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Artwork for Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives

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

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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At a recent exhibition opening, I was talking with an artist whose work I admire. We were looking at work that was beautifully made and meticulously researched, yet somehow, I wasn’t moved.

The artist described it as research that hadn't become art ... more

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How does a sixteen-year-old looking for beer money become one of the world’s leading dealers in rare maps, selling extraordinary objects for millions and occasionally outbidding the Library of Congress?

Today I’m talking to Daniel Crouch, founder of... more

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What if the thing that you keep calling procrastination, lack of confidence or self-sabotage isn’t quite what you think it is? What if one part of you desperately wants the exhibition, the opportunity, or success, while another part is trying just as... more

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What do you do when an artwork you’ve been quietly developing for years suddenly goes stratospheric? And how do you turn a hit into a career-changing opportunity without sacrificing your health, your family, or the work itself?

My guest today is ext... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Crouch
Founder, Daniel Crouch Rare Books
Daniel Crouch Rare Books
Episode: Learning How to Really Look, Understand And Uncover The Story with Daniel Crouch
Freddie Yauner
Artist known for Mirror Mask and pollen portraits
Freddie Yauner Studio
Episode: Preparing for Viral Success Without Burning Out with Freddie Yauner
Andrea Grover
Arts leader, curator, writer; founder of Aurora Picture Show
Guild Hall (Long Island) and Aurora Picture Show
Episode: What Creativity, Leadership and Community Mean When Your Life Changes Drastically with Andrea Grover
Gabriella Cilmi
Italian-Australian singer-songwriter
Musician
Episode: The Journey Back to Yourself: Letting Go of Who People Expect You to Be with Gabriella Cilmi
Elaine Mitchener
Vocalist, movement artist and composer
Episode: What Does It Really Take To Create Extraordinary Work With Another Person With Ain Bailey and Elaine Mitchener MBE
Ain Bailey
Award-winning composer and sound artist
Episode: What Does It Really Take To Create Extraordinary Work With Another Person With Ain Bailey and Elaine Mitchener MBE
PJ Raval
Filmmaker and storyteller focusing on identity and social issues
Unravel/Documentary work
Episode: What If Creativity Is Really an Act of Investigation? With PJ Raval
Simone Brewster
Artist working across sculpture, painting, jewelry, and public installations
Based in London
Episode: Why Making Bad Work Is the Secret to Great Art with Simone Brewster
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

Host

Ceri Hand
Host of Extraordinary Creatives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 262 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
    Ireland5 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom8 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 Kingdom8 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

In-depth conversations that feel like artist therapy with useful, transferable tips
Some critique about a repetitive interview structure in some episodes
Warm, generous host with insightful, practical interviews
Guest diversity is appreciated, with high regard for the host's empathy and clarity
Listeners praise the depth, practicality, and supportive coaching approach

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#119
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#188
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#77
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#176
France/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#189
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Learning How to Really Look, Understand And Uncover The Story with Daniel Crouch
Q: How did the Maggiolo Planisphere reveal itself as a treaty negotiation map rather than a simple decorative piece?
By examining the border placement, the dual-circle composition, and the specific distribution of colonial claims, which aligned with known historical negotiations between Francis I and Charles V during 1529-1531, showing it was designed for diplomatic discussions rather than seafaring use.
The Journey Back to Yourself: Letting Go of Who People Expect You to Be with Gabriella Cilmi
Q: What did you learn from the people in the room during the recording process?
Gabriella describes how a supportive, collaborative environment helps surface authentic performances, how studio energy and the spontaneous, tape-based process create a vital spark, and how the presence of others can broaden the emotional palette of a track.
The Journey Back to Yourself: Letting Go of Who People Expect You to Be with Gabriella Cilmi
Q: What influenced your choice of the first single and how did you decide to release it?
She says the first single was chosen because it opened the record, summed up the experience, and offered an uplifting, hopeful doorway into a record that invites listeners back to that inner place. It signaled the album's tone and theme of returning to a resilient self.
The Journey Back to Yourself: Letting Go of Who People Expect You to Be with Gabriella Cilmi
Q: Could you describe the process of how you went about writing and pulling the album together?
Gabriella explains that she had been working toward a record for a long time, used the past self as a guide, and wrote with intention, often starting from a single idea and allowing it to grow with collaborators who understood the emotional journey she wanted to take. She emphasizes writing with women to avoid dismissive feedback and anchoring songs to personal experience.
Why Making Bad Work Is the Secret to Great Art with Simone Brewster
Q: Why is embracing 'bad work' important in your creative process?
Bad work is framed as a necessary step that leads to learning, refinement, and a clearer handwriting across projects; it's part of growing into better, more purposeful outcomes.

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What is Extraordinary Creatives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful deep-dive into art and creativity, with conversations spanning from personal creative practice to large-scale public projects. Episodes commonly explore long-term thinking, sustainable funding, community engagement, and practical craft across visual arts, design, film, and curatorial practice. The host blends coaching, critique, and hands-on career guidance to help artists navigate markets, institutions, and project logistics without losing artistic integrity. Notable throughlines include the ethics of public art, sustainability in practice, and strategies for turning ambitious ideas into enduring work, often illustrated with vivid behind-the-scenes stories and concrete takeaways for listeners pursuing resilient, meaningful cre... more

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1. Daniel Crouch
2. Freddie Yauner
3. Andrea Grover
4. Gabriella Cilmi
5. Elaine Mitchener
6. Ain Bailey
7. PJ Raval
8. Simone Brewster

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