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As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Jessica Kenney, a non-binary, disabled, neurodivergent multimedia artist. Listen to Jessica Kenney’s interview This post presents the resources that they mentioned during the conversation. Jessica Kenney’s links Jessica Kenney is an interdisciplinary artist living on Wolastoqiyik territory otherwise known as Fredericton NB. Their art practice includes visual art, animation, music, poetry and textile work. Jessica believes that art is our chance to tell our stories and reach out into the world. They studied animation at the Center for Arts and Technology and the Fredericton Game and Animation Institute. They have been doing freelance work…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Danielle Hollobaugh, a singer, an actor, and a songwriter, living and working in Los Angeles. Listen to Danielle Hollobaugh’s interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Danielle Hollobaugh’s links page Links to Danielle Hollobaugh’s Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Visit Danielle Hollobaugh’s page Haunted Mansion An excerpt of this song is played before the interview begins. This single was released in 2019. It was written by Danielle Hollobaugh and Rachel Starr, and produced by Eric Mcneely. A video with…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Alex Masse, a writer, a musician, and a communications specialist living in Vancouver. Listen to Alex Masse’s interview This post presents the resources that they mentioned during the conversation. Alex Masse’s website Alex K. Masse, AKA Fairything, is a writer, musician, and communications specialist from what is colonially known as British Columbia. Their work has been seen everywhere from the Scholastic Writing Awards to Autostraddle, as well as in collaboration with Penelope Scott, Vancouver Pride, Simon Fraser University, and more. They’re also a neurodivergent nonbinary lesbian, which greatly…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Alex Bulmer, a Canadian playwright and theatre artist, working in theatre, film, radio, and education. Listen to Alex Bulmer’s interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Alex Bulmer’s website Named one of the most influential disabled artists by UK’s Power Magazine, Alex Bulmer has over thirty professional years’ experience across theatre, film, radio and education. She is fuelled by a curiosity of the improbable, dedicated to collaborative practice, and deeply informed by her experience of becoming blind. Visit Alex Bulmer’s website Graeae Theatre…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed A. Laura Brody, an artist who sculpts for the human body and its vehicles. She is the founder of Opulent Mobility, a series of exhibits that re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful. Listen to Laura Brody’s interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Laura Brody’s website A. Laura Brody turns wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters into works of art, and takes reclaimed materials and gives them new lives. She teaches pattern manipulation, draping, alterations, and wearable art. Visit Laura Brody’s website Opulent Mobility…