Art Class Curator

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This podcast is dedicated to empowering you to embrace teaching art with works of art. Each episode will dive deep into different aspects of teaching art - from passionate art teachers sharing their work, to mini trainings on art appreciation strategies that you can use in your classroom, to conversations about the highs and lows that come with being a teacher. Come back each week for an informative interview with an amazing art teacher!

Episodios

  • 7: Go to the Grocery Store: On Creativity, Trust, and Authenticity

    12/09/2025 Duración: 28min

    In this episode of Wrecked by Art, I share how chef Tristen Epps’ win on Top Chef Canada became a powerful metaphor for the creative process. We talk about what it means to create from authenticity, how to keep going when you don’t know what you’re making yet, and why knowing yourself is the foundation of creative expression. Whether you’re blocked, burnt out, or just craving more depth in your art, this episode is for you.What I Talk About in This Episode:Why I love competition shows where people create with passion (Top Chef, Bake Off, Pottery Throw Down, etc.)* A Top Chef moment that cracked me open* What Tristan’s win taught me about trusting the creative process* Why the best work often starts without a clear idea* The myth of inspiration vs. the truth of presence* Art as lineage, memory, and cultural storytelling* How authenticity requires deep self-knowledge and healing* The difference between broad and deep impact in creative work* Why your truth—not your polish—is what makes your art matter* A gentle

  • 6: When a Book Throws Itself Into Your Life (Charli’s Story)

    29/08/2025 Duración: 49min

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of trauma, religious abuse, sexual assault, sex trafficking, suicide, and domestic violence. Please take care while listening.In this powerful conversation, Cindy sits down with Charli—clarity coach, meditation teacher, and recovering perfectionist—to talk about the book that quite literally fell into their life at just the right moment: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love (affiliate link).Charli shares how:* A childhood of homelessness, trauma, and religious pain shaped their early years.* A Barnes & Noble accident (and one very insistent book) shifted their spiritual path.* Reading Eat, Pray, Love (affiliate link) gave them permission to define spirituality and agency for themselves.* Meeting Liz Gilbert years later led to a life-altering moment of truth-telling with their family.* Creativity and art remain vital tools for processing emotions, healing, and staying grounded.This episode touches on resilience, survival, and the way art meets us at exact

  • 5: When Joy Feels Out of Reach: The Art That Met Me in My Burnout

    22/08/2025 Duración: 20min

    In this deeply personal episode, Cindy shares the story of a solo trip to Houston during the early days of her burnout. There, two pieces of art—Niki de Saint Phalle’s joyful Nana sculptures and a 13th-century painting of the Virgin Mary—revealed the emotional contrast between who she was and who she longed to be. This is a story about the weight of exhaustion, the mirror of grief, and the slow, sacred path back to joy.Mentioned in the episode:Niki de Saint Phalle – The NanasNiki de Saint Phalle: Rebel with a CauseMother of God (Byzantine, c. 13th century) at the Menil CollectionRothko ChapelMemoir excerpt from Art Is About Being WholePast episode: The Shark and the Book: Burnout, Subconscious Magic, and the Creative ProcessPast episode: Revealing the Door Into Our Hearts: Delighting in the Duality of Creative Existence with Yola MehmetiUpcoming Events:

  • 4: Roots That Dangle, Roots That Hold

    08/08/2025 Duración: 26min

    Sometimes a painting doesn’t just hang on a wall—it waits for you.In this episode of Wrecked by Art, I share the story of encountering Frida Kahlo’s The Love Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Myself, Diego, and Señor Xolotl during an August Art Church session—a time when I felt unrooted and unsteady in my own life.Three days later, I found myself on a river trip where a grounding meditation echoed the painting’s imagery in uncanny, sacred synchronicity.One year later, I’ve returned to both the painting and the river with a deepened connection to Spirit, a steadier sense of grounding, and a clearer understanding of how art’s messages can evolve over time.In this episode, I talk about:The magic of when art enters our livesFrida Kahlo’s layered imagery of embrace and rootsHow ungroundedness showed up in both the painting and my lifeThe synchronicity that tied the painting and river togetherReturning one year later with a new sense of connectionFollow me:TikTokThreadsJoin my email list Get full access

