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A Black woman and a Black man sit across from each other smiling while in conversation.

I’thandi Munro, Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award Recipient

On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient, I’thandi Munro.

A woman and a man sit across from eachother smiling. The man is wearing a mask.

Clara Dugas, Prix Grand Pré Award

On this episode I chat with Prix Grand Pré Award winner, Clara Dugas about being a professional storyteller. 
Duane and Sarah Proper smiling

Sarah Prosper, Indigenous Artist Recognition Award

On this episode I chat with Dancer, Sarah Prosper about receiving the Indigenous Artist Recognition Award, and how she’s living a life of dance.
Duane and Tyshan Wright sitting on a bench in Point Pleasant Park in Halifax.

Tyshan Wright, Emerging Artist Recognition Award

On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient, Tyshan Wright. 
A black man and a black woman having a conversation

Cyndi Cain, Portia White Prize

On this episode I chat with Nova Scotian music legend, Cyndi Cain about her music, spirituality and winning the Portia White Prize.
A white man and a black man seated across from one another in a brightly lit room.

Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award

On this episode I chat with Ash Young, the Executive Director of the Inverness County Centre for the Arts. 
Andre Fenton

Andre Fenton, Emerging Artist Recognition Award

On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient, Andre Fenton.
Tonya “Sam’Gwan” Paris, Black Artist Recognition Award

Tonya “Sam’Gwan” Paris, Black Artist Recognition Award

On this episode I chat with 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Black Artist Recognition Award recipient Tonya "Sam'Gwan" Paris.
Frances Dorsey and Duane Jones on episode 131 of Art Pays Me

Frances Dorsey, Established Artist Recognition Award

On this episode, I speak with Creative Nova Scotia Established Artist Recognition Award Winner Frances Dorsey. You might remember Frances from our Craft Pays Me series.
Ria Mae photo by Lane Dorsey

Ria Mae: Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter Ria Mae shares what happened after her first hit song, why age doesn’t matter for musicians anymore and why it’s a good thing when people don’t know who you are.
Nadia Katherine on Art Pays Me

Nadia Katherine

Nadia Katherine and I talk about how to get into the tattoo industry, her influences and the diverse skillset needed to be successful as a tattoo artist.
Letitia Fraser

Letitia Fraser

Interdisciplinary Artist, Letitia Fraser discusses her roots as an artist, her experience in art school and why Black portrait artists are important right now. 
Aspiring Artist

Aspiring Artist

I talk about what it means to be an aspiring artist and how old-school gatekeepers sometimes fool us into believing that there's only one form of professional validation.
Tied Up Tee on Art Pays Me

Tied Up Tee

Today on the show, I interview Tied Up Tee, a rope artist, photographer and general creative.
Kemmy Smith on Art Pays Me

Kemmy Smith

On the show today, I have Kemmy Smith, creator of handcrafted sneakers.

Liz Mac on the Art Pays Me Podcast

Liz Mac

In episode 4 of Art Pays Me I spoke with illustrator, Liz Mac.
Melissa McMaster of 902 Hip Hop on the Art Pays Me Podcast

Melissa MacMaster

My guest on this episode of Art Pays Me is Melissa McMaster of 902 Hip Hop.

Art Pays Duane

Art Pays Duane

I'm excited to introduce the first episode of the Art Pays Me Podcast! I'm a visual communicator first and foremost but I really enjoy the medium of podcasting. I'm proud of the work that I did while on the Changing the Narrative Podcast but with a family, work and business commitments I wasn't able to contribute at the level that I needed to.