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Creativity at Work
April 21, 2021

Jon Olney Shellenberger Makes History You Can Wear

The artist behind Nativeanthro.com mixes Yakama legends and popular culture into one-of-a-kind designs for art and accessories that look amazing—and help teach about history.

Emily Washines
Diversions
Emily Washines

5 Ways to Connect to Northwest Native People

From buying salmon from Columbia River fishers to watching docs on YouTube, Guest Curator Emily Washines recommends these 5 ways to connect to Indigenous history and culture in the Pacific Northwest.

April 22, 2021
Level Up
Emily Washines

3 Books That Will Change the Way You Create

From finding new ideas to overcoming rejection, Emily Washines recommends these three books to motivate, inform, and inspire your creative business dreams.

April 22, 2021
Creativity at Work
Whipsmart Staff

Emily Washines Teaches Us How to Learn from History

“History is complex and helps build complex characters. You gain more insight when you research historical people from a place of curiosity. If I am too set on who they are, I will miss things. My writing and speaking are enriched when I take a more open approach and let myself be surprised.” - Emily Washines

April 22, 2021
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Creativity at Work
May 20, 2021

Musician Reese Tanimura on How the Creative Industries Need New Voices

“Creatives need to participate in politics and advocacy because we need their bold imagination and tenacity, especially at this moment.” - Reese Tanimura

Whipsmart Staff
Creativity at Work
May 20, 2021

How Musician Ben Hunter Found His Roots in Folk Art

“I consider myself successful, but not within the measurements that we ‘traditionally’ use. I’m successful in that the work I’ve done has created bridges, created new partnerships, new friendships, new relationships.” - Ben Hunter

Reese Tanimura
Diversions
May 20, 2021

Five musicians everyone should listen to at this year’s Northwest Folklife Festival

Discover, re-discover and indulge in great music at this year’s Northwest Folklife Festival.

Reese Tanimura
Level Up
May 20, 2021

Three Ways Musicians Can Level Up Their Creative Career

There are so many ways to find musical communities who are also potential fans.

Reese Tanimura
Creativity at Work
May 6, 2021

How Artist Aramis Hamer used YouTube Vids to build her fanbase

“I say all the time that I am not self-made, I’m ‘community-made.’” - Aramis Hamer

Whipsmart Staff
Diversions
May 6, 2021

Aramis Hamer’s Top 7 Inspirational & Aspirational Instagrammers

"This is a list of artists that I draw inspiration from. I feel like they are doing a wonderful job of marketing their work and providing their community with pathways to connect with it."

Aramis Hamer

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