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Artwork for Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives

Ceri Hand
Creativity
Art
Creative Process
Public Art
Networking
Mental Health
Collaboration
Contemporary Art
Community Engagement
Artist Mastermind Circle
Grief
Art Education
Community Building
Sculpture
Motherhood
Art Exhibitions
Self-Doubt
Social Justice
Confidence
Sound Art

Extraordinary Creatives: The Premier Art Podcast Welcome to the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, your gateway to the world of exceptional artists and creative leaders who have defied the odds to make a significant impact in the arts and beyond. Hosted by Ceri Hand, creative coach, curator, and seasoned arts and business insider, this podcast offers a wealth of insights into art and creativity thro... more

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'I don't want them to think I'm difficult.'

I've heard that sentence more times than I can count, usually about four minutes after somebody has told me the best news of their year. They’ve landed a gig, an exhibition, commission. The residency they'... more

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Welcome back to Extraordinary Creatives. Today's guest is the remarkable Simone Brewster. Simone is an artist whose work moves between sculpture, painting, jewellery, furniture, architecture, and public installation. On paper those disciplines might ... more

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There's something I've been thinking about for quite a while now.

It's something I've talked about with close friends, but hardly ever publicly. Not because it's a secret. And certainly not because I'm embarrassed by it. I think, if I'm honest, I ju... more

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I first met Reuben Wu when I was Director of Exhibitions at FACT in Liverpool, and he was one of the coolest musicians in the city, co-founding the band Ladytron and shaping a distinctive sound that travelled around the world.

Years on, he's one of ... more

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Recent Guests

Reuben Wu
Photographer and visual artist known for light painting and nature-driven timelapse work.
Independent artist/Photographer
Episode: Drawing with Light, Playing with Time with Reuben Wu
Ela Thier
Writer, director, and actor; founding director of The Independent Film School
The Independent Film School
Episode: Your Creative Work Matters and You Have The Talent To Bring It To Life with Ela Thier
Zander Rose
Clock designer and artist focused on long-term thinking and the Clock of the Long Now
Long Now Foundation / rosefutures.com
Episode: Fast Robots, Slow Clocks: How To Design Art That Lasts Beyond Your Lifetime with Zander Rose
Hettie Judah
Writer, curator, advocate focused on motherhood in the art world
Artist and curator, advocate for artists' rights
Episode: Late Starts, Long Breaks: A Survival Guide to the Art World with Hettie Judah
Phoebe Boswell
Kenyan-British visual artist and writer; multidisciplinary practitioner
Independent artist
Episode: We Move Through Scales of Blue: Making Art That Holds More Than One Truth with Phoebe Boswell
Luke Jerram
Artist known for Museum of the Moon, Sky Orchestra, Glass Microbiology
Independent Artist
Episode: Building a Sustainable Truly Creative Practice Without Selling Out - with Luke Jerram
Lucia Pietroiusti
Italian-British curator at Hartwig Museum; former Serpentine curator; founder of General Ecology
Hartwig Art Foundation; Serpentine
Episode: The Work That Lasts Speaks To What Is Stuck, Not What Is Comfortable with Lucia Pietroiusti
Amartey Golding
Artist and filmmaker featured in the episode
Episode: Trust Discomfort As Part of Your Creative Language with Amartey Golding
Ian Giles
Artist-curator focusing on LGBTQI+ histories through archives
Independent artist
Episode: Don't Wait For Permission To Build The World You Want To Live In with Ian Giles and David Shenton

Host

Ceri Hand
Host of Extraordinary Creatives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Feeling like I have found my people

    This podcast is so generous and so heart centred. Ceri is authentically herself, and brings out the very best from the artists and creative minds she has conversations with. I feel encouraged by this podcast and I highly regard it. Thank you Ceri ! And thank you to all your guests. Thank you Charmaine for this particular episode it went beyond and really helped me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heartcentred
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Conversation with Julia Cameron

    I have recently discovered this nourishing and helpful podcast.

    I’ve just had a fantastic hour listening to Ceri interview one of my long term icons, Julia Cameron, so brilliant to hear an up to date interview.

    I never tire of listening to her calm energy, humour and wisdom.

    I’ve been doing the morning pages, as often as I can, for well over ten years after doing the Artists Way Course soon after my father went into a care home, I had been spending a lot of my spare time looking after him and ha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raking the leaves
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Nourishing listening!

    Really enjoyjng Ceri’s content and coaching through these podcasts and the membership network. It’s so freeing and nourishing to be able to hear all the things that go on in my head unpicked and made more rational. I don’t feel so alone in my studio and feel really empowered in my decisions and making. Wish this had existed 15 years ago!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloudsartist
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Warm, supportive and expert

    I really value the warmth and generosity Ceri brings in this series. The interviews are insightful and full of useful information. The ‘how to’s’ invaluable and full of learning. I particularly value the understanding, acceptance and practical advice in dealing with the emotional aspects of maintaining an artistic practice. Boy oh boy does Ceri understand the self-doubt! Highly recommend this to any artist and I have shared some episodes with friends in other creative fields as the advice often ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daylightdreaming
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Predictable and long winded

    The repetitious interview structure is long winded and frustrating- so often asking interviewee to grind through their linear biography from childhood to present…!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jorgensensorious
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners find the episode structure predictable or long-form at times.
Episodes routinely offer practical, actionable guidance for artists.
The coaching angle helps artists translate ideas into real-world steps.
Listeners praise the host's warm, insightful interviewing style.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#109
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#237
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#112
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#130
France/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#161
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your Creative Work Matters and You Have The Talent To Bring It To Life with Ela Thier
Q: What role does money and career planning play in artistic life?
Ela advocates separating income generation from core artistic work, using teaching and school administration to sustain the artist, and pursuing creative projects with long-term passion rather than short-term financial goals.
Your Creative Work Matters and You Have The Talent To Bring It To Life with Ela Thier
Q: Why start The Independent Film School and what gaps did you see in traditional film education?
She argues that conventional art schools are often gatekeeping and information-heavy, stifling creativity, and she built the school to cultivate talent through supportive coaching, practical craft, and an inclusive atmosphere where every student can grow.
Your Creative Work Matters and You Have The Talent To Bring It To Life with Ela Thier
Q: How did you get into filmmaking and what kept you going?
Ela describes an enduring storyteller's impulse, upbringing that fostered resourcefulness, and a decision to return to filmmaking after a period away, driven by a clear sense of purpose and big why; she emphasizes craft as learnable and the importance of audience-centered storytelling.
Drawing with Light, Playing with Time with Reuben Wu
Q: How do you balance your process with the realities of making a living as an artist?
Wu describes a path starting with a pivotal GE project in 2013, moving to Chicago and the US, and gradually building a practice through residencies, portfolio reviews, and direct-to-collector prints; he emphasizes the importance of newsletters, agent representation, and direct sales to collectors to maintain a sustainable practice while keeping the work authentic and independent from an overarching brand.
Drawing with Light, Playing with Time with Reuben Wu
Q: How did your Siren project come about, and what did you discover along the way?
Wu recounts sketching the concept in 2022, chasing a light-painting that could be realized only years later during a Lake Michigan trip in 2024, where an unexpected aurora and waves transformed the image and made the original sketch come alive; he frames the breakthrough as a blend of preparation and serendipity, ultimately shifting his focus from controlling landscapes to collaborating with natural forces.

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A culture-leaning show centered on practical creativity and sustained artistic practice, featuring deep-dive conversations with artists, designers, and arts leaders. Episodes blend hands-on frameworks for gaining press, navigating public art projects, developing long-term creative careers, and managing the emotional and logistical aspects of making art. A standout trait is the host's coaching background, which shapes interviews into actionable guidance, practical tips, and mindset strategies that listeners can apply to their own studios and careers. The mix of guests—from visual artists to public art leaders—offers diverse perspectives on process, collaboration, and resilience in the arts scene.

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Recent guests on Extraordinary Creatives include:

1. Reuben Wu
2. Ela Thier
3. Zander Rose
4. Hettie Judah
5. Phoebe Boswell
6. Luke Jerram
7. Lucia Pietroiusti
8. Amartey Golding

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