Brave Decisions, the (Caring) Power of Curation + Empowering One's Own Wisdom / Makeba Dixon-Hill


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Jul 09 2020 83 mins   2
In her own words, Makeba Dixon-Hill is a connector, explorer and advocate who believes in the power of wandering when the heart is your guide. This Path has led her to writing, working in museums, teaching yoga, public speaking, and supporting others as a facilitator, thought partner, funder, and curator. Her areas of expertise include health and wellness consulting, arts advocacy strategy, interdisciplinary arts programming, artist workforce development, creative placemaking, and African Diasporic art and culture. And she currently serves as the Curator of Education at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art here in Atlanta. WE DISCUSS: The place that she’s in right now as a return to self and empowering the self Art as a tool for connectivity, altering spaces + holism Gestures and practices that create accessibility + relevance in institutional spaces Using art to facilitate creative and utilitarian output Celebrating creativity as a component of survival Reconnecting to one’s voice within the body and the spirits of others How spirituality + magic can support us in being more caring Making brave decisions around consumption Leaning into YES as allowing + collaboration Opening up our definitions of mediumship, especially through artistic practices and participation The power of editing + curation within the context of our artistic representation + image consumption If you enjoyed this episode, check out: Episode 44 w/ Aaron Samuel Davis Episode 32 w/on Michael J Morris Episode 37 w/ Anana Harris Parris Episode 15 w/ Dr Tiffany Johnson LINKS / More info about MG's upcoming workshop Astrology Sessions Intuitive Coaching Sessions Tarot Sessions Mary Grace’s IG Mary Grace's website Email —> [email protected] / / LINKS Makeba's website Malcolm X Kiki Cinza Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Toni Morrison Disclosure (documentary) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mgallerdice)