Covering Creative Cuenca: Recent Episodes
Scott Cushing
A podcast on art, exploration, and inspiration in Ecuador! In this podcast, we will meet members of the creative and artistic community in Cuenca, Ecuador. We will discuss Cuenca's arts scene and get to know the folks that make up this vibrant community. Join your host Scott Cushing as we learn more about the arts in Cuenca and throughout Ecuador.
Everyone has a story to tell and I love hearing those stories. In this episode of Covering Creative Cuenca, I had the opportunity to chat with Karla Freeman, Cuenca based master storyteller and storytelling coach. Join me for this wonderful conversation.
Karla Freeman Storyteller - Website
idiomART - Facebook Page
La Guarida - Facebook Page
I am always so proud of the arts community in Ecuador and the many ways that they contribute to the country and to our beautiful city of Cuenca. I recently had a conversation with Cuenca based artist Janda Grove to learn about an amazing initiative to help Asociacion Mujeres con Exito. Mujeres Con Exito (Women with Success) as it is known locally provides safety, food and housing, medical treatment, counseling, and job training to victimized women. Join me to learn more about this amazing organization and the efforts of local artists to support them.
Links:
Asociacion Mujeres con Exito - Facebook Page
Mujeres con Exito (Women With Success) - Website
idiomART - Facebook Page
La Guarida - Facebook Page
Janda Grove - Website
It was such an honor to chat with actress, comedian, vocalist, and Broadway performer Cindy Benson. You may have seen her perform, now hear her amazing story. Join me!
I love pottery, so I was very excited when Alessandro DeLizza came to idiomART for a pop-up demonstration and sale of his work. I immediately asked him chat with me on Covering Creative Cuenca. Join me for this terrific conversation with master potter, Alessandro DeLizza.
LInks:
Burning World Pottery - Facebook Page
Burning World Pottery - Website
I love pottery, so I was very excited when Alessandro DeLizza came to idiomART for a pop-up demonstration and sale of his work. I immediately asked him chat with me on Covering Creative Cuenca. Join me for this terrific conversation with master potter, Alessandro DeLizza.
LInks:
Burning World Pottery - Facebook Page
Burning World Pottery - Website
Changing the perception of a neighborhood: That is one of the goals of the murals project in the Convención 45 neighborhood of Cuenca, Ecuador. Join me for a conversation with Andrés Zambrano as he shares his perspectives on this wonderful project.
Links:
La Guarida - Facebook Page
I wanted to find out everything there is to know about idiomART's upcoming move. So, I reached out to Sarah HB to get all of the details. Join me!
Links:
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
I am back after some time off from the podcast with a new episode of Covering Creative Cuenca. In this episode I chat with my friend Sarah HB. I wanted to talk with Sarah about the past several months since she assumed the role of proprietor at idiomART and about her plans for the future of this Cuenca center for the arts. We also chatted about the upcoming exhibition of my street photography "In Plain Sight". Join me!
Email Sarah at: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Moya Foley has lived in Ecuador for forty-two years and has had a remarkable life of adventure, creativity and art. I have been looking forward to this interview for a very long time! Join me for a fascinating conversation with Moya as we learn about her life and art.
Links:
Moya Foley Art Ecuador - Website
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
I love when people get new opportunities to explore their creative side and learn a new artistic skill. In the very near future, Cuenca will have a new venue for us to develop those skills and at the same time, give back to the community. Such a great idea! Join me as I chat with Mike Lella about his new venture, El Lugar Del Arte. El Lugar!
Links:
El Lugar Del Arte - Website
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
I always enjoy chatting with Cuenca based artist Daniel Williams. The conversations are always fascinating and often surprising. Join me as Daniel and I talk about his upcoming exhibition, "Jaded". You won't want to miss this one.
Links:
Another Daniel Williams Art - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
I have been blessed to call idiomART my home away from home for several years and I know that many other Cuenca residents have felt the same way. With Sarah Hanenbauer as the new proprietor of IA, I wanted to hear about her plans for for the future. Join me as we chat about what we can all expect in the coming months at one of Cuenca's favorite places. spoiler alert There are very cool things ahead!
Links:
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Recently, each day seems to come with another dose of difficult news. But, there are many in Ecuador and here in Cuenca that work tirelessly to help meet the challenges we face and bring some good news. Many in our arts community, despite facing their own challenges during the pandemic are working to support those organizations. I wanted to find out more about one of those organizations. Join me as I sit down with Garry Vatcher, director of Hogar de Esperanza to find out more about this great organization.
Links:
Hogar de Esperanza - Homepage
Hogar de Esperanza - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
In this episode of Covering Creative Cuenca I chat with local musician and vocalist, Deb Davis. Deb represents much of what I love about the arts community here in Ecuador. Deb really found her voice after moving to Cuenca and uses her talents to give back to our community. Join me for a fascinating conversation with Deb Davis.
Links:
Deb Davis Music - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
It has been a tough year and a half for all of us, so it feels great to see that our beloved Cuenca is beginning to gradually return to some sense of "normality". I love when I hear stories of people working tirelessly to make our city a better place and today I am chatting with Paul Marquis and Andrés Zambrano who will share their plans to bring art and beauty to their corner of Cuenca. Join me for a special episode of Covering Creative Cuenca to learn about this amazing project. Join me!
Links:
La Guarida - Facebook Page
Deb Davis (a benefit concert)
Quarantine Cabaret (a benefit show)
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
I have been wanting to sit and chat with Lenny Charnoff for a long time. Lenny has created a terrific life here in Cuenca as a successful entrepreneur, supporter of the arts, and member of our community. Today we sat outside on the terrace at La Guarida and chatted about his life in Cuenca and his passion for supporting the arts and the people of Cuenca. Join us.
Links:
Cuenca Salmon - Facebook Page
Cuenca Salmon - Website
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join me for my final (for now anyway) Monday morning chat with Sara Coppler. Why is it the final chat for a while you ask? Listen in for the answer. We had a few challenges with our internet connection this morning, so please forgive the connection and enjoy this special Monday morning chat.
Links:
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
La Guarida - Facebook Page
It's so good to be back in Cuenca after a month abroad! Being back means I get to chat with my good friend Sara Coppler! Join us as Sara gets me caught up on what's been going on in Cuenca while I've been away.
Links:
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Lorena Duca's paintings radiate color, light, and joy. When I first saw her work, I knew that I had to sit down and chat with her. I wanted to know what inspires her to create these beautiful works and I think you will too. Join me!
Links:
idiomART Email: studio@idiomart.net
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Greetings! Join me for another of my Monday chats with Sara Coppler, co-founder of idiomART. Just a reminder that Covering Creative Cuenca will be taking a break for a few weeks. Will be back on Monday, June 14th with more of our Monday chats. Stay tuned for more fascinating interviews!
Links:
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
It's Monday! Join me for another special Monday Update Edition of Covering Creative Cuenca as I chat with Sara.
Links:
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
idiomART
People from around the world come to Cuenca to marvel at the beautiful architecture, but how much do you actually know about those magnificent buildings? Let's meet Jane Hiltbrand, Cuenca based expat who has found her passion photographing and researching the architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage city that we love so much. Join me as I chat with Jane to find out about her love for Cuenca's glorious architectural heritage.
“Cuenca doesn’t look like a sixteenth-century city that has been preserved; it looks like a city that has been in use since the sixteenth century” Calvin Trillin
Links:
An exploration of the architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cuenca, Ecuador
Have you heard the rumors? Lets discuss. Join me for a special conversation with Sara Coppler and a very special guest for some sad news and some exciting news. Let's put those rumors to rest.
Links:
idiomART - Facebook Page
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy Monday, it's time for a beginning of the week chat with Sara Coppler, join us!
Links:
Kolo Restaurant and Bakery - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
My interview with Daniel Williams - Podcast
I recently reconnected with Cuenca based artist Daniel Williams to discuss life, inspiration, creativity, and fatherhood during a time of global pandemic. Join us for a fascinating conversation.
Kehinde Wiley Studio
Elliott Erwitt - Magnum Photos
Bruce Davidson - Magnum Photos
William Eggleston - Eggleston Art Foundation
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join me as I chat with Sara Coppler on this week's special Monday update edition of Covering Creative Cuenca.
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Happy Monday to our listeners in Ecuador and beyond. Join Sara and me as we share the details of our recent trip to northern Ecuador to meet some of our favorite artists and creatives.
Posada del Arte - Facebook Page
This is Ecuador - The Guayasamin Foundation
GUAYASAMIN, Oswaldo ( 1919-1999)
Art of the World - Oswaldo Guayasamín
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca
It's a beautiful sunny Monday morning and I am kicking off an exciting week by chatting with Sara Coppler. Join us!
idiomART - Facebook Page
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
Patán Animal Rescue
Happy Monday, how is your week going so far? Why not join Sara Coppler and me for another of our weekly chats. Join us!
idiomART: Favebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy Monday! Join Sara and me for another special Monday edition of Covering Creative Cuenca.
Links:
azuaycommunitytheater@gmail.com
La Yunta Restaurant: Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy first day of March! Let's kick off the new month with another chat with our friend Sara Coppler.
Links:
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
So happy to have another Monday Update conversation with Sara Coppler. Join us!
Bistro Yaku - Facebook Page
Jazz Society Café - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy Monday! Join me for my weekly chat with Sara Coppler as we chat about this week in Cuenca, Ecudador.
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
In this episode I chat with Cuenca based artist Janda Grove. Join me as we chat about Janda'a art, inspirtation, and her current show "Continuations" currently at idiomART now through February 5th. Join me.
Janda Grove - Website
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join me for another Monday Update with Sara Coppler.
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy New Year and welcome to a new season of Covering Creative Cuenca! Join me for another special Monday Update edition with our good friend Sara Coppler, co-founder of idiomART.
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Ecuador has some amazing street murals and urban art. We are fortunate in Cuenca to see these beautiful masterpieces throughout the city, but we don't often get to meet the talent that creates these fantastic works of art. Join me as I chat with two of Ecuador's premier street artists, Topher Man and Suka.
Topher Man - Facebook Page
Suka Street Art - Facebook Page
Invaluable: The Evolution of Street Art
Tagging in Cuenca
Street and Graffiti Art - History and Concepts
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join me as I chat with Sara Coppler for another special Monday Update edition of Covering Creative Cuenca.
idiomART - Facebook Page
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
Northern Roots Live @ La Yunta
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join me for a conversation with the members of Northern Roots, one of my favorite local bands. Meet Glenn David, Jeff Schinsky, and Sarah HB. I really enjoyed chatting with them and learning more about Northern Roots and their amazing harmonies. Listen along...
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
La Yunta - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Join Sara Coppler and me for another special Monday Update episode of Covering Creative Cuenca.
Museum of Modern Art: Cuenca - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Happy Monday dear listeners! I so look forward to my weekly chats with Sara Coppler. It's wonderful to catch up and chat about our artistic and creative community here in Ecuador. Join us...
Festival de Loja
Event: An Afernoon with Glenn David at La Yunta
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca -Facebook Page
In this episode I sit down for a chat with Andrés Zambrano, owner of La Guarida. La Guarida is a beautiful venue for the arts, entertainment, and dining here in Cuenca, Ecuador. Join me for this fascinating conversation.
La Guarida - Facebook Page
La Guarida - Instagram
LaGuarida Sesiones - YouTube
Neediest Cases/Where Are They Now? - NYT Video
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Links:
Northern Roots - Facebook Page
Festival de Loja
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Links:
Cuenca Salmon
Cuenca Salmon RSVP Form
Cuenca Microgreens - Facebook
idiomART - Facebook
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook
Links:
El Oasis - Facebook Page
Shamuico Espai Gastronòmic - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
The holiday celebrations will certainly be different this year than in the past. In this episode I chat with some of the business owners and supporters of the arts around Parque San Sebastián to see what they have planned for this holiday weekend.
Casa Azul Galería Café
Cuenca Shop
San Sebas Cafe
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
We are entering my favorite time of year here in Cuenca, the holiday season. Today Sara and I discuss the upcoming events and ways to celebrate as we deal with the new realities of life during the pandemic. Join us.
Links:
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Under the Domes
idiomART - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Email: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Sara Coppler - Email: sara@zeroenterprises.com
Links:
Nunkui Ecoferia Amazónica
Real Nature Travel
Arrayan y Piedra - Hosteria
El Jardin - Puyo
Napo Wildlife Center
Sacha Lodge
Cuyabeno Lodge
Finca Heimatlos
100 Most Influencial People in 2020: Nemonte Nenquimo
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Meet the Indigenous Waorani leader taking on the Ecuadoran government
Covering Creative Cuneca Email: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Links:
Art exhibition of Juan Fernando Garcia
Estudio de Arte Soriano - Maité: Mini Masterpieces Exhibition
Cuenca Live Music and Arts
idiomART
Covering Creative Cuenca -Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Email: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Join me for a fascinating chat with Daphne "The Garden Goddess" Dupree of Cuenca Microgreens. I learned about the art of growing microgreens and edible flowers. You won't want to miss this conversation.
Links:
Cuenca Microgreens - Facebook Page
Daphne Dupree Email: Gardengoddessec@gmail.com
El Oasis Restaurant - Facebook Page
idiomART - Facebook Page
Under the Domes - Website
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Email: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Links:
Cuenca Kitchens
idiomART - Facebook Page
Under the Domes - Website
Covering Creative Cuenca - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca - Email: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Today, I sit down for a conversation with Chef Mico Eagle Feather, chef and owner of Cuenca's newest 100% plant based restaurant, El Oasis. Join me as Chef Mico shares his passion for healthy food, plan-based cuisine, and fine dining.
El Oasis - Facebook Page
Covering Creative Cuenca: Podcast - Facebook Page
Links:
El Oasis Restaurant
Under the Domes - Facebook
Under the Domes - Website
Sara Coppler: sara@zeroenterprises.com
Scott Cushing: covering.creative.cuenca@gmail.com
Links and Notes:
República Sur - bar/restaurante Facebook
Republica Sur - Periódico Digital
The Pandemic in Six-Word Memoirs in Ecuador
Links and Notes:
La Belga Facebook
Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de Cuenca
Double D's Delights
Santorino restaurant and pizza
Quilt Guild - First Meeting! For our first “getting to know you” meeting, let’s get together at Sunrise Cafe (Calle Larga at Benigno Malo) at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 21. If you’d like to, bring one show and tell item - either something you’ve made or something you want to make. If you need a sewing machine, one lady has one for sale. I’ll be handing out some information on promising places to buy supplies - so if anyone has a store they’d like to recommend, please let me know so I can include it. Consider coming early for lunch, so we’ll always be welcome at Sunrise. So looking forward to this! Nancy Galloway Laportea2@yahoo.com 098 287 3170 Sunrise Cafe is located at Calle Larga y Benigno Malo, Cuenca.
Links:
Cuenca Symphony Homepage
Cuenca Symphony YouTube Page
La Guarida Facebook Page
JD's Muebles Cuenca
La Yunta
Emergency Blood Donor List: ybba503@gmail.com
Join me each Monday for a conversation with Sara Coppler of idiomART, where we will discuss what is happening each week in Cuenca's arts community.
Links:
Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca
Join me for a conversation with Cuenca based painter, illustrator, writer and teacher Daniel Williams. Daniel and I discuss sources of inspiration, distance learning, creativity in the time of Covid and artistic legacy. Meet Daniel Williams.
Links:
http://www.anotherdanielwilliams.com/
http://www.kehindewiley.com/
https://www.soeymilk.com/
http://outsidelogic.com/franklinbooth/
https://www.kimjunggius.com/
https://www.santocesar.com/
https://www.wikiart.org/en/aubrey-beardsley
https://www.comicartfans.com/comic-artists/sergio_toppi.asp
http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/moebius-gives-18-wisdom-filled-tips-to-aspiring-artists-1996.html
http://www.karawalkerstudio.com/
In this episode I talk with Diego Mejía, owner, barista and coffee roaster extraordinaire at Sinfonía Café in Cuenca, Ecuador. In this conversation, Diego shares his knowledge and passion for the fine art of producing some of the finest coffee in Ecuador. Join us for a fascinating chat.
https://www.sinfoniacafe.com/
https://worldbaristachampionship.org/competitors/diego-mejia-ecuador/
https://perfectdailygrind.com/2016/06/5-reasons-why-specialty-coffee-is-taking-off-in-ecuador/
In this, our premier episode, I chat with Sara Coppler, one of the owners and masterminds behind idiomART here in Cuenca, Ecuador. Sara shares her thoughts about the creative community here in Cuenca along with her plans for idiomART in the face of the challenges presented by the current Covid-19 pandemic.
https://underthedomes.org/