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Common Folk
The Landline Podcast is a Common Folk Artist Collective Production. We’ll bring you stories from all over, digging deep into the minds of creators from all walks of life. We’ll also talk to various professionals in specialized fields or just great humans with incredible tales! We want to use this platform to extend the mission of Common Folk and to continue to expand the culturally inspiring and the evolving art scene in the area.
This episode was recorded in April 2019
We've known Julia Dixon for a while now. She came to the Berkshires about 10 years ago from New York and has worn many hats since then. In this episode, we talk about what the creative economy is, Julia's work in Bennington, Vt. as an economic development consultant, and more!
Bio: Julia is a creative economy expert, cultural planning consultant, and freelance writer based in North Adams, Massachusetts. Previously, she served as Managing Director of Berkshire Creative and Creative Economy Specialist at 1Berkshire. She has taught and lectured undergraduate and graduate students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, New Hampshire Institute of Art, and Purchase College. She served as an appointed co-founding member and chair of the North Adams Public Arts Commission, core team member of the North Adams Cultural District, and co-founding board member of the Makers’ Mill. She earned her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2014 and BFA from Purchase College in 2005. juliakimdixon.com
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Before Dan escaped to Ecuador for the winter, we sat down with our good friend Joe Aidonidis who shines a light on various organizations in Berkshire County with his videography skills. Now we're back for the spring/summer with some fresh episodes!
Learn more about Common Folk Artist Collective and the Landline Podcast by visiting commonfolk.org.
There are many aspects of the art world. One of them includes art therapy; expressing one's self through creating art with the intention of healing as a therapeutic technique. Art can sometimes reveal deep meanings and folks strategically use it as a coping strategy.
In this episode we asked Lindsey, an independently licensed mental health counselor, and a certified art therapist, all about her job. She provides individual and group counseling at the Brien Center and her specialty is addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders. Lindsey also leads a yoga/cognitive behavioral therapy group and is a team member for process improvement projects in the Addiction Treatment Program.
Learn more about Common Folk Artist Collective and the Landline Podcast by visiting commonfolk.org.
Nothing structured – no strings attached.
We pulled Madelyn and Phil into the Landline studio this month to share their fondest memories. Madelyn dives into her tinder messages and talks about strange social encounters. Phil reflects on his work in Florida for FEMA and a road trip to a mask party.
Madelyn works in the nonprofit theatre world and sings/performs with Dan and a few other Common Folk members. Phil can be found occasionally working for FEMA after natural disasters or under the lights doing freelance production for performance art.
We hope you enjoy our casual, super cool conversation!
Learn more about Landline and Common Folk Artist Collective at commonfolk.org.
For the first ever Landline Podcast episode co-hosts Dan and Makayla interview Laura Savia and Lee Overtree. Hundreds of Berkshire County residents take part in the Community Works play that Lee and Laura organize. The guests talk about what community means to them, their experience in the theatre world, and more about being creators!
See the Community Works play in mid-August in Williamstown, MA, or, learn more about the project at wtfestival.org.
Learn more about Common Folk Artist Collective and the Landline Podcast by visiting commonfolk.org.