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Nick Naber is the best draftsman in the whole world and he made some time to talk to me on the show. He talks about growing up and going to school in Wisconsin, finding his love for drawing, first exhibitions, earning his MFA at Pratt, how his works stems from reality, The Coastal Post and so much more! Support Nick Everywhere: https://nicknaber.com https://www.instagram.com/nicknaber https://linktr.ee/nicknaber

Gina Franco is a muralist and artist currently living in Greensboro, North Carolina. She talks about where her initial interest in art began, life as a teacher, taking art classes, landing her first big job for Krispy Kreme, experiences on the road and how she navigates this life in the arts that she never saw coming. Support Gina Everywhere: https://www.instagram.com/ginaelizabethfranco/ https://ginaefranco.crevado.com

Francks Deceus is a Haitian born artist currently living in New York City. He talks about early life in Haiti, how he ended up in in the United States, where his creative journey started, solo/group exhibitions, residencies abroad and what goes into his work. Support Francks Here: https://www.deceusart.com https://www.instagram.com/deceusart

Franck H. Godefroy is a photographer currently living in New York City. He is a part of the "Since We're Here" Gallery that's happening right now in Harlem, New York. Franck talks about and iPhone 4 being the first camera used, time in Miami, why he shoots black and whites and his approach to shooting. Support Franck Here: https://www.franckhgodefroy.com https://www.instagram.com/frankxter_/

Yvena Despagne is back on the show to talk about "Since We're Here", her current show she's curated. She shares some insight on how the show came together, the significance of Haitian art and what she has planned for the future. It's currently on display till Oct 23rd in Harlem at The Heath Gallery. Support Yvena here: https://www.instagram.com/yvenadespagneart/ Heath Gallery: https://instagram.com/heathgallery Yvena's first interview: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/003BIWmKXWgzzrp9TypExN?si=trv1GNE0T2KceTZXdolz9w Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-pizza/id1217267023?i=1000497721957

Haley Motsinger is an actress currently living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Haley shares stories of auditioning and acting in high school, playing in different roles in acts such as "Shakespeare in love" and "A streetcar named desire", her role with Camel City Playhouse and "The Thin Place", the current production she's in. Buy tickets to "The Thin Place" here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36386/production/1138886 Support Haley here: https://instagram.com/haley_motsinger

Farron Hues is an artist and poet specializing in abstract realism. Farron talks about finding art as kid, her mom holding a piece of her work hostage, studying social work, using art as an escape, first gallery experience, poetry and so much more! Support Farron here: https://instagram.com/farron2hues Listen to Free Pizza everywhere: https://www.freepizzapodcast.com

Tommy Noonan is a choreographer, performer and co-owner of Culture Mill. In this conversation we talk about his upbringing in Durham, time in New York, touring around Europe, contemporary dance, working at a nonprofit and the creation of "Assembly". Support Tommy Here: https://instagram.com/culturemillnc

Matthew Giddings (@giddingsboro) is an artist and executive director at Elsewhere Museum (@elsewheremuseum) in Greensboro. We talk about his upbringing in Indiana, catholic school, life in San Francisco. creating alter egos, time in Europe, what brought him to Greensboro and so much more! Support Matthew everywhere: https://instagram.com/giddingsboro https://mtgiddings.com https://www.elsewheremuseum.org Nightmare on else street event: http://bit.ly/nightmareonselmst

Mia Frendo is an accomplished fashion photographer in North Carolina and in the conversation, we talk about her early life as a dancer, taking photos in middle school, initially attending school at the beach and rerouting the Randolph community college to study photography, the importance of shooting for yourself and working through the covid pandemic. Follow and support Mia everywhere: https://www.miafrenduto.photography https://instagram.com/miafrenduto