Creative Guts

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi sit down with Stacey Durand, a painter and gallery manager at the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy, whose creative life blends artmaking, education, and community connection. Stacey’s artwork captures the quiet charm of New England neighborhoods through slightly abstracted, recomposed scenes inspired by real homes and streets throughout New Hampshire’s seacoast, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts. Working in acrylic and collage on panel, Stacey transforms the familiar architecture of mill towns and coastal communities into vivid compositions that balance nostalgia and narrative. Learn more about Stacey and her work at www.staceydurandart.com, www.instagram.com/staceydurandart, and at Nachotta at https://nahcotta.com/collections/stacey-durand. You can also visit the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy at https://exeter.edu/lamont-gallery/. Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord, and subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH, and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH, for their support of the show! Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

Creative Guts’ Have A Little Guts Tiny Art Exchange is back! For the sixth year, we invite creatives around the world to participate in an international art exchange. Participants will create an original piece of tiny art, in any medium, to send to another participant somewhere in the world. Everyone who participates will send and receive a piece of tiny art. This is a fun way to connect with one another and show off your creative guts! If you’d like to participate, please head over to www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com/tae for all the details. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.. By April 7th, you’ll receive a mailing address in your inbox. We ask that you please mail your artwork to the address provided by Saturday, April 11, 2024.  The Tiny Art Exchange is free to join. While there is no fee to participate, you are welcome to make a suggested donation of $5 to Creative Guts here. PLEASE NOTE: Your name and mailing address will be shared with the person who is sending you art! The artwork you send may be shared by the recipient or Creative Guts on social media. Questions? Reach out to us at Hello@CreativeGutsPodcast.com.   If you’re a big fan of this program, check out our Tiny Art Exchange merch, including shirts, totes, mugs, and more at www.teepublic.com/user/creative-guts! If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

In this special live episode of Creative Guts, recorded in partnership with Mosaic Art Collective, we gather a panel of artists, organizers, and advocates to talk about something that feels especially urgent right now: the role of the arts in shaping our communities here in New Hampshire. Joining the discussion are Portsmouth artist Richard Haynes, Jr., activist mixed-media artist Brenda Noiseux, and Aimee Terravechia, Executive Director of 603 Equality and co-founder of the New Hampshire Cultural Review. Together we unpack the opportunities and challenges facing artists in the Granite State, the narratives shaping how communities value the arts, and the small but meaningful actions creatives can take to support advocacy without burning out. Moderated by Creative Guts co-host Joe Acone, this conversation leans into the messy, honest reality of advocacy work. Ideas are explored in real time, questions are left open, and the panel invites all of us to think a little more deeply about what it means to support the arts in our communities. Huge thanks to Mosaic Art Collective for hosting this event and to Kennebunk Savings Bank for sponsoring this episode. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Laura Harper Lake  sit down with Erin Sweeney, an artist, educator, and founder of BrickHouse Arts.  Erin’s practice bridges book arts, printmaking, fiber arts, and installation, with work rooted in storytelling and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship. In this episode we learn about Erin’s journey as a creative, and how teaching at Plymouth State University, running her creative studio, and connecting with her community fuel her artistic journey. Learn more about Erin and her work at www.erinsweeney.net, www.instagram.com/brickhousearts, and https://www.plymouth.edu/person/erin-sweeney. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi chat with Jihye Han, a South Korean ceramic artist and educator, as well as the recipient of the 2025 Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Jihye’s work centers on cultural memory, identity, and human connection. Our conversation includes the inspiration behind her current moon jar series, the technical process of her ceramics, and how her multicultural background, teaching, and being a parent all inform her creative practice. We also cover what it was like applying to the Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant, and her reaction to learning the news she was the recipient!View Jihye’s art at https://www.jihyehanart.com/work. Follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hjhalice.Learn about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Artist Advancement Grant Exhibit featuring Jihye’s work at 3S Artspace at https://www.3sarts.org/aag-2026.Explore the 2026 Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant at https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-grant/artist-advancement-grant-program/.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with award-winning graphic novelist, educator, and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Gene Luen Yan.Gene is best known for groundbreaking works like American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, and Dragon Hoops, which have helped redefine what comics and graphic novels can do in classrooms. His stories blend humor, heart, and mythology with his own personal experiences and explorations of identity, belonging, and the power of storytelling. In this conversation, Gene reflects on his creative journey, the responsibility and possibility of making art for young readers, and how comics can act as a bridge between cultures, generations, and lived experiences.You can find Gene’s work at www.geneluenyang.com, and follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/geneluenyang.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi chat with April Landry, a comic artist, writer, and the organizer of the Luna Moth Zine Festival.April uses digital and traditional art to help explain and deal with the world around her. In our conversation, we discuss using art to process emotions, zine making, the story behind the name of the Luna Moth Zine Festival, and much more. We also dive deep into one of April’s pieces entitled “Bird Laundry Thieves Cartoon ” that you must see for yourself! Check out April's work at www.landrysesame.com and @landrysesame on Instagram, bluesky, tumblr, and ko-fi.Learn more about the Luna Moth Zine Festival at www.lunamothzinefest.com and www.instagram.com/lunamothzinefest. The 2026 festival will be on April 18 in Manchester, NH.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake, Becky Barsi, and Joe Acone get cozy for a robust Hosts Chat. The three touch base on their own creative practices and goals, hot topics in the art world, and changes for the podcast. They also share a fond-farewell to founding co-host of the podcast, Sarah Wrightsman. Please join us in thanking her for her many years of dedication, leadership, creative thinking, and passion for the mission of our podcast, nonprofit, and its community. Plus the many laugh snorts she and Laura shared over the years!Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode, Creative Guts hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone are joined by Kyle Wood, the inventive art educator and creator behind the Who ARTed and Fun Facts Daily podcasts. Throughout our interview, Kyle shares his passion for demystifying art history, engaging students with creative media, and making art accessible and fun for all ages. The conversation spans his journey into podcasting as an educational tool, favorite materials and makers, and how he cultivates creativity for kids and teachers alike. To learn more about Kyle, check out the links below:WhoArtEd on InstagramKyle Wood on YouTubeWho ArtEd WebsiteListen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with Theo Martey, Ghanaian-born artist and founder of the Akwaaba Ensemble. From vibrant performances and hands-on workshops to his role as New Hampshire Artist Laureate, Theo shares how West African rhythms, storytelling, and the spirit of welcome have guided his artistic journey. The conversation explores Theo’s work in education, his passion for collaboration, and how music can build bridges across cultures and communities.Learn more about Theo at https://theomartey.wixsite.com/theomartey, and follow Akwaaba Ensemble at  https://www.instagram.com/akwaabaensemble/ andhttps://www.facebook.com/AkwaabaEnsemble. Also listen on Spotify here: "Akwaaba" Welcome Home and Jei Elaaja Wo (Lost in the World).Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

