand Master”

May 11, 2021
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Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals & Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion w/ PETA Founder INGRID NEWKIRK - Highlights

May 7, 2021
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INGRID NEWKIRK - Founder & President of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

May 7, 2021
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MIKE DAVIS: Power, Corruption & the Fight for Global Justice w/ MIKE DAVIS - CEO of Global Witness - Highlights

May 4, 2021
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MIKE DAVIS - CEO of Global Witness on Exposing Corruption & Defending the Climate

May 4, 2021
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POETRY & PROSE

Apr 27, 2021
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Behind the Scenes of Iconic Films & TV w/ DAVID RUBIN, Emmy-Winning Casting Director - President, Academy of Motion Pictures - Highlights

Apr 26, 2021