Strictly Creative!

About Strictly Creative!

"Strictly Creative! - Conversations with artists, innovators, visionaries, researchers, and champions of creativity."

Publisher

Garmamie

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2023

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   An update from Strictly Creative.

   For the foreseeable future, the podcast will be stepping away from producing new episodes and entering an extended hiatus. Strictly Creative was built around a simple idea: sit down with interesting people and give them the space to talk about what they create, what they think about and what they have learned along the way. One of the great privileges of doing the podcast was discovering that every guest had something to teach us. Artists, musicians, writers, actors, filmmakers, poets, researchers, innovators and other creative people came to their work from very different places. Their definitions of success were different. Their struggles were different. So were their motivations. But almost every conversation offered some reminder that meaningful creative work takes curiosity, persistence and a willingness to keep learning. There was rarely one correct path. The archive of those conversations will remain online. They represent different people, different moments and different perspectives, and hopefully there is still something useful to discover in them. There is no timetable for another episode. Whether Strictly Creative eventually returns in some form, or whether this becomes the closing chapter, remains to be seen. Most importantly, thank you to every guest who sat down, shared their work and allowed us to ask questions. We learned something from every one of you. And to everyone who listened over the years, thank you for your time and your curiosity.

2. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Qillaniq: The World’s Largest Indigenous Circumpolar Art Exhibition

   On this episode of Strictly Creative, we explore Qillaniq, a landmark exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada featuring more than 80 works by over 70 contemporary Indigenous artists from across the circumpolar world. Through themes of identity, kinship, resilience, activism, and radical joy, Qillaniq celebrates the creativity and vision of artists shaping contemporary culture across the North. • Exhibition Information: gallery.ca (http://gallery.ca)

3. 

   7 Jun 2026

   CHAMBERS: Jamaal Amir Akbari on Identity, Transformation & the Creative Journey

   Almost a decade ago, I sat down with poet, performer, and community builder Jamaal Amir Akbari. A lot has happened since then. In this episode of Strictly Creative, Jamaal returns to discuss his debut poetry collection, CHAMBERS, and the personal journey that shaped it. We explore identity, transformation, fatherhood, creativity, vulnerability, and what it means to continually evolve as both an artist and a human being. As Ottawa’s former Poet Laureate, Jamaal has spent years using poetry and storytelling to connect people, build community, and encourage reflection. Now, with CHAMBERS, he invites audiences into a deeply personal exploration of self-discovery, truth, and growth. CHAMBERS: Book Launch & Concert On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Jamaal Amir Akbari will bring CHAMBERS to life at the Richcraft Theatre inside Ottawa’s Shenkman Arts Centre. This immersive performance combines poetry, music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling, featuring special guest artists: Apollo the Child Abena Beloved Green Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya Miss Ticca Event Schedule Marketplace & Reception 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Main Concert Experience 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Post-Show Marketplace, Meet-and-Greet & Book Signing 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EVENT LINKS 🎟️ Tickets & Event Information: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/CHAMBERS (https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/CHAMBERS) 🎙️ My Original Interview with Jamaal (from 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG5DWS5soc0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG5DWS5soc0) 🔗 Jamaal Amir Akbari: https://www.instagram.com/jamaalamirakbari/ (https://www.instagram.com/jamaalamirakbari/) ABOUT STRICTLY CREATIVE Strictly Creative is a podcast featuring conversations with artists, creators, dreamers, researchers, innovators, and supporters of all things creative. Hosted by Garmamie

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