This bonus episode is all about gratitude! Host Becky Barsi talks about the third annual Art ‘Round the Room, and the generous sponsors who helped make this event possible. Listen in to learn how you can help make a difference and celebrate creative exploration and expression!Big THANK YOU to our Art ‘Round the Room Sponsors: Blick Art MaterialsAttorney S. William Dahar IIManchester DistilleryThe law offices of Orr & RenoThe Derryfield SchoolNH Craft ClubConcord Bee CompanyMarket BasketStay connected with Creative Guts on Facebook and Instagram (@CreativeGutsPodcast), and check out our website at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.comIf you love what we do, consider making a donation! Creative Guts is a small nonprofit, and your support truly makes a big difference. Learn more and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with Jordana Pomeroy, the director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art. An art historian, author, and curator, Jordana started at the Currier in September 2024.In this episode, we’ll chat about Jordana’s career at the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and more. Jordana shares what brought her to New Hampshire (spoiler alert: it was the Currier!) and how she thinks about the future of the Currier. We’ll also chat about Jordana’s book, the young adult novel titled Daring: The Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun.Plan your visit to the Currier Museum of Art by visiting www.currier.org, and follow the museum's social media: www.instagram.com/curriermuseum and www.facebook.com/CurrierMuseum.Find Daring: The Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun at your local bookstore or at: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/daring_9781947440104/Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with wildlife artist and author Matt Patterson! Matt is a wildlife illustrator and artist that specializes in turtles and other wildlife. He’s illustrated five books, including three with author Sy Montgomery, The Book of Turtles, Of Time and Turtles, and The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle. In this episode, we’ll talk about everything from Matt’s adventures working with conservation organizations, the research that goes into his paintings, and the real-life turtles that inspire Matt’s work! We even talk a bit about the biggest threats to turtles and other creatures, and how you can help. If you want to check out Matt’s work, you can find him online at www.mpattersonart.com and on Instagram and Facebook (@StoneRidgeArtStudios) at www.instagram.com/stoneridgeartstudios and www.facebook.com/stoneridgeartstudios. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone chat with Meg Locker, founder of NH Craft Club. Meg began NH Craft Club in early 2025 as a way for people to craft and connect through exploring new crafts. This inclusive and welcoming club hosts multiple events across the state each month, with projects like wreath-making, stamped tea towels, and building vision boards to name a few! In this episode, we chat about how NH Craft Club began, the art behind community organizing, social media's role in the club’s growth, the joy of being messy, and more! Meg also shares how her family has supported her in building this community, her love of travel, and her future plans for junk journaling. Learn more about NH Craft Club at www.nhcraftclub.com, www.instagram.com/nhcraftclub, www.tiktok.com/discover/nhcraftclub, and in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/9559451004135403.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

