Take an Art Break

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren continue their conversation and discuss how art can help you tap into the emotion you are really feelings. Sometimes we don't know why we're feeling the way we feel or what to name our feeling. Taking an art break can help you discover your own emotions, get comfortable with them, and grow through them.  Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art B...

Send us Fan Mail The day after the 2020 election in the United States, Lisa and Lauren chat about all of the emotions floating around because of it and what you can do to help yourself through a big change in life. Lisa mentions Zozobra, which you can read more about here . Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren discuss a women known as "Naked Athena" who walked in between protesters and federal agents on the 54th consecutive night of protests in Portland, Oregon. You can read more about the event here: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2... Lisa was also reminded of Brené Brown ( https://brenebrown.com/ ) and her quotes about vulnerability. "Staying vulne...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren dive deeper into their discussion about the murals that have popped up on closed and boarded up storefronts due to the COVID19 pandemic and looting during protests in reaction to the murder of George Floyd. In this episode they discuss how making art and sharing your art can make the world a better place and why art is always an essential tool for every society. Li...

Send us Fan Mail In light of current events, Lisa and Lauren discuss how art can advance a social movement. Lauren mentions this image ( https://facebook.com/sarahwillsphoto/photos/a.129251738480721/284389712966922/?type=3&theater ) from Sara Wills Photo ( https://www.facebook.com/sarahwillsphoto ) of a young Black protester holding a sign further explaining what Black Lives Matter means. Here...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren continue their conversation and talk about how art connects neighbors, communities, cities, and the world. But, how can we feel connected to one another during a pandemic that has had us physically isolated? And, even though some communities are starting the slow trickle towards a new normal the feeling of isolation is still present as we wear masks and practice so...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren continue their ongoing and organic conversation about art during times of crisis (as they are currently living through COVID19). This specific question was inspired by the recent article, 9 Issues People Are Bringing Up Most In Therapy During Coronavirus.  During the conversation they share their personal experience with anxiety and several ways you can take an art...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren continue to discuss answers to the question "What happens to art during COVID19?" During this episode, both share some comments received from artists, art makers, and those in the art industry that provided some insight into their current mind sets and operations during this time. During this episode, we mention a few amazing projects like ResiliArt Movem...

Send us Fan Mail What happens to the art world, the working artist, and art making during times of crisis like COVID19? Lisa and Lauren discuss the devastation the current art economy is experiencing, how creativity plays a role in times of trauma, and how those who may not have discovered the power of the art break might just get to do that during self isolation. If you have personal experience w...

Send us Fan Mail Can art help when you're feeling scared, stressed out, or anxious? Yes, it most certainly can. Lisa and Lauren share their personal stories regarding COVID-19 and over 25, yes, that's right 25! Take an Art Break Ideas that folks can do indoors or in their backyards to cope. To read about the benefits of these art breaks, visit our Benefits of Art webpage here. Other folk...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren explain why they believe art can be used as a tool for self care. From communication, to conversation, to well being and a connection to the past, present, and future, art is useful tool for those willing to dive in and give it a try.  Feel free to join the conversation by visiting artismoving.org/podcast Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Move...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren have encountered a great deal of fear in their attempts to get people to take an art break. During this conversation, they discuss why they often hear the word "No" when they offer an art break and what to do about it. The book, Art & Fear: Observations and Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking , was mentioned in this episode. Read it when you get a chanc...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa and Lauren discuss the reasons behind starting the "Take an Art Break" Podcast.  Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lisa and Lauren dive deeper and dissect their mission statement to further explain their vision and goals they hope to achieve through the non-profit art organization, Art is Moving. Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Lisa and Lauren talk about the history of Art is Moving and how it began and where it's headed.  Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.