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Artwork for Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives

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

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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Artwork for Extraordinary Creatives

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If you're making work that comes from somewhere deeply personal, how much do you actually have to tell people about where it came from?

I've been thinking about this because it's something that comes up quite often when I'm working with artists. Per... more

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What happens when you expect your art to become your entire “existential dread receptacle”?

That brilliant phrase comes from my guest today, Robin F. Williams, and it opens up a conversation I think a lot of artists need to hear about how you protec... more

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I want you to think about somebody whose opinion of your work really matters to you.

Perhaps it's a curator you've admired for years, an artist whose practice you find fascinating, a gallery director you'd love to work with or somebody who has intro... more

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Some of the decisions that shape art history never make it into the official record. They happen in conversations, through relationships, and because somebody is prepared to champion an artist before the market or the wider art world has decided they... more

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Recent Guests

Robin F. Williams
Brooklyn-based painter whose work explores art history, horror, gender, technology and AI.
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Episode: Sustain the Thing That Sustains You: Finding Your People, Backing Your Work and Building an Art Career with Robin F. Williams
Alona Pardo
Director of the Arts Council Collection and Turner Prize jury member; former Barbican curator
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Episode: Who Gets Remembered in Art and Why? with Alona Pardo, Director of The Arts Council Collection
Andy Holden
Artist and author of Weight of Imagination
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Episode: The Weight of Imagination: Art, Memory, and Making with Andy Holden
Alice Sharp
Artistic Director of Invisible Dust
Invisible Dust
Episode: What Art Can Do About Climate Change? - with Alice Sharp and Rana Begum
Rana Begum
Visual artist creating public artworks
Episode: What Art Can Do About Climate Change? - with Alice Sharp and Rana Begum
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
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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
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Episode: The Journey Back to Yourself: Letting Go of Who People Expect You to Be with Gabriella Cilmi

Host

Ceri Hand
Host of Extraordinary Creatives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 266 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
    Ireland6 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom9 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.

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#128
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#11
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#131
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
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#157
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#67
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#106
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sustain the Thing That Sustains You: Finding Your People, Backing Your Work and Building an Art Career with Robin F. Williams
Q: Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by difficult feelings, and how did you find your way through it?
Williams says painting is a valued practice, but they support it with exercise, sleep, eating well, writing and other creative outlets so it can remain vital.
Sustain the Thing That Sustains You: Finding Your People, Backing Your Work and Building an Art Career with Robin F. Williams
Q: Has painting the ideas affected and changed how you feel about them now?
Williams says painting helps them process change and relate physically to frightening or abstract ideas, without needing to resolve their contradictions.
Who Gets Remembered in Art and Why? with Alona Pardo, Director of The Arts Council Collection
Q: Where did you grow up and when did you realize that a creative life was for you?
Pardo grew up between London and France in a family that collected objects and visited small galleries. A formative encounter with Jeff Koons's work first made her question what art could be and led her toward a curatorial career.
Who Gets Remembered in Art and Why? with Alona Pardo, Director of The Arts Council Collection
Q: What are you most excited about at the moment in the work that you're doing?
As Director of the Arts Council Collection, Pardo is focused on acquisitions that extend contemporary British practice while creating dialogue with works from earlier decades in the collection.
What Art Can Do About Climate Change? - with Alice Sharp and Rana Begum
Q: How did you approach inviting scientists and making the collaboration work across disciplines?
Alice explains that she meets scientists before connecting them with artists, gauges their interest and what they want to gain from collaborating, and emphasizes early, in-person engagement to build trust and ensure the scientist's presence is meaningful within the artistic process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Extraordinary Creatives

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. Robin F. Williams
2. Alona Pardo
3. Andy Holden
4. Alice Sharp
5. Rana Begum
6. Daniel Crouch
7. Freddie Yauner
8. Andrea Grover

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