In this mini episode, we share exciting details about our upcoming third annual Art ‘Round the Room event. Art ‘Round the Room is a one-of-a-kind experience where adults get to play and experiment with a variety of art mediums at timed stations, guided by professional artists. It’s a rare opportunity for grown-ups to get creative, explore new materials, and have some fun!This year’s event will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at The Derryfield School, 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH 03104.Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.creativeguts.org/events.If the ticket cost is a barrier, please request a fee waiver by emailing hello@CreativeGutsPodcast.com.Stay connected with Creative Guts on Facebook and Instagram (@CreativeGutsPodcast), and check out our website at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.comIf you love what we do, consider making a donation! Creative Guts is a small nonprofit, and your support truly makes a big difference. Learn more and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with fine artist and painter Cindy Rizza.Cindy is celebrated for her intimate still lifes that transform everyday textiles, heirlooms, and domestic objects into meditations on memory, comfort, and vulnerability. Her work often blurs the line between sanctuary and tension, inviting viewers to consider the deeper emotional and cultural weight carried by familiar materials. In this conversation, Cindy opens up about where her inspiration comes from, the process of translating personal memories into her visual language, and how she’s learned to be guided by her own taste and intuition. Dive into Cindy’s work at www.cindyrizza.com as well as on her instagram www.instagram.com/cindy_rizza.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

In this bonus episode, we ask for a big favor: your input! As our Board of Directors heads into our strategic planning phase for the organization, your feed back will help us measure the impact of our work and how we can better serve creatives and aspiring creatives.Through a raffle, one lucky winner will receive a Creative Guts tee-shirt, and another winner will receive a Creative Guts merch pack, with a mug, pin, and stickers. To enter the raffle, complete our survey by Friday, October 31st.Find the survey here: https://forms.gle/SvexgSFSVSMXmfpj9As always, hang out with Creative Guts on Facebook and Instagram where our handle is @CreativeGutsPodcast and visit our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Creative Guts is a small nonprofit, but our work is far bigger than this podcast. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi chat with Shanta Lee Honeycutt, an award-winning visual artist, author, photographer; and Damon Honeycutt, a professional artist across the mediums of dance, martial arts, music composition. Both are also educators. Our conversations in this interview weave between the diverse mediums and adventures of these two creatives. We also discuss their meet-cute story and how collaboration goes from household to the work they do in the world.Shanta is a winner of the New England Poetry Club’s Grant for Poetic Achievement, Abel Meeropol Social Justice Writing Award, and a 2024 National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellow (New England), and her work has been widely featured in Harper’s Magazine, The Massachusetts Review, ITERANT Literary Magazine, Palette Poetry, Prism, Ms. Magazine, and DAME Magazine.  Damon has traveled to over 20+ countries around the world dancing in venues that range from the 2009 Royal Variety Performance in the presence of HM The Queen to the 79th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony. As a composer, Damon has composed music for many including Chatham Baroque, The Power String Quartet headed by Jennifer Choi, The Delgani String Quartet, Ensemble Entelechron, and Ken Thomson’s Saxophone Quartet.Learn more about Shanta at www.Shantalee.com and about Damon at https://damonomad.wixsite.com/damonhoneycutt.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

The Creative Guts’ team is back with another installment of Creative Catalogues! In these mini episodes, someone from the Creative Guts’ team will share a glimpse at the inspiring, creative things and folks they think you ought to know about. This week’s episode is being hosted by Laura, one of the co-founders and hosts of Creative Guts and the artist behind Artful Harper Studios.  Featured in this episode:Annabell Dinda | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/annabelle-dinda/1156542943https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iS7gVZUawLaXYADeRZL36?si=mcO1qbl5RnW3LjJ8WFyFLQhttps://www.tiktok.com/@applezandorangezEnna Chocolate | ennachocolate.com  https://www.instagram.com/ennachocolateAlexis Stefano | www.alexisstefano.com https://www.instagram.com/alexisstefano.studio/https://www.facebook.com/alexisstefano.studioHang out with Creative Guts on Facebook and Instagram where our handle is @CreativeGutsPodcast and learn more online at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.Join the Creative Guts Discord: https://discord.gg/QffA95SEdr If you love listening, consider showing Creative Guts your support! You can leave a review, make a tax deductible donation, buy some merch, or interact with our content on social media. Learn more about us at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with cartoonist, historian, and award-winning author Joel Christian Gill.Joel is celebrated for his powerful graphic novels that illuminate overlooked narratives from Black history, including Tales of The Talented Tenth, his graphic novelization of Stamped from the Beginning, and his autobiographical work Fights. His storytelling blends rigorous historical research with deeply personal narratives, fostering empathy and a more human understanding of the past and present. In addition to his published works, Joel chairs the Visual Narrative graduate program at Boston University, where he mentors the next generation of storytellers and artists.Visit Joel's website at www.joelchristiangill.com.Stamped from the Beginning, by Ibram X. Kendi (graphic novel adaptation by Joel Gill)Fights: One Boy’s Triumph Over ViolenceTales of The Talented Tenth seriesArt & Fear by David BaylesListen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!