Episodes 89
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (25)
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

What if art were less about goals and more about living? The Art Life is a podcast and emerging philosophy exploring what it means to be an artist. Each episode questions what art has to do with life: from nature to notebooks, from happiness to home renovations. Your host Grace Gordon shares stories of how art weaves meaning into all that we do. 'Being an artist' can be a job, but also an identity, a lifestyle, and a reminder to spend time away from screens. In conversation, The Art Life redefines ‘art’ as expansive, inclusive, and grounding. This show is for everyone because everyone can be an artist. Tune in for art chats and interviews. We hope you’re inspired to adopt an art life of your own.

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Survivor

May 01, 2026 1h 7m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:THE ART LIFE RETURNS! As Grace and Xandra celebrate their return to the podcast, they share joy and art life lessons from a year of watching Survivor. What can artists learn from…

The Show Must Go On

Oct 25, 2025 1h 4m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard it before: THE SHOW MUST GO ON! But how do you keep going when it feels like your vision is falling apart?In Episode 88, Grace and Xandra discuss their year in…

The Friends We Make Along The Way

Dec 29, 2024 1h 16m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Do you ask your friends to support your art? Do you struggle with authentic self-promotion? In Episode 87, Grace and Xandra discuss strategies for sharing your work, involving…

The Art of Achieving Your Dreams

Oct 24, 2024 1h 2m

What's the most surprising thing about achieving your dreams? Is it "lonely at the top"? After a two year hiatus (and many creative milestones) hosts Xandra and Grace are BACK to celebrate their…

Reinventing Your Art Life (with Xandra Sunglim Burns)

Aug 19, 2022 52m

Are you ready to enter a new era of your art life? Will your audience accept your creative evolution? In Episode 85, Xandra returns to the show discuss her massive reinvention, breaking the "rules"…

The Heart Part is the Hard Part (with Cesar Cardona)

Aug 05, 2022 1h 3m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Cesar Cardona (he/him) is a musician, actor, writer, and boxer. Today, he's celebrating the release of his debut album, THE HEART PART IS THE HARD PART. In Episode 84, Cesar and…

Is Art Therapy? (with Ameya Calvocoressi)

Jul 22, 2022 1h 9m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:"This is my therapy," we say while entering the theatre. "That was therapeutic," we exhale after dancing out our stress. We know that art is healing, but can it truly replace…

Movement for Artists (with Athena Reddy)

Jun 24, 2022 1h 5m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:You are not a selfie. You are not an image in a Zoom meeting. You are a body in three-dimensional space, with sensations and needs that are important to attune to.Athena Reddy…

The Art of Editing (with Lorrie Kim)

Jun 10, 2022 58m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Lorrie Kim (she/her) is an author who loves editing. In Episode 81, she takes a break from book revisions to speak with Grace about sending useful writing feedback, beta reading,…

Minimalism for Artists (with Xandra Robinson-Burns)

May 27, 2022 1h 3m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:A night owl and an early bird. An extrovert and an introvert. A maximalist and a minimalist. Grace and Xandra are opposites in many ways, and they’ve learned so much by…

Artivism

May 13, 2022 28m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What is "artivism", and how can we practice it in our daily lives? In Episode 79, Grace explores the intersection of artmaking and activism, and shares ideas for creating art in…

Cashing In vs. Selling Out (with Valerie Lohman)

Apr 22, 2022 58m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:How will you know when you're ready to make a living off your art? Can you take commercial and influencer gigs without sacrificing your values? In Episode 78, Valerie Rose Lohman…

Choose Your Own Love Story with Xandra Robinson-Burns

Apr 08, 2022 51m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What are your favorite love stories? What fictional couples inspire you?In this feel-good episode, host Xandra Robinson-Burns returns to talk with Grace all about favorite love…

Finding Your Audience and Facing Your Fears (with Alan Lastufka)

Mar 18, 2022 53m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Alan Lastufka (he/him) is one of the founders of DFTBA Records, a multimedia content creator, and the author of debut horror novel FACE THE NIGHT. In Episode 76, Grace and Alan…

Who Tells Your Story?

Jan 28, 2022 20m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Why is it important for artists to tell their own stories? What stories are lost when a biographer compiles an artists' life? What depth is lost when an artist removes unglamorous…

365 Thank Yous

Dec 31, 2021 30m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What's the antidote to anxiety-inducing New Year's Resolutions? A new daily practice to keep you grateful for the present moment.In this end-of-year celebration, Grace shares 10…

Expanding the Canon with Shaun Leisher

Nov 19, 2021 42m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Who decides what plays and literature are "classics"? What stories will enrich the lives of a modern audience? And... is Shakespeare truly universal?Shaun Leisher (he/him) is a…

Are Witches Artists? with Crimson Minx

Nov 05, 2021 46m

Episode NotesEPISODE DESCRIPTION:Crimson Minx (she/her) is the founder of Minx + Muse, a fiercely feminine playhouse that helps people awaken their innate magick through dance, movement, and…

Integrity for Artists with Rev. Brig Feltus

Oct 22, 2021 1h 1m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:"Integrity is the practice and acknowledgement of your wholeness. It is a commitment to expressing yourself as whole."In this much-anticipated episode, Grace interviews Reverend…

124 Years 100 Movies

Oct 08, 2021 41m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Grace just completed watching every film on AFI's 100 Greatest American Movies list. In this listener-requested episode, she discusses lifting marginalized voices, censorship and…

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