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.
Art Pays Me
Claim This Podcastby Duane Jones
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200 episodes
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Solomon Nagler, 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award
<p class="p1">Storyteller and filmmaker <a href= "https://nscad.ca/bio/solomon-nagler/">Solomon Nagler</a> 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.</p> <p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">The <a href= "https://artsns.ca/creative-ns-gala/2022"><span class="s1">Creative Nova Scotia Awards</span></a> are presented by <a href= "https://artsns.ca/"><span class="s1">Arts Nova Scotia</span></a> and the <a href= "https://creative.novascotia.ca/"><span class="s1">Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council</span></a> to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.</p> <p class="p1">Award categories are as follows:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Creative Community Impact</li> <li class="li1">Prix Grand-Pré</li> <li class="li1">Established Artist</li> <li class="li1">Emerging Artist</li> <li class="li1">Black Artist</li> <li class="li1">Indigenous Artist</li> <li class="li1">The Portia White Prize</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000!</strong> Visit <a href="http://artsns.ca/"><span class= "s1">artsns.ca</span></a> for more information.</p> <p class="p1">This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of <a href= "https://www.liveheist.com/"><span class="s1">Heist</span></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV/videos"><span class= "s1">Keke Beatz</span></a>.</p>
July 6, 2026
Leah Johnston, 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award
<p class="p1">Halifax, Nova Scotia based filmmaker <a title= "Leah Johnston's website" href="https://leahjohnston.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Leah Johnston</a> discusses her artistic journey and creative process – sharing how a vocal surgery ended her singing career but led her to filmmaking. Johnston emphasizes the importance of patience and openness in finding inspiration for her films, often drawing from personal experiences and merging ideas over time.</p> <p class="p1">Leah values the support of institutions in Canada that foster culture and provide funding for film projects, making filmmakers in Canada less reliant on personal savings and investments. Leah also emphasizes the importance of having the time and space to develop scripts and ideas, and acknowledges the challenges of being a director – including the gruelling nature of being on set and making crucial decisions.</p> <p class="p1">The <a href= "https://artsns.ca/creative-ns-gala/2022"><span class="s1">Creative Nova Scotia Awards</span></a> are presented by <a href= "https://artsns.ca/"><span class="s1">Arts Nova Scotia</span></a> and the <a href= "https://creative.novascotia.ca/"><span class="s1">Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council</span></a> to celebrate artistic excellence across Mi'kma'ki.</p> <p class="p1">Award categories are as follows:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Creative Community Impact</li> <li class="li1">Prix Grand-Pré</li> <li class="li1">Established Artist</li> <li class="li1">Emerging Artist</li> <li class="li1">Black Artist</li> <li class="li1">Indigenous Artist</li> <li class="li1">The Portia White Prize</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000!</strong> Visit <a href="http://artsns.ca/"><span class= "s1">artsns.ca</span></a> for more information.</p> <p class="p1">This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of <a href= "https://www.liveheist.com/"><span class="s1">Heist</span></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV/videos"><span class= "s1">Keke Beatz</span></a>.</p>
June 25, 2026
Lee-Anne Poole, Writer and Performer
<p class="p1">Duane welcomed Writer and Performer, <a href= "https://leeannepoole.com/">Lee-Anne Poole</a> to discuss her residency at Pavia Gallery.</p> <p class="p1">Lee-Anne is the author of 7 produced plays, her first full-length play, Splinters, has been adapted into a feature film by Thom Fitzgerald. Splinters premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival and was the Opening Night Gala presentation at The Atlantic Film Festival. Lee-Anne was featured in Hustling Verse: An Anthology of Sex Workers' Poetry and attended the BANFF Centre for a 3-week-long writing residency where she explored adapting her play Talk Sexxxy. Talk Sexxxy ran in January 2025 at the Saint Mary's University Art Gallery. Upcoming, she is writing a combination of zines and performance projects. Sometimes she knits and sometimes she is a playwright learning how to draw. She lives in Herring Cove with her two dogs – who will bark at you.</p>
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