  • 3: The Shark and the Book: Burnout, Subconscious Magic, and the Creative Process

    01/08/2025 Duración: 36min

    In this episode of Wrecked by Art, I tell the story of how a single sentence in a novel led me to sharks, burnout, and the most exhilarating chapter I wrote in my memoir, Art Is About Being Whole. This story is about creative trust, synchronicity, and the magic that only shows up when you're deep in the work.You'll hear about: A quote from Remarkably Bright Creatures that cracked me openThe Jaws poster painting and why it became the perfect metaphor for my burnoutHow your subconscious is always gathering the pieces you needThe deep connection between creative process and life itselfAnd why you don’t get clarity by forcing it—you get it by staying present in the fogMentioned in this episode: (the book links below are affiliate links)Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (more on that in a future episode)The Jaws movie poster (art by Roger Kastel)Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith✨ If you’re working on

  • 2: Tempest in Yellow, and the Season of Not Knowing

    25/07/2025 Duración: 39min

    What happens when you lose the map, the plan, and all your usual tools for navigating life? In this episode of Wrecked by Art, I reflect on the first time I saw Tempest in Yellow by Dorothea Tanning—and how it wrecked me in ways I didn’t understand until years later.I share how this painting collided with my business burnout, my unacknowledged identity shifts, and my deep craving for control and certainty. Paired with a metaphor from Breath of the Wild—wandering through the dust storm with no map and only faint shrine beeps and sword-pointing statues to guide you—this episode is about learning to listen inward. To trust your intuition. To stop outsourcing your wisdom. And to find your way through the creative and spiritual fog, one tiny sacred signal at a time.Mentioned in this episode:Tempest in Yellow by Dorothea Tanning (see image in Substack post)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMy book: Art Is About Being Whole cindyingram.com/bookHow the education system teaches us to ignore our intuitionBurnout,

  • 1: The First Time I Was Wrecked by Art: Picasso’s Girl Before a Mirror

    18/07/2025 Duración: 25min

    In the very first episode of Wrecked by Art, Cindy shares the moment that changed everything—New Year’s Day 2004, when she came face to face with Picasso’s Girl Before a Mirror. What began as a museum visit turned into a full-body, soul-level recognition. This painting didn’t just speak to her—it saw her. It mirrored the pain she was hiding, and helped her feel, for the first time, truly seen.This raw and unedited episode explores the transformative power of art, the weight of hiding your true self, and the moment Cindy scrapped her PhD applications and chose a different path—one rooted in helping others feel the magic of art too.Links & Mentions:View the artwork: Girl Before a Mirror – MoMACindy's book: Art Is About Being Whole: A MemoirBonus episode: Chapter One reading on PatreonEmail your story: cindy@artandself.comFollow Cindy on TikTok and ThreadsSupport the Show:Become a Patron and get bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes stories: patreon.com/wreckedbyart Get full access to Wrecked by Art with Cind

  • 0: Wrecked and Remade — Why This Podcast Exists

    11/07/2025 Duración: 21min

    I’m a mosaic artist, and sometimes I have the great joy of getting to smash a plate with a hammer. The sound it makes when it shatters is sharp, decisive, like a lightning snap.In the instant after, your whole body goes still. You stop, startled. Everything sharpens.That’s what it feels like to be wrecked by art.This podcast is born from that moment—that ache, that awe, that sudden clarity art gives us when we let it all the way in.In this first episode, I share how this podcast has evolved over the years, how my own journey through queerness, neurodivergence, and creative return has changed me, and why I believe art is one of the most honest ways to become whole again.We talk about the glow of stained glass, the ache that art helps us hold, the gold seams of kintsugi, and the creative fire that remakes us.Come listen. Come feel. Come remember who you are.Episode is below or on your favorite podcast player.This week also marks the official launch of the Wrecked by Art Patreon!If this podcast stirs something i

  • The Gentle Way Back to Creating: What To Do When Everything Feels Too Much

    17/11/2024 Duración: 32min

    The last couple of weeks have been intense. Between processing the presidential election results (which has left many of us feeling scared, emotional, angry, and sad) and some difficult things happening in my personal life, my creative practice has completely fallen by the wayside. That daily art practice I shared with you before? The one with the squares for each day? Gone. Those mosaics I was making tons of? Haven't touched them. I simply haven't had the energetic, emotional, or mental capacity for any of it.Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/-dGpUlC6QnM?si=z9clL7Z-9eX6mFlnYou know those times when the world feels like it's falling down around you, and the thought of picking up a paintbrush or sitting down to write feels completely overwhelming? That's exactly where I am right now, and I know I'm not alone. This week, I was meeting with a coaching client who's working on an exciting creative project—one that usually lights her up—and she shared that she's experiencing the same thing. The election

  • The Truth About My Work: What We Create is Magic ✨

    29/10/2024 Duración: 49min

    In this vulnerable share on my podcast and YouTube, I open up about my journey of embracing my true self through healing through art and creative community. Watch as I process these revelations through art journaling while discussing last night's powerful tarot session, the magic that happens in our art interpretation circles, and my upcoming tarot program. Join me as I reflect on self-acceptance, neurodiversity, and the healing power of creative community. To see me making art at the same time, watch this podcast episode on YouTube:

  • Introducing Spacious Creative - Episode 1: Our Creative Roots

    11/07/2024 Duración: 41min

    Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of angles. If you are a creative person or especially if you are a creative person "in hiding," I know you'll get great value from listening to our conversations on creativity. In this episode, we break down our histories of being creative, including times when we both went into hiding as creatives. We'll be releasing episodes every Thursday through the end of August! Also be sure to register for our upcoming workshop on July 24! Click here to register. -- In Episode 1 of Spacious Creative, Cindy Ingram and Heather Doyle Fraser explore how creativity has shaped and shown up in their lives. For both, being creative isn’t something that “happened” to them; it is an identity that has been with them as far back as they can remember: early childhood. Duri

  • on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox

    29/05/2024 Duración: 01h04min

    In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman.  Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importance of representation and seeing possibilities for different choices Personal anecdotes illustrating the impact of representation on decision-making Discovering one's neurodiversity and the journey of self-acceptance and accommodation The need for radical acceptance and compassion for oneself and others Coping mechanisms and harm reduction strategies in facing life's challenges Externalizing internal struggles through creative mediums like art and fan fiction The evolving nature of long-term friendships and the acceptance of change The therapeutic value of art and conversation in processing emotions and experiences The role of verbal processing and receiving feedb

  • exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre's painting

    17/05/2024 Duración: 49min

    In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work.   Links: Watch this episode on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artandselfcindy/videos/765619205553447  Watch this episode on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7197299338065186817/  Watch this episode on YouTube -  https://youtube.com/live/xuN9_FL93U0  Join Art Church -  https://cindyingram.com/art-church/ Enroll in the Art Connection Circle -  https://cindyingram.com/circle Buy my Book - Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir -  https://geni.us/ArtIsAboutBeingWhole  Allison Crow Eisley Hallows Shadow Study No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz ** affiliate link Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribe

  • How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English

    04/12/2023 Duración: 01h06min

    In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversation delves into body image, vulnerability, and the relationship between a mother and daughter portrayed in the art. We analyze the body language, symbolism, and emotions conveyed in each painting, drawing connections to personal experiences and societal expectations. The discussion unfolds into a reflection on self-acceptance, the journey toward embracing one's flaws, and the power of art in facilitating introspection.  To sign up for the Art as Oracle workshop, visit this link. To join the next Art Connection Circle, visit this link. To see the artworks and links for the episode, visit the show notes at this link. Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram

  • The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory

    13/11/2023 Duración: 01h11min

    Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its intricacies, and unraveling the layers that make art truly fascinating. The goal was to not just talk about art but to show the depth and complexity it holds, offering listeners a glimpse of the incredible possibilities within the world of art. It's all about the power of showing rather than telling—a theme that's been resonating with me lately, especially in connection to my new book. To mark the book's release, I brought Madalyn back to the podcast after a two-year hiatus, and it was an absolute joy. We delved into the enchanting painting Night by Natalie Wadlington, one of the artworks featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. In this episode, we explore: The sacredness, duality, and symbolism of nature Themes of curiosity, authen

  • How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser

    02/11/2023 Duración: 01h06min

    The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed into what it is now, which is a soulful, poetic, artistic exploration of not only the story of my growth but of the basic human emotions and experiences that so many of us share. I could not have ever created such a heart-wrenching and incredible work of art without the help of my amazing publisher and book coach, Heather Doyle Fraser of Compassionate Mind Collaborative. I recently sat down with Heather, and we reminisced on the whole creation process as we highlighted those big, transitional moments that sent the book from a research-based textbook to a poetic, artistic memoir. Here are just some of the highlights of our conversation: the importance of compassion in the writing process what it was like to relive and reprocess all of the emotions

  • A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole's 'The Two Fridas' Chapter

    31/10/2023 Duración: 29min

    I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite chapter of the book as each one took me on such an emotional journey, but my interpretation of Frida Kahlo’s The Two Fridas, in conjunction with my shame, social anxiety, and discovery of my power as a teacher holds a very special place both in my heart and in the development of this book.  In this special episode, I read both The Two Fridas chapter. I teared up many times when recording this, so I hope when you listen, you’ll feel the love that went into the creation of this book.  Click here to see The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo.     Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribe

  • Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc

    16/10/2023 Duración: 01h02min

    In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph depicting a woman ascending a staircase inspired a chapter in my upcoming book and it offers a powerful metaphor for personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of wholeness. As Carol and I unpack the layers of meaning within the artwork, we explore essential themes like self-trust, shedding societal expectations, and embracing expansion. We draw striking parallels between the artwork's message and real-life experiences, from navigating business endeavors to the complexities of parenting. We highlight the liberating power of embodying our truth and speaking up, even when it requires courageous conversations. It's a conversation that beautifully aligns with the overarching theme of my book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir coming soon on October 31!  For picture

  • Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald

    09/10/2023 Duración: 01h23s

    In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and the “shoulds” that help us back from embracing our own art. But what we have found on the other end after letting all of that go is freedom of expression, the joy and satisfaction of making art for us and no one else, and the safety and nervous-system regulation that art provides us that we knew as children but forgot as we grew up.  It's been all about letting the process guide us and having the curiosity, the playfulness, and the consistent practice lead us to whatever comes next. I know you’ll love this conversation. Get the links to stuff we talked about on this episode on the shownotes at this link.  Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribe

  • Introducing Art Around the World in 30 Days - July 2023 - Day 1 - Parade by Mequitta Ahuja

    03/07/2023 Duración: 36min

      In the episode, I introduce the Art Around the World Series, invite you to explore the work of art on your own, discuss the many interpretations possible, share a little about the artist, tell a story about my own connection to it, share a compare/contrast opportunity, and give ideas for teaching it in your classroom!   Today's video is a little longer than the rest will be because I introduced the series at the beginning a little and had a very personal story about the artwork to share!   Sign up to receive email notifications for each featured artwork this month at https://artclasscurator.com/aatw   Click here to see the artwork: Parade (diptych) by Mequitta Ahuja.   Watch on Facebook or YouTube Get full access to Art and Self with Cindy Ingram at cindyingram.substack.com/subscribe

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