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Ministry of Arts Podcast

Gary Mansfield
Sussex Portrait Artist Of the Year
London
Art
Art Therapy
New Artist Fair
Photography
Mental Health
Abstract Art
Portraiture
Truman Brewery
Performance Art
London, United Kingdom
IRA
Maguire Seven
Guatford Four
Solitary Confinement
British Police
The Name Of the Father
Portrait Art
The Weight Of Colour

Possibly the World's most inclusive art podcast.

Artist & Curator Gary Mansfield talks to emerging, established and world renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner.

Gary's booming Cockney voice and jovial approach, is a breath of fresh air for those within the art world and a beacon to those that thought it inaccessible.

Previous guests include: Maggi Hambling, Mark Wallinger, Gavin Tu... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Steeldoor Studios (@SteeldoorStudios)

Steeldoor Studios is the pseudonym of a self-taught artist whose work has been shaped by a lifetime of institutional experience, including many years spent in prison.

Cr... more

This week Gary Mansfield speaks Helen Downie aka Unskilled Worker (@unskilledworker)

Helen is a self-taught artist and has been painting for just seven years, in that short time, she has amassed over 280,000 Instagram followers, under the Moniker U... more

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Andy Aitchison (@AndyAitchison.uk)

Andy Aitchison is a documentary photographer best known for his long-term exploration of the UK prison system. Since first photographing inside HMP Wandsworth in 2004, he h... more

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Emma Dogliani (@music_in_the_ville)

Music in the Ville is a charity that brings professional musicians of all genres into HMP Pentonville to perform and run weekly workshops and monthly open mic sessions on t... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Aitchison
Prison photographer and documentary photographer
Independent photographer known for work in UK prisons
Episode: Ep.307 Andy Aitchison - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Emma Dogliani
Founder and director of East London Metropolitan Opera
East London Metropolitan Opera
Episode: Ep.306 Music in the Ville - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Rob Munday
Holographic artist and inventor of digital holography processes
Independent artist/technologist
Episode: REWIND Ep.65 Rob Munday – Ministry of Arts Podcast
Louis Wootton-Davies
Artist focused on memory and detritus of everyday places
Independent artist
Episode: Ep.305 Louis Wootton-Davies - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Wilfrid Wood
Plasticine sculpture portrait artist
Episode: REWIND Ep.59 Wilfrid Wood - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Zoe Moss
Fine artist collaborating on the O and A Collective
O and A Collective
Episode: Ep.304 O and A Collective - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Jonny Fyvie
Artist collaborating on the O and A Collective
O and A Collective
Episode: Ep.304 O and A Collective - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Tamm Reynolds
Performance artist and subversive drag artist, alter ego Maggi Bardot
Episode: Ep.303 Tamm Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Kellie Miller
Artist and gallerist, founder of Kellie Miller Arts
Kellie Miller Arts
Episode: Ep.302 Kellie Miller - Ministry of Arts Podcast

Host

Gary Mansfield
Host of the Ministry of Arts Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • The. Commercials are too LOUD

    I used to love this show but I can't take the commercials. Especially in the

    Middle

    Of the podcast. It's so annoying and they are way too loud! I will no longer listen to this show.

    We all should boycott shows with commercials!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GoodGood Soul
    United States2 years ago
  • Very insightful with a lovely tone

    Just my type of podcast. Insightful but also no hint of pretension. I came across this through t the new artist fair and can’t wait to get stuck into the next years worth of shows!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craftygreg
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This awesome!

    Loved the podcast with Opake! Was really cool! Will be listening to the rest & recommending this to my friends! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barriejdavies
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Just found this wonderful art podcast

    What an inspiring podcast…Gary you are proving that life is what YOU make it. Sometimes with a few bumps along the road…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sama.darlin
    United States4 years ago
  • A wonderful art podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Raqqqers
    5 years ago

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The show is valued for accessible, in-depth art conversations that feel like a chat with friends.
Guests are described as insightful and inspiring.
Listeners praise the host's warm, down-to-earth interview style.

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#213
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#206
New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts

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Ep.306 Music in the Ville - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Q: How do you balance professional standards with the prison environment and staff rules?
Emma and Gary discuss the importance of using professional musicians, adhering to Ministry of Justice publicity guidelines, and fostering collaboration with prison staff to ensure programs are sustainable and respectful of security policies.
Ep.306 Music in the Ville - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Q: But how did a female opera singer end up in Pentonville and start this project?
Emma explains that after volunteering and discovering a local network (including the Irene Taylor Trust) she leveraged existing contacts, used her classical musicians to perform for the inmates, and gradually formalized the effort into a charity that could access external funding.
Ep.305 Louis Wootton-Davies - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Q: How would you explain what you do to someone who may not know your work?
Most people know me for my paintings, but I do sculptures as well; I'm still exploring what to call myself, often moving the goalposts as I grow.
REWIND Ep.05 James Gray & Cafe Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Q: Can you tell us about the Face Value project and how you collaborated with other artists?
James describes exchanging artworks between artists and the concept of collaboration, where each piece is transformed by another artist, highlighting generosity and mutual support within the art community.
REWIND Ep.05 James Gray & Cafe Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast
Q: What role did your living situation or past experiences play in your art and how you present it to the public?
He notes that while backstory is important, he wants viewers to buy the artwork for its aesthetics and intrinsic value, not just because of the artist's circumstances.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ministry of Arts Podcast

What is Ministry of Arts Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with artists, makers, and art-world figures, focusing on process, practice, and the intersection of creativity with culture and society. Episodes often explore how technique, collaboration, and context shape work—from portraiture and sculpture to collaboration projects and public-facing art—while also touching on the business, opportunities, and challenges of pursuing art in the contemporary world. A notable hallmark is an approachable, warm interview style that invites both personal and professional insights, making it accessible to artists, collectors, and casual listeners alike. The program frequently highlights independent practice, gallery ecosystems, and initiatives that support emerging talent... more

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Recent guests on Ministry of Arts Podcast include:

1. Andy Aitchison
2. Emma Dogliani
3. Rob Munday
4. Louis Wootton-Davies
5. Wilfrid Wood
6. Zoe Moss
7. Jonny Fyvie
8. Tamm Reynolds

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