The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they're known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art.
Morgan Toney, 2025 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award
Musician, Morgan Toney discusses musical journey and why it's vital that young people preserve Indigenous culture and language. Toney also shares his creative process, drawing inspiration from nature and the importance of creating a comfortable and focused environment.
The Creative Nova Scotia Awards are presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.
Award categories are as follows:
Creative Community Impact
Prix Grand-Pré
Established Artist
Emerging Artist
Black Artist
Indigenous Artist
The Portia White Prize
Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca (http://artsns.ca/) for more information.
This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz (https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV/videos).
17 Aug 2026
Christopher Webb, 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award
Multidisciplinary artist, Christopher Webb discusses the early influence his grandmother had on him when she introduced him to oil painting at age three. Our conversation explores the intersection of art, business, and collaboration as Christopher reflects on significant projects, including selling artwork on the waterfront and a pivotal show with his friend Lennett Anderson. While acknowledging past achievements, Webb expresses excitement about his current work, future projects and lack of a traditional retirement plan.
Christopher finds inspiration in his family's immigration story – making works that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the sacrifices made by his ancestors. He also reflects on the importance of preserving family traditions and recipes, as they evolve and adapt over time.
The Creative Nova Scotia Awards are presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.
Award categories are as follows:
Creative Community Impact
Prix Grand-Pré
Established Artist
Emerging Artist
Black Artist
Indigenous Artist
The Portia White Prize
Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca (http://artsns.ca/) for more information.
This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz (https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV/videos).
20 Jul 2026
Solomon Nagler, 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award
Storyteller and filmmaker Solomon Nagler discusses his artistic journey and the importance of collaboration and community in his work. He emphasizes the grassroots nature of the Nova Scotia art scene – highlighting the support he has received from local film co-ops and fellow artists. Solomon also reflects on the healing power of art and the value of community-based projects that allow for shared learning and storytelling.
The filmmaker finds inspiration in the unique places and communities of Nova Scotia, often incorporating local history and folklore into his work. Solomon values the collaborative nature of filmmaking, working with emerging artists and embracing chance encounters that enhance the storytelling process and hopes his work will evoke a visceral response in audiences that ranscends time and cultural barriers.
The Creative Nova Scotia Awards are presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.
Award categories are as follows:
Creative Community Impact
Prix Grand-Pré
Established Artist
Emerging Artist
Black Artist
Indigenous Artist
The Portia White Prize
Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca (http://artsns.ca/) for more information.
This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz (https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV/videos).
Who has been a guest on Art Pays Me
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Robert Deveaux
Lux Gow-Habrich
Andrea Tsang Jackson
Chanelle Jefferson
Stephanie Joline
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
1,435
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
77
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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