Episode 33 with Ellen Jones-Pool

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04/28/24 • 51 min

In this episode of the Arts Village People, Sheree talks to one of the Open Studio residents, visual artist and story teller Ellen Jones-Pool about self-belief, taking risks and the effect that art can have on your mental health. As well as some stories from her residency in the village.

This episode was recorded in January 2024.

Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding another 12 episodes of the Arts Village People!

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by visiting the Rotorua Arts Village website (artsvillage.org.nz) or by searching for us on your favourite podcast app!

This podcast was produced and edited by Joshua T Davis.

This episode was recorded in January 2024.

Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding another 12 episodes of the Arts Village People!

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by visiting the Rotorua Arts Village website (artsvillage.org.nz) or by searching for us on your favourite podcast app!

This podcast was produced and edited by Joshua T Davis.

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The Arts Village People is funded by the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust.

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Thank you to the Rotorua Civic Arts Trust for funding another 12 episodes of the Arts Village People!

Find more episodes of the Arts Village People by visiting the Rotorua Arts Village website (artsvillage.org.nz) or by searching for us on your favourite podcast app!

This podcast was produced and edited by Joshua T Davis.