The Art of Resistance

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A podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. From Gran Fury to Riot Grrrl, from Emory Douglas to Zitkála-Šá, from Samizdat to W.I.T.C.H., we examine how artists have used their work to resist, and what we can learn from them to make art as resistance today.

Episodes

  1. Season 1 Epilogue: Behind the scenes, bonuses, and what's next

    OCT 13

    Season 1 Epilogue: Behind the scenes, bonuses, and what's next

    Let's wrap up Season 1, and look ahead to what's next! Featuring special appearances by the podcats: Ziggy Stardust, Winona Ryder, and Louise. This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

    16 min
  2. Hexing the Patriarchy: The art of W.I.T.C.H., 1968+

    OCT 6

    Hexing the Patriarchy: The art of W.I.T.C.H., 1968+

    How did ancient and primal fears provide the perfect imagery for women’s rights? How did radical feminists use theater and artistic play to channel their anger and make an impact? And what can we learn from the Women’s International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell, or W.I.T.C.H., about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Presented by: Bitches Get Stuff Done This episode is presented by Bitches Get Stuff Done. Bitches Get Stuff Done was founded by three scrappy, unapologetically loud activists as an answer to the unprecedented, abusive Republican super-majority in Iowa. We're building a community of activists across Iowa and the country. The time to be nice is over. It's time to Be A Bitch! Learn more and listen to their podcast at bitchesgetstuffdone.org.

    22 min
  3. Indigenous truths: The art of Zitkála-Šá, 1900-1936

    SEP 29

    Indigenous truths: The art of Zitkála-Šá, 1900-1936

    How did writing empower a community? How did truth-telling defy the powers that be, and embolden generations to come?  And what can we learn from Zitkála-Šá about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Presented by... This episode is presented by The Indigenous Art Alliance, a non-profit organization promoting and empowering Indigenous artists through Contemporary Arts. The Indigenous Peoples Art Gallery and Cafe in Iowa City, Iowa, is a space for Indigenous Arts events. Our vision is to be a unique space for the Midwest region providing a place to learn about history of Indigenous people with an emphasis on Iowa’s historical tribal nations. Learn more at indigenousartalliance.org.

    26 min
  4. Un Encuentro Para Libertad: Chicana Artivistas making art with the Zapatistas, 1997

    SEP 22

    Un Encuentro Para Libertad: Chicana Artivistas making art with the Zapatistas, 1997

    How did a creative workshop across borders and across languages further a revolution? How did music, one-act plays, poems, murals and more connect humans more thoroughly than anything else? And what can we learn from the Chicana art scene in East LA in the 90s and their alliance with the indigenous Zapatistas in Mexico about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

    27 min
  5. Writers underground: Soviet Samizdat, 1967-1982

    SEP 15

    Writers underground: Soviet Samizdat, 1967-1982

    How did writing threaten the Russian status quo? How did hand-typed publications of facts, passed hand to hand, make a massive dent in the USSR regime? And what can we learn from Samizdat about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Presented by...Beaverdale Books This episode is presented by Beaverdale Books in Des Moines, Iowa. We are committed to making the community a better place by promoting the value and pleasure of reading. We're also partnering with Banned Books Week - by focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. Learn more about the events, and about our store, at beaverdalebooks.com

    25 min
  6. Black pride and revolt: Emory Douglas and the art of the Black Panthers, 1967-1979

    SEP 8

    Black pride and revolt: Emory Douglas and the art of the Black Panthers, 1967-1979

    How did illustrations embolden a community? How did caricatures, portraits, and parody empower a movement and terrify the FBI? And what can we learn from the art of Emory Douglas and the Black Panther newspaper about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Presented by... Des Moines Black Liberation Movement This episode is presented by the Des Moines Black Liberation Movement. We believe that every Black life matters, and our movement recognizes and fights for the freedoms of said folx. All programs produced and piloted by DSM BLM are geared towards improving upon the lived experiences of Black people in our city, community, state, and further past imperialist lines. We stand in solidarity with groups working toward equity and radical love. Learn more and get involved at desmoinesblm.org or desmoinesblm on all socials.

    24 min
  7. Queer surrealists vs. Nazis: The art of Cahun & Moore, 1940-1944

    SEP 1

    Queer surrealists vs. Nazis: The art of Cahun & Moore, 1940-1944

    How did small, anonymous art and writing make a dent in the Nazi machine? How did playing on our assumptions about what older women do help them resist for years? And what can we learn from Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Get involved at the Des Moines Pride Center! At the DSM Pride Center, our library and archives are always growing, and you can be part of it. We host library cataloging socials on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, along with author talks, history presentations, and community events that bring people together ot elarn and connect. Visit us as desmoinespridecenter.org to explore Iowa’s largest LGBTQ library and archives to discover ways to get involved. Presented by...The Des Moines Pride Center This episode is presented by the Des Moines Pride Center, the largest LGBTQ library in the state of Iowa. We offer unique community events and learning opportunities along with a fascinating look at our queer history. Stay tuned after the episode to learn more.

    24 min
  8. Punk feminists and teen girls: The art of Riot Grrrl, 1990-1996

    SEP 1

    Punk feminists and teen girls: The art of Riot Grrrl, 1990-1996

    How did making music serve as resistance to the status quo? How did attending shows, making zines, and even just talking help girls across the U.S. fight hopelessness? And what can we learn from Riot Grrrl about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Presented by... Girls Rock! Des Moines This episode is presented by: Girls Rock! Des Moines. We amplify the unique voices of our community through creative expression. We know that marginalized voices must be celebrated, along with their distinct identities, strengths, and creativity. Through music and arts education, innovative programming, and performance, we support their journey to plug-in to the world around them and take center stage. Learn more at girlsrockdsm.org.

    24 min
  9. Making art in a plague: Gran Fury and ACT UP, 1987-1992

    SEP 1

    Making art in a plague: Gran Fury and ACT UP, 1987-1992

    How did a handful of artists kick start and script a seismic shift in AIDS awareness and policy? How did their creative skills drive a movement? And what can we learn from the story of Gran Fury about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow? This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____ View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note! _____ The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com. Mentioned in this episode: Get involved at the Des Moines Pride Center! At the DSM Pride Center, our library and archives are always growing, and you can be part of it. We host library cataloging socials on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, along with author talks, history presentations, and community events that bring people together ot elarn and connect. Visit us as desmoinespridecenter.org to explore Iowa’s largest LGBTQ library and archives to discover ways to get involved. Presented by...The Des Moines Pride Center This episode is presented by the Des Moines Pride Center, the largest LGBTQ library in the state of Iowa. We offer unique community events and learning opportunities along with a fascinating look at our queer history. Stay tuned after the episode to learn more.

    28 min

  10. TRAILER

    Coming September 1: The Art of Resistance

    From Rebel Yell Creative, this is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. I’m your host and producer Amy Lee Lillard, and I’m an author and podcaster who’s been obsessing over writers and artists who resisted since I was a kid. And today, I’m looking to make all the weird art, and help others do the same.  Sign up to learn more about each episode at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

    2 min

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A podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. From Gran Fury to Riot Grrrl, from Emory Douglas to Zitkála-Šá, from Samizdat to W.I.T.C.H., we examine how artists have used their work to resist, and what we can learn from them to make art as resistance today.

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    Rebel Yell Creative
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  • Episodes
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