Sharon Arnold on "Connections Between Spiritual and Artistic Practice" Track 4

Summary: Tune in to our Very Last Episode in our segment on Connections Between Spiritual and Artistic Practice with Sharon Arnold. Sharon Arnold is an independent scholar, writer, and educator working in arts, philosophy, and cultural histories. They approach this work through the examination of histories, folklore, community ecosystems, and solidarity networks to support new paths forward. Sharon has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts with a focus on critical theory and cultural criticism; and went on to found Bridge Productions in 2011. They co-teach various drop-in and year long classes at Madrona House Apothecary with founder Vanessa Ainslie; and they are currently in their third year as an adjunct instructor in the art department at Cornish College of the Arts, with an emphasis on the ethics and practicum of curatorial and exhibition-making; as well as integration of research and studio practice. They are currently working on a long term project examining the Pacific Northwest’s regional arts ecosystems, small pieces of which are regularly published on Dimensions Variable. We discuss their work and inspirations in the art world, their latest work learning and teaching about heritage and practices of Indigenous European traditions, our thoughts about Neo-Paganism, and our role as settler colonizers in decolonization (hint: it starts with us), meme-talk, and